CC - 07-25-67CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA.
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of July 25, 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 8:02 o'clock p.m.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Maude.
The Invocation was delivered by Dr. Don McKaughn of
the Hope Union Church.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
Absent: Councilmen: None.
Ex officio: Armstrong, Farrell, Foutz, Hersh, Street,
• Watson.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 11, 1967 - REGULAR MEETING.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Lowrey,.that the minutes of July 11, 1967 be
approved as printed. Motion carried with Councilman
Maude abstaining from voting.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
J. F. Cansler, 26612 Muscatel Avenue, addressed the
Council regarding a plot plan approval he would like
for his property. Mayor Andersen referred Mr. Car,.sler
to the Planning Commission.
• PUBLIC HEARINGS,
5. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, 3200 BLOCK ECKHART STREET, DOROTHY
STREET TO TERMINUS. CURBS, GUTTERS AND APPROACHES.
WEST SIDE.
City Administrator Farrell recommended that this matter
be deferred to the next meeting due to a possible right
of way problem.
Mayor Andersen ordered this matter deferred to the next
meeting.
6. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, 3300 BLOCK ECKHART STREET, HELLMAN
• AVENUE TO DOROTHY STREET. CURBS, GUTTERS AND APPROACHES,
WEST SIDE.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a
petition has been filed representing 83% of the front
footage.
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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 8:20 o'clock p.m.
No one responded and the hearing closed immediately.
it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that this improvement
proceed.
• 7. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, 3200 AND 3300 BLOCK ECKHART STREET,
HELLMAN AVENUE TO TERMINUS. CURBS, GUTTERS AND APPROACHES.
EAST SIDE.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a
petition has been filed representing 74.9% of the front
footage.
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 8:22
o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed
immediately.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that this improvement
proceed.
8. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, 3700 BLOCK BROOKLINE AVENUE, MARSHALL
STREET TO GUESS STREET. CURBS, GUTTERS, APPROACHES AND
SIDEWALKS. WEST SIDE.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a
petition had been filed representing 66% of the front
footage.
Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to
please stand and be sworn.
The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong.
Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at
8:23 o'clock p.m.
Edward Dabrowski, 3709 Brookline Avenue, and
Lloyd Taylor, 3705 Brookline Avenue,
addressed the Council in opposition to the installation
of sidewalks only.
Sam Rodriquez, 3751 Brookline Avenue,
Mrs. Willie Mae Carter, 3729 Brookline Avenue, and
Vernon Carter, 3729 Brookline Avenue,
addressed the Council favoring the entire improvement.
Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at
8:30 o'clock p.m.
. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that this improvement proceed.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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9. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, 3000 BLOCK CHARLOTTE AVENUE, GARVEY
AVENUE TO PARK STREET. CURBS, GUTTERS, APPROACHES AND
SIDEWALK. WEST SIDE.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a
petition has been filed representing more than 60% of
the front footage.
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 8:31
o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed
immediately.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that this improvement
proceed.
10. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, 8400 BLOCK DOROTHY STREET, DELTA
AVENUE TO ROCKHOLD AVENUE. CURBS, GUTTERS, APPROACHES,
SIDEWALKS AND TREES. SOUTH SIDE.
• City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a
petition has been filed representing 64% of the front
footage.
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 8:32
o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed
immediately.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Council-
man Maude, and unanimously carried, that this improvement
proceed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
• 11. ORDINANCE NO. 212. RE UNAUTHORIZED REMOVAL OF SHOPPING
CARTS. SECOND READING.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROHIBITING UNAUTHORIZED
USES OF SHOPPING CARTS AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE.
Attorney Watson 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 Maude, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that Ordinance No. 212 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
. AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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12. DISCUSSION OF PARK AND RECREATION AND CIRCULATION
ELEMENTS OF THE GENERAL PLAN.
With concurrance of Council, Mayor Andersen ordered
this matter continued to the meeting of August 22.
13. APPOINTMENT OF TAX. ASSESSMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Mayor Andersen advised the Council he would like to
appoint the following to the Tax Assessment Review
Committee:
Burl Blue
Grady Whiddon
Frank DiNoto
Paul Taylor
Dale Blue
Milton Farrell
Doug Stone
Arnold Andersen
it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing
. appointments be ratified.
14. CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS.
Mayor Andersen ordered this matter deferred to later
in the meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
15. RESOLUTION NO. 67-61. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$31,997.35 DEMANDS NUMBERS 3884 "THROUGH 3944.
City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title
• only..
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that Resolution No. 67-61 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 67-62. ADOPTING SELECT SYSTEM ROUTES.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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ROSEMEAD ADOPTING MAP AND REPORT OF ROUTES FOR
SELECT SYSTEM AND REQUESTING THAT SUCH SYSTEM AS
REVISED BE APPROVED BY THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY
COMMISSION.
City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution
by title only and pointed out the new additions to
the select system.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Council-
man Whiddon, that Resolution No. 67-62 be adopted.
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Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
140ES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
17. RESOLUTION NO. 67-63. SETTING PUBLIC HEARING. ANNEXATION
NO. 34.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
DECLARING INTENTION TO SUBMIT THE QUESTION OF ANNEXATION
OF TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "ANNEXATION NO. 34" TO
ELECTORS RESIDING IN SAID TERRITORY AND SETTING A
HEARING FOR WRITTEN PROTESTS AGAINST SAID ANNEXATION,
AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the
annexation petition had been certified sufficient and
presented this resolution by title only. Resolution
sets public hearing for August 22, 1967.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council-
man Jackman, and unanimously carried, that Resolution
No. 67-63 be adopted.
18. AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF GASOLINE FROM LOS ANGELES
COUNTY.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
this agreement provides for the purchase of gasoline
from Los Angeles County Fire Stations in the City.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute
this agreement.
Roll call vote as follows:
• AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
19. AUTHORIZATION FOR APPRAISALS. MISSION DRIVE IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
funds are budgeted for this appraisal work and he
would recommend Harrison Baker and Associates to do
the work. -
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
r Lowrey, that the Council authorize the necessary
appraisals for the Mission Drive project from Ivar
Avenue to the west city limit.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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RECOMMENDATION RE BUSINESS LICENSING.
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City Administrator Farrell presented this recommendation
that business licenses currently required be issued in
the City Hall rather than by the County Tax Collector.
Mr. Farrell also presented the recommendation that the
Council consider a license permit which would require
all businesses not now licensed to register.
Following discussion of the proposed license permit
registration, Mayor Andersen ordered this matter
deferred to the next meeting and requested that the
Chamber of Commerce submit a recommendation on this
proposal.
It was moved by Councilman
Whiddon, that the issuance
required be transferred to
possible.
Maude, second by Councilman
of business licenses now
the City Hall as soon as
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
REPORT ON COST AND SETT
STREET IMPROVEMENTS.
Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
.Maude, Whiddon.
None.
None.
ING HEARING DATE. WHITMORE
City Administrator Farrell reported that assessments
for this project total $286.40 and recommended that
public hearing be set for August 8.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Maude, and unanimously carried, that this matter be set
for public hearing August 8, 1967.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
• 22. None.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
23. None.
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COMMUNICATIONS
A. WILLIAM R. AND BARBARA L. SINCLAIR.
Mayor Andersen referred this communication to City
Administrator Farrell for proper processing.
City Administrator Farrell presented this notification
of the August 3 meeting.
B. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. (Mot on agenda)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
None.
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26. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. City Attorney Watson advised the Council that he
had prepared an ordinance continuing the provisions
of Ordinance No. 182.
ORDINANCE NO. 214. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD FLAKING CHANGES IN ZONING
REGULATIONS AND EXTENDING ORDINANCE KID. 182 FOR ONE
YEAR.
City Attorney Watson presented this 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 Maude; second by Councilman
Whiddon, that Ordinance No. 214 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
B. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council
that an indication has been received that a majority
of the property owner on Valley Boulevard between
Ivar Avenue and Muscatel Avenue are willing to proceed
with the Boulevard Beautification Program as a 1911
Act District and an assessment engineer has submitted
a proposal. Mr. Watson will prepare petitions if the
Council wishes to proceed.
Mayor Andersen instructed the City Attorney to prepare
the necessary petitions.
C. City Attorney Watson advised the Council that
• settlement had been reached on acquisition of a
portion of the right of way for the Marshall Street
widening.
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It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that the Council accept the grant of the
/Mitchner property and authorize recordation.
Roll call vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
• D. Ralph Laudenslayer presented a brief rundown of
the Anniversary Celebration.
Mayor Andersen declared the meeting recessed to a
personnel session. Meeting recessed at 9:23 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 10:40 o'clock
p.m.
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14. CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS.
Mayor Andersen announced the following budget amendments:
Page 1 - City Council Account .01 $9,750.
Page 7 - Planning Department Account .01 Extra Help - $1,000.
• Page 14 - Public Works Account .86 Capital Outlay - $695.
Mayor Andersen announced the following salary adjustments:
City Clerk - Range 20
Planning Director - Range 32
Recreation and Parks Director - Range 29
Administrative Assistant - Range 31
Administrative Aide - Range 23
Recreation Supervisor - Range 25
Park Supervisor - Range 24
Senior Park Maintenance Men - Range 19
Park Maintenance Men - Range 18
Administrative Secretary - Range 20
Stenographer Clerk - Range 16
Deputy City Clerk - Range 16
City Administrator - plus $600. per year
It was moved by Councilman Maude,-second by Councilman
Lowrey, that the foregoing amendments be approved.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 o'clock p.m.
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