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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of December 13, 1966
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 Whiddon.
The Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Robert Hanson,
Rosemead Church of Christ.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, i;lh i ddon.
Absent: Councilmen: None.
Ex officio: Armstrong, Farrell, Foutz, Hersh, Meyer, Watson.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NOVEMBER 22,. 1966 - REGULAR MEETING.
NOVEMBER 28, 1966 - ADJOURNED MEETING.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Lowrey, that the minutes of November 22, 1966 and November
23, 1966 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.
The Reverend William Ward, Garvalia Presbyterian Church,
addressed the Council regarding the need for a community
youth center.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 21. DICK GRIEGORIAN.
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 8:08
40 o'clock p.m. I
Dale Ingram, 10316 Asher Street; El Monte, representing
the applicant, addressed the Council.
Planning Director Hersh presented a letter of opposition
from Norman Morgan of the Morgan Ice Cream Company.
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Heber Hanson, 15811 East Fairgrove Avenue, La Puente
addressed the Council on behalf of the applicant.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 8:28
o'clock p.m.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Lowrey,
second by Councilman Jackman, that the Council approve
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance
for presentation at the next meeting.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: Maude.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
6. ZONE CHAi4GE CASE NO. 24. BEACH GROCERY COMPANY.
City Administrator Farrell presented a letter from
Councilman Whiddon informing the Council that he would
not take part in the deliberations or action concerning
this proposed change. Councilman Whiddon excused himself
from the Council table at thi's time.
Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
Planning Consultant Larry Wise recommended approval of
this proposal.
• 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 8:40
o'clock p.m.
Arthur Mack Beach, 10777 Winnetka Avenue, addressed the
Council.
R. A. Fratt, 3241 Gladys Street,
H. C. Dyer, 3232 Gladys Street,
R. F. Kaiser, 3051 Gladys Street,
Miss Bedoy, translating for her brother
Mr. Bedoy, 3027 Gladys Street,
spoke in opposition to the vacation of Gladys Street or
the inclusion of their property in the proposed change.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 9:04
o'clock p.m.
Mayor Maude directed several questions to Mr. Beach
regarding his proposal..
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing reopened at
9:10 o'clock p.m.
Joe Lawrence, 3027 Charlotte Avenue, requested removal
of his property from this proposed change.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 9:1.1
o'clock p.m.
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It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Andersen, that this matter be continued to the next
meeting.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Whiddon.
Mayor Maude declared a short recess. Meeting recessed
at 9:18 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 9:30 o'clock p.m.
7. ANNEXATION NO. 31.
City Administrator Farrell 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 Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to
please stand and he sworn.
The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong.
Mrs. Howard Sanner, 2324 Falling Leaf Avenue, stated
that she wished to remain in the county, but did not
. file a written protest.
Mrs. Ruth Rose, 2728 Falling Leaf Avenue, addressed the
Council favoring this annexation.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman
Andersen, that the public hearing be closed.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Public hearing closed at 9:38 o'clock p.m.
RESOLUTION N0. 66-76. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RE PROTESTS TO ANNEXATION AREA
140. 31.
Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title 6n1ly.
it was moved by Councilman Lnwrey, second by Councilman
Jackman, that further reading be waived.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that Resolution No. 66-76 be adopted.
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Roll call vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon..
HUES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
RESOLUTION NO, 66-77. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
THE 21ST DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1967 PERTAINING TO THE ANNEXATION
OF TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "ANNEXATION NO.. 31" TO THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD.
Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Jackman, that further reading be waived.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon..
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that Resolution No. 66-77 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
• Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None,
ABSENT: Councilmen: ;done.
u. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, GLADYS STREET, BOTH SIDES, DOROTHY
STREET TO PARK STREET. CURBS, GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS AND
DRIVEWAY APRONS.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
petitions have been filed representing 62% of the front
footage on the east side and 65% on the west side.
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 9:43
o'clock p.m..
R. A. Fratt, 3241 Gladys Avenue, addressed the Council
favoring this improvement.
Morris Lachberg, 215 South Ynez, Monterey Park, owner
• of 3140 Gladys Street, advised the Council he wished
to install his own sidewalks, but wanted the City to
install remainder of improvement.
Mr. Lachberg was informed he could install his own
sidewalks.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 9:45
o'clock p.m.
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It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Jackman, that this improvement proceed.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
• Maude, Whiddon.
NUES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
9. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, HELLMAN AVENUE, NORTH SIDE, LAFAYETTE
AVENUE TO ECKHART AVENUE.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council a petition
had been received representing 62.5% 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 9:47
o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed
immediately.
It was moved by Councilman ^.ndersen, second by Councilman
Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this improvement
proceed.
10. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, ISABEL AVENUE, EAST SIDE, TERRACE
TO TERMINUS.
• City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this
improvement is for the four unimproved properties in this
block.
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 9:48
o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed
immediately.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman
Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this improvement
proceed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. STATE RETIREMENT ACTUARY REPORT.
City Administrator Farrell requested that this matter be
deferred to the first meeting in January and it was so
ordered by the Mayor.
12. ORDINANCE NO. STRENGTHENING REGULATIONS RE LITTER,
40 UNSIGHTLINESS.
Attorney Watson requested that this matter be deferred
until January and it was so ordered.by the Mayor.
NEW BUSINESS
13. RESOLUTION NO. 66-78. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $49,599.47
DEMANDS NUMBERS 2942 THROUGH 3023.
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City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title
only.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that further reading be waived and Resolution
No, 66-78 be adopted.
' Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
14. HEARING OFFICER REPORTS
A. DANCE AND ENTERTAIN
Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
None.
None.
KENT. YANKEE DOODLE.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the
applicant has requested that this matter be deferred
until January in order to have time to meet ordinance
requirements.
B. BILLIARD ROOM. PLUSH FELT.
City Administrator Farrell presented the Hearing Officer
report recommending approval of this license.
Following discussion, two additional conditions were
added. One regarding parking and the other visibility
• into the establishment.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the Council accept
the report of the Hearing Officer and that this license
be granted subject to six conditions.
15. ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWER. MONTGOMERY WARD.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the
City Engineer recommended acceptance of this project.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman
Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve
the work and accept for public use this sanitary sewer
offered for dedication by Montgomery Ward Realty Corporation.
16. PETITION FOR STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT. .24o0 AND 2500
BLOCKS EARLE STREET.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a
petition had been received signed by more than 60% of
the property owners in the area.
• It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Council-
man Andersen, and unanimously carried, that this improve-
ment be approved.
17. NOTICE OF RELINQUISHMENT OF PORTIONS OF VALLEY BOULEVARD.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this
item was for information only to advise the Council that
Valley Boulevard from the west City limits to Walnut
Grove Avenue and from Rio Hondo Avenue to the East City
limit will be relinquished to the City January 1, 1967.
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Ia. AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. SWIMMING POOL
REPAIRS.
Director of Parks and Recreation Ralph Laudenslayer
advised the Council that the work to be done consists
of sand blasting and plastering the bottom of the
. pool and repainting the sides.
It was moved by Councilman 'Whiddon, second by Council-
man Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the Council
authorize advertising for bids for this pool repair.,
19. REPORT ON COSTS AND SETTING HEARING DATE. VALLEY
BOULEVARD, IVAR AVENUE TO MUSCATEL AVENUE.
Mayor Maude relinquished the chair to Mayor pro tem
Andersen.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
total cost of this was $8,490.80.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Whiddon and carried, that hearing be set for
December 27, 1966. Mayor Maude abstained from voting.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
20. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION.
• A. REQUEST FOR INSTRUCTION AND DIRECTION ON THE COURSE
OF ACTION THE COMMISSION IS TO PURSUE RE STUDY AND
INITIATION OF ZONING ORDINANCE REGULATIONS AND AMENDMENTS.
Planning Director Hersh advised the Council that the
Planning Commission has been studying such topics as
service stations, C-2 Zoning and animals and the
question had arisen as to whether or not the Commission
should pursue these studies without a directive from
the Council.
The Council concurred that the Planning Commission may
initiate studies without prior direction from the
Council.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man 'Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the City
Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance re
service stations for Council consideration within 30
days.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
21. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. BOULEVARD BEAUTIFICATION
PROGRAM.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the
Economic Development Committee recommended that the
Council establish a footage cost for property owner
participation in the modified boulevard beautification.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Whiddon,
second by Councilman Lowrey, that the Council establish
a cost of $40. per lineal foot as the property owners
share of the modified boulevard beautification program.
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Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
• COMMUN I CAT I ONS
22. A. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION.
City Administrator Farrell presented this notification
of the hearing for Annexation No. 33 to be held
December 14 at 9 A.M.
B. LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEART ASSOCIATION.
City Administrator Farrell presented this notification
of the annual Heart Fund Campaign.
C. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
City Administrator Farrell presented this notification
of action taken by the Board of Supervisors in opposition
to a proposed 2C per gallon increase in gasoline taxes
for purchase of additional freeway right of way.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that this Council go
on record in opposition to this proposed 2G increase and
• notification of this action be sent to Governor-elect
Ronald Reagan, Lieutenant Governor-elect Robert H. Finch,
Assemblyman-elect Harvey Johnson, Assemblyman-elect
Walter Karabian, and Supervisor Hahn.
23. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
Mrs. Emma Hitchcock, 4024 Bentel Avenue, addressed the
Council regarding the boulevard beautification program.
24. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. City Treasurer Foutz commended the Rosemead J C'.s
for their fine community service in providing the Santa
Claus float.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 66-79. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING CONVEYANCE
OF COUNTY-OWNED GARVEY MEMORIAL PARK AND ADJACENT
UNIMPROVED LAND WHICH IS INTENDED FOR USE AS AN EXTENSION
OF THIS PARK FACILITY TO THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD.
. Attorney Watson presented this resolution 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
Whiddon, that Resolution No. 66-79 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: {'gone.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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C. Mayor Maude commended the "Living Christmas Tree"
program being conducted by the Beautification Committee.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the Council
• go on record commending and supporting this "Living
Christmas Tree" program being sponsored by the beauti-
fication Committee.
D. City Administrator Farrell presented in full a
letter of resignation from Harry S. Buchanan form the
Planning Commission. Mr. Buchanan requested that this
resignation be accepted as soon as possible.
Mayor Maude declared the meeting-recessed to a personnel
session. Meeting recessed at 10:36 o'clock p.m:
Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 10:51 o'clock p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council=
man Lowrey; and unanimously carried, that the resignation
of Harry Buchanan be accepted with recognition of his
years of faithful,service and with the respectful thanks
of the Council for the fine job he has done, and instructions
to the staff for preparation of a plaque.
Mayor Maude advised the Council that he would like to
appoint Lyle Larson to fill the unexpired term of Harry
Buchanan.
40 It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing
appointment be ratified.
E. Mayor Maude advised the Council he would like to
reappoint Arnold C. Andersen to the Park Board.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing
appointment be ratified.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the meeting
adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:53 o'clock p.m.
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