CC - 11-10-66 - Adjourned MeetingCITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of November 10, 1966
An adjourned 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 8:03 o'clock p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Jackman.
The Invocation was delivered by City Treasurer Foutz.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, h'hiddon.
Absent: Councilmen: Lowrey.
Ex officio: Armstrong, Farrell, Foutz, Hersh, Meyer.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 25, 1966 - REGULAR MEETING.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Andersen, that the minutes of October 25, 1966 be approved
as printed.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Mlhiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
Mayor Maude introduced Burl Blue, Chairman of the
Beautification Committee.
Mr. Blue presented a beautification award to Architect
Dana Lee for the Garvey Jackson Shopping Center and an
award to Tad Yueno for his donations of plants for the
park and City Hall.
Elizabeth Houchen, 3027 Sullivan Avenue, addressed the
Council regarding an R-1 lot being used for storage of
automobiles.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 23. ANTIQUE AUTO PARTS. 9113 EAST
GARVEY AVENUE.
Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data.
Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to
stand and be sworn.
The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:14
o'c),ock p.m.
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John Moody, 9113 East Garvey Avenue, representing the
applicant, addressed the Council. Mr. Moody is
Secretary, Treasurer and a stockholder in this organ-
ization.
Wallace Ho.uchen, 3027 Sullivan Avenue, and
Elizabeth Houchen, 3027 Sullivan Avenue,
• addressed the Council in opposition to this proposed
change.
Harry Agabasian, 9063 East Garvey Avenue, addressed
the Council regarding this proposed change.
Via or Maude declared the public hearing closed at
8:45 o'clock p.m.
Following discussion, and a request from the audience,
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing reopened at
8:55 o'clock p.m.
Dana Payne, 3016 Sullivan Avenue, addressed the Council
in opposition to this proposed change.
Mr. Moody, stated that the property proposed for change
is owned by Gene W. Scott.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman
Jackman, that this matter be continued to the next
regular meeting. .
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, s,ihiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey.
6. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, CURBS, GUTTERS AND APPROACHES,
ELLIS LANE, RALPH STREET TO DE ADALENA STREET. WEST
SIDE.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a
petition had been filed representing 100% of the front
footage.
Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to
stand and be sworn. No one responded.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 9:04
o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed
immediately.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Jackman, that this improvement proceed.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
AB
ABSENT:
Mayor Maude
at 9:06 o'c
Mayor Maude
Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Whiddon.
Councilmen: None.
Councilmen: Lowrey.
declared a short recess. Meeting recessed
lock p.m.
reconvened the meeting at 9:14 o'clock p.m.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. ORDINANCE NO....189.. CHANGE OF ZONE.. CALIFORNIA CHRISTIAN
HOME.. FIRST READING.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE
OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM ZONE R-1 AND R-3 TO P-D AND
• AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE.
City Administrator Farrell presented this ordinance 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, Maude, Whiddon.
140ES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Jackman, that Ordinance No. 189 be introduced.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey.
8. REPORT 011 SISTER CITY VISIT.
• City Administrator Farrell presented a report submitted
by the Chamber of Commerce of the total expenditures for
the Sister City visit.
NEW BUSINESS
9. RESOLUTION N0. 66-70. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$50,964.44 DEMANDS NUMBERS 2841 THROUGH 2911.
City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by
title only.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Jackman, that further reading be waived and Resolution
No. 66-70 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey.
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10. ACCEPTANCE OF'MISSION DRIVE PROJECT.
City Administrator Farrell presented this recommendation
from the RoadiDepartment that the Mission Drive project
be accepted. i
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It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Whiddon, that the Council accept the work and approve
the Mission Drive project.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Whiddon.
• NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
11. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS.
A. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 21. DICK GRIEGORIAN.
Mayor Maude ordered this matter set for public hearing
on December 13.
B. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 24. BEACH GROCERY CO.
Mayor Maude ordered this matter set for public hearing
on December 13.
C. BY LAWS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF
PLANNING OFFICIALS.
Planning Director Hersh presented these proposed by-laws.
It was moved by Councilman ',ghiddon, second by Councilman
Andersen, that the Council approve these by-laws and
authorize the Mayor to indicate the City's approval.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey.
12. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS.
A. VALLEY BOULEVARD CHANNELIZATION PLAN.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented this proposed plan
utilizing the broken double double center line striping.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that the Council approve this channelization
plan.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT:. Councilmen: Lowrey.
B. LOMA AVENUE AT MISSION DRIVE. RED CURB.
Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the
Commission recommended that 20 feet of red curb be
placed on the west side of Loma Avenue south of
Mission Drive.
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It was moved by Councilman .A'hiddon, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that this recommendation
be approved.
C., EMERSON SCHOOL - TRAFFIC REGULATIONS,
Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the
Commission recommended that the red curb markings on
the south side of Emerson Place be extended an additional
44 feet westerly. The Commission also recommended that
the 73 feet of red curb on the south side of Garvey
Avenue commencing 400 feet east.of Jackson Avenue be
removed.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the fore-
going recommendation be approved.
D. FERN AVENUE AT DELTA STREET. BOULEVARD STOP.
Traffic Engineer Envall advis
Commission recommended that a
placed on Delta Street at the
to Fern Avenue and on Willard
approach to Fern Avenue, with
pavement markings.
ad the Council that the
boulevard stop sign be
north and south approaches
Avenue at the north
"Stop" and stop bar
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the fore-
going recommendation be approved.
E. ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. INGLESIDE LODGE,
Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the
Commission recommended the installation of red curb
adjacent to the driveways at Ingleside Lodge as
requested by the hospital.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Council-
man Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the fore-
going recommendation be approved.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
13. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE REPORT.
City Administrator Farrell presented a recommendation
from the Beautification Committee that the City adopt
stronger regulations with regard to litter; unsightly
storage, delapitated buildings, trailers, etc.
Following short discussion, this matter was referred
to the City Attorney with instructions to prepare an
ordinance strengthening these regulations.
COMMUNICATIONS
14. A. SUPERVISOR FRANK G. BONELLI.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
approving the dedication ceremonies for the Regional
Library being conducted by the State Grand Master of
the Masonic Lodge.
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B. ROSEMEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
requesting opposition to the Unification Election to be
held February 7, 1967.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman,
second by Councilman Whiddon, that the Council support
the Rosemead School District in opposing the proposed
unification and supporting the proposal to form a
committee to disseminate facts in connection with
this Unification Election to be held February 7, 1967.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: ?Done.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey.
15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE ,AUDIENCE.
Mrs. Delores Soley, 2535 Muscatel Avenue, President of
the Garvey Woman's Club addressed the Council regarding
items belonging to the Club which were lost during the
remodeling of the City Hall.
Also present from the Garvey Woman's Club were:
Mrs.
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Mrs.
• Mrs.
Mrs.
Rachel Leonharte
Joan Curland
Ruth Maxey
Rosella Sanborn
Irene Nolby
Mary McClain
City Administrator Farrell presented an inventory taken
prior to the start of remodeling.
Following lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Andersen, second by Mayor Maude, that the Council approve
replacement by the City of the items belonging to the
Garvey Woman's Club listed on the inventory taken prior
to the remodeling.
Roll call vote as follows:
i"YES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Whiddon..
NOES: Councilmen: Jackman.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey.
15. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. Planning Director Hersh advised the Council that our
Planning Consultant Larry Wise wished to address the
Council and Planning Commission, Monday evening
November 23.
• It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman
Andersen; and unanimously carried, that the Council and
Planning Commission have a joint study session, Monday,
November 23.
B. City Administrator Farrell presented the report on
street lighting required for the annexation of territory
to the street lighting district. Zones to be added are
Zone 6 and Zone 3 (Parcel 3-4).
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C. City Administrator Farrell presented a Grant Deed for
a small triangle of property adjacent to the parking
lot being constructed on Charlotte Street north of the
City Nall. Deed executed by John K. and Violet Vanita
Caldwell.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man 'Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the Council
accept this deed and authorize recordation.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Mayor
Maude, and unanimously carried, that the meeting
adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:13 o'clock p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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