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CITY OF RUSE;iiEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of February 28, 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.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Walter
Lowrey.
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: Amrstrong, Brown, Farrell, Hersh.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 14, 1967 - REGULAR MEETING.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that the minutes of February 14, 1967 be approved
as printed.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
4. ORAL COMMUN
Councilmen:
Councilmen:
Councilmen:
Councilmen:
(CATIONS FROM
Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Whiddon.
None.
None.
Lowrey.
THE AUDIENCE.
None.
5. CANVASS OF ELECTION RETURNS. ANNEXATION NO. 31.
The election return envelopes were opened by Councilman
Whiddon who read aloud the results shown on the tally
sheets of each precinct and City Clerk Armstrong checked
these figures against the results of votes cast sheets.
Canvass was as follows:
Precinct 1 - Correct.
• Precinct 2 - Correct.
Precinct3 - Correct.
Precinct 4 - Correct.
Absentee Votes - Correct.
CITY CLERK'S STATEMENT OF ELECTION RESULTS.
That, in accordance with the provisions of Section 22933
of the Elections Code of the State of California, the
results of said election are hereby declared to be as
follows:
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a. The whole number of votes cas"' in said election
was 723.
b. The measure voted upon at said election was:
Shall "Annexation No. 31" be annexed to
the City of Rosemaad?
• c'. The number of votes given at each precinct for
and against the measure was as follows:
For Against
Precinct 1 143 60
Precinct 2 119 57
Precinct 3 125 47
Precinct 4 136 33
Absent Voter Ballots 1 0
d. The total number of votes given for nd against
the measure was as follows:
For 524
Against 197
• RESOLUTION NO. 67-10. DECLARING ELECTION RESULTS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL ANNEXATION
ELECTION HELD IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, KNOWN AS
CITY OF ROSEMEAD "ANNEXATION NO. 31" ON THE 21ST DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 1957, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH
OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW.
Attorney Brown presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that further reading be
waived and Resolution No, 67-10 be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 195. ANNEXATION NO. 31.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE
• ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED
AS "ANNEXATION NO, 3"' TO THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD.
Attorney Broa;n presented this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman. Jackman, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading
be waived.
It was moved by Councilmen Andersen, second by Councilman
Jackman, that Ordinance No. 195 be introduced.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
• NOLS: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. ANNEXATION NO. 33.
Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to
please stand and be sworn. No one responded.
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Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 0:04
o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing was
closed immediately.
RESOLUTION NO. 67-11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RE PROTESTS TO ANNEXATION AREA
• NO. 33.
Attorney Brown presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that further reading be
waived and Resolution No. 67-11 be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 196. ANNEXATION NO. 33.
AN ORCIM!1?lr` OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE
ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED 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 Ar 6n,`ron, second by Councilman
Jackman, and unanimously carried, that further reading
be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Whiddon, that Ordinance No. 196 be introduced.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
7. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 20 REVISED.
• Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data.
Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to
please stand and be sworn.
The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong.
iiHayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:11
o!clock p.m.
Geroge Hughes, representing Victor/Pearce Realty,
addressed the Council on behalf of the applicant.
Victor Sabino, 5211 North Doreen, Temple City,
Warren Freeman, 9206 Glendon Way,
Mabel Whiddon, 9242 Marshall Street,
T. J. Lovall, 9346 l,1iarshali Street, and
• Dale J. Taylor, 5037 Arden Drive, Temple City
addressed the Council regarding this zone change.
Mayor Haude declared the public hearing closed at
8:22 o'clock p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Jackman, that the Council approve this change as
recommended by the Planning Commission and the City
Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordin-
ance.
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Roll tail vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jac!enan, Lowrey,
i,iaude, Wh i ddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilman: None.
• miayor Maude- decl',ared a short recess at 8:48 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 8:56 o'clock p.m.
8. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 25.
Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data.
Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to
please stand and be sworn.
The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 9:02
o'clock P.M.
• Don Harvei, 91202 Valley Boulevard, representing
National Shopping Centers, addressed the Council on
behalf of the applicant.
Tony Luccero, 8824 Marshall Street, and
Loren Rightmeier, 8724+ Valley Boulevard
made inquiries regarding this proposed change.
riayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at
;:10 o'clock P.M.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that the Council approve the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance.
• Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
91 CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS - ROCKHOLD AVENUE -
WILLARD AVENUE, EAST SIDE, DOROTHY STREET TO GARVEY
AVENUE.
i,•iayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to
please stand and be sworn.
The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong.
48 Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 9:13
o'clock p.m.
Dorothy Cook, 3202 N. Willard advised the Council that
she had received a bill and owned no frontage on this
project.
Mayor Maude declared this public hearing continued to
the next meeting'.
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10. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESS~iMENTS, MUSCATEL AVENUE, BOTH SIDES,
MISSION DRIVE TO ZERELDA.
Mayor ;Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to
please stand and be sworn.
The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong.
Mayor'Maude declared the public hearing open at 9:18
• o'clock p.m.
Ambrocio Perez, 15513,Fellowship, La Puente, owner of
4532 Muscatel Avenue addressed the Council regarding
paveout on this project:
Mayor Maude declared,the public hearing closed at
9:25 o'clock p.m.
RESOLUTION NO, 57-12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
STREET SUPERINTEWDENj'.S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN
(MUSCATEL AVENUE, BOTH SIDES, MISSION DRIVE TO ZERELDA)
Attorney Brown presented this resolution by title oHly.
It was,moved by.Councilman Jackman,.secoH d CoUritIlman
Whiddon;.:a.rid unanimouslyq carried, that furt er reading
bar waived and Resolutioli No: 0,12 be adopted,
H. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS, PITKIN STREET, SOUTH SIDE,
ENCINITA AVENUE TO RIO HONDO AVENUE.
Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to
please stand and be sworn.
The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 9:28
o'clock p.m.
Joe Ritschel, 9238 Pitkin Street, addressed the Council
regarding an overcharge on his apron installation.
41 1,!alter Easton, 9230 Pitkin Street addressed the Council
regarding grade difference between his driveway and the
new apron.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a
Mr. Bontono had spoken to him before the meeting and
had delivered a written protest from his neighbor
Mr. Paul due to living on a curve they had been
charged for more footage than the width of their
properties.
City Administrator Farrell was instructed to check out
these complaints.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 9:36
• o'clock p.m.
RESOLUTION NO. 67-13. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN
(PITKIN STREET, SOUTH SIDE, ENCINITA AVENUE TO RIO HONDO
AVENUE)
Attorney Brown presented this resolution by title only.
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It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Lowrey, and unanimously carried, •that further reading be
waived and Resolution No. 67-13 be adopted.
12. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, RIO HONDO AVENUE, RALPH STREET TO
DE ADALENA STREET., BOTH SIDES; SIDE':--dALK:
City Administrator Farrell.advised,tHe Council that
• petitions have been filed representirig 79% of the front
footage on the--east side and 80% on the west side.
;Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to
please stand and be sworn.
The Oath was administeeed by City Clerk Armstrong.
mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 9:37
o'clock p:m
Ralph George, 3828 Rio Hondo Avenue and
Loren Carter, 3829 Rio Hondo Avenue,
made inquiry regarding this proposed project.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 9:43
• o'clock p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this improvement
proceed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13. ORDINANCE NO. 197. REGARDING OCCUPANCY PERMITS
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 Jackman, second by Councilman
• Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that further reading
be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Andersen, that Ordinance No. 197 be introduced.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
14. ORDINANCE NO. 194. JUU
Second Reading.
Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, whiddon.
None.
None.
ENILE LOITERING LA'r?.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ESTABLISHING A
JUVENILE LOITERING LA'%! APPLICABLE TO PERSONS UNDER THE
AGE OF EIGHTEEN YEARS, AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL
CODE.
Attorney Brown presented this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Jackman, and unanimously carried, that further reading
be waived.
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It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man h1hiddon, that Ordinance No. 194 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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15. DISCUSSION OF STATE RETIREMENT PROGRAM.
City Administrator Farrell recommended that the City
enter the State Retirement Program July 1.
Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Maude,
second by Councilman Andersen, that the City Employees
go into the Social Security program and if the employees
indicate a desire that a private insurance retirement
program be investigated.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Whiddon.
. NOES: Councilmen: Jackman, Lowrey.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
16. AMENDMENT TO RUBBISH AGREEMENT.
it was moved by Councilman 4:ihiddon, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that the City Attorney be instructed to
prepare an amendment to the agreement providing when
a pick up falls on a holiday that pick up and all
following pick ups that week will be one day later.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
HUES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
16A. RATIFICATION OF A!;+ARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
NEIH CITY HALL. (See page 10)
168. AGREEMENT - STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS. SIGNALS AND
LIGHTING, ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD AT {MARSHALL STREET AND
GLENDON WAY. (See page 10)
NE'r,! BUSINESS
17. RESOLUTION NO. 67-14. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$38,839.76 DEMANDS NUMBERS 3282 THROUGH 3338.
City Clerk Armstrong presented this resolution by
title only.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that Resolution No. 67-14 be adopted.
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Roll call vote as follows:
AYES! Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey]
Maude, whiddon.
NOES, Councilmenf None.
ABSENIT., Councilmend None.
lo. RESOLUTION NO: 67-15 APPROVING CIRCULATION OF PETITIONS,
. ANNEXATION N0: 34,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ACK 404,lLEDG I PIG THE RECEIPT OF A COPY OF NOTICE OF INTEN-
TION TO CIRCULATE PETITION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY
DESIGNATED AS "ANNEXATION NO. 311" AND AN AFFIDAVIT OF
PUBLICATION THEREOF AND APPROVING THE CIRCULATION! OF THE
PETITION.
Attorney Brown presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No.
07-15 be adopted.
10.. RESOLUTION NO. 67-16. ADOPTING UNIFORM STANDARD
. SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION.
RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING
THE UNIFORM STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS
CONSTRUCTION!, 1967 EDITION.
Attorney Brown presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Jackman, and unanimously carried, that Resolution
No. 67-16 be adopted.
20. SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR EXTENSION OF ORDINANCE NO. 191.
Mayor iliaude ordered public hearing set for March 14, if
there were no objections. There were no objections.
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COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
21. None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
22. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.
Frank DiNoto, Chairman of the Economic Development
Committee, advised the Council that the Committee
recommended that the Council adopt a policy for
120 days to stimulate interest in the boulevard
beautification program.
• It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Jackman, that if, within 120 days of the date affixed hereto,
the combined owners of at least 60 percent of the front
footage of property in any one block, or other geograph-
ical district or area of the property along any of the
four major boulevards or streets which have been included
within the proposed Beautification Master Plan, agree to
the installation and payment of the Boulevard Beautification
Program and the entire area of the said business block or
geographical district or area is improved in accordance
with any of the recognized statutory improvement procedures,
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be they.assessmedt district or-otherwise; The charge
to property owners will be thirty dollars ($30.00) per
front foot of property owned within the stated beauti-
fication area.
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25.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen
Andersen;,Jackman, Lowrey,
laude, lash i ddon:
None.
None,
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
COMMUNICATIONS
A. CITY OF SANTA ANA,
City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution
requesting amendments to the streets and highways code
relating to administration of the gas tax street
improvement program.
B. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES.
City Administrator Farrell presented this notification
of the monthly Board of Directors meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
A. Dale Wright, owner of the Karom and :Cue made
inquiry regarding a petition he had been informed had
been filed against him.
B. Amelia Lasovitch, no address given, made inquiry
regarding a salvage license.
C. Dorene Green, no address given, made inquiry regard-
ing rubbish agreement amendments.
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. Planning Director Hersh advised the Council that he
had received a letter from Alden Hitchcock requesting a
60 day extention in which to comply with the order to
alleviate an unsightly condition.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
It!hiddon, and unanimously carried, that the Council
approve this request.
B. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
an Amendment to the Agreement with the Chamber of
Commerce had been prepared providing for $1250, monthly
and was ready for execution.
Andersen, that the Council ratify this amendment and
authorize execution.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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C. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
the total assessment for the Shell property at the corner
of Mission Drive and Rosemead Boulevard was $2,439.42.
Mr. Farrell recommended that public hearing be set for
March 14 and it was so ordered by Mayor Maude.'
16A. RATIFICATION OF A44ARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
NEW CITY HALL.
40 It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
.Jackman, that the Council ratify the issuance of the
contract to Baseline Construction for construction of
the new City Hall.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
16B. AGREEMENT - STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS. SIGNALS AND
LIGHTING, ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD AT MARSHALL STREET AND
GLENDON WAY.
City Administrator Farrell presented this revised
agreement for installation and modification of traffic
control signal systems and highway lighting at the
intersections of Marshall Street and Glendon ialay with
Rosemead Boulevard.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Lowrey, that the Council approve this agreement and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute, subject
to approval by the City Attorney.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, .Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
. ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
It was moved I:y Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman
Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 11:34 o'clock p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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