CC - 10-25-66CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of October 25, 1966
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers, 3018 Charlotte
Avenbe. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Maude
is at 8,:07 o'clock p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
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The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Attorney
Glenn R. Watson.
The invocation was delivered by the Reverend Robert
Hanson of the Rosemead Church of Christ.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon.
Absent: Councilmen: Jackman.
Ex officio: Armstrong, Hersh, Farrell, Foutz, Meyer, Watson.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 11, 1966 - REGULAR MEETING.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that the minutes of October 11, 1966 be approved
as printed.
• Roll call vote as follows;
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
Mayor Maude introduced Gabriel Rivas Sousa, City Engineer
of the City of Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico, our sister-city.
Mayor Maude introduced Mrs. Ruth Dunlop who was present
with her class studing to obtain citizenship.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. ZONE VARIANCE CASE N0. 41. APPEAL.
Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data on
this case.
• 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 £3:15 o'clock
p.m.
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Mr. Livernois, representing the applicant in this case
requested an additional continuance.
Helen Louise McCormack, 3227 N. Gladys Avenue, addressed
the Council favoring this variance.
Arthur Snyder, Attorney at Law, 2351 Lawndale, Eagle Rock,
requested this case be continued.
• Following short discussion Mr. Snyder was requested to
proceed with the presentation of this appeal.
Mr. R. A. Fratt, 3241 N. Gladys Avenue, addressed the
Council in opposition to this variance.
Mayor Maude requested those present in opposition to this
case to please stand and be counted. Twenty-five (25)
persons stood in opposition.
Basil Price, 3322 H. Gladys Avenue,
Mr. L. R. Bartholio, 3329 N. Gladys Avenue,
John Bauer, 260 N. Bauer, La Habra, owner of southwest corner
of Gladys Avenue and Dorothy Avenue
addressed the Council in opposition to this application.
Mr. Arthur Snyder, presented a rebuttal.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that the Public Hearing be closed.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, 1N!hiddon.
• INIOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
Public Hearing closed at 9:08 o'clock p.m.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Whiddon,
second by Councilman Andersen, that the decision of the
Planning Commission be upheld and this appeal be denied.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon.
'NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
Mayor Maude declared a short recess at 9:12 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 9:18 o'clock p.m.
6. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 22. CALIFORNIA CHRISTIAN HOME.
Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data in
this case.
is Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be herd to please
stand and be sworn.
The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 9:23 o'clock
p.m.
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Paul Kennedy, Director of Development of the California
Christian Home presented this proposal.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 9:34
o'clock p.m.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Lowrey,
second by Councilman Whiddon, that the Council approve the
recommendation of the Planning Commission for this change of
• zone subject to submission of an amended plan acceptable to
the staff, the City Attorney and the applicant.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, lghiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None;
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. ORDINANCE NO. 186. ESTABLISHING TERMS-OF PLANNING
COMMISSIONERS. SECOND READING.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RELATING TO THE TERM
OF OFFICE OF MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND AMENDING
THE MUNICIPAL CODE.
Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Andersen, that further reading be waived and Ordinance
No. 186 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
ORDINANCE NO. 137. ESTABLISHING CITY TREASURER'S SALARY.
SECOND READING.
AN ORDINANCE OF
COMPENSATION OF
CODE.
Attorney Watson
It was moved by
Whiddon, that f
187 be adopted.
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD INCREASING THE
THE CITY TREASURER AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL
presented this ordinance by title only.
Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
irther reading be waived and Ordinance No.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: 'done.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
• 9. ORDINANCE f40. 180. AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACT ON CERTAIN
MATTERS OF PERSONNEL. SECOND READING.
Aid ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD TO ACT ON CERTAIN MATTERS OF PERSONNEL
WHERE THE SALARY RATE OF AN EMPLOYEE OR POSITION IS $400.00
OR OVER, AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
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Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman
Andersen, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No.
188 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
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RESOLUTION N0. 66-66. ACKNOWLEDGING SISTER CITY AFFICIATION.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMMEAD
OFFICIALLY DESIGNATING AND ACKNOWLEDGING THE AFFILIATION
OF THE PROUD AND HISTORIC CITY OF ZAPOPAN, IN THE STATE OF
JALISCO, REPUBLIC OF MEXICO, AS SISTER CITY OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
City Clerk Armstrong advised the Council that this resolution
had been prepared in accordance with the directive of the
Council at their previous meeting and presented to the
Sister City Delegation.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
!V'hiddon, and unanimously carried, that this resolution
be ratified and adopted.
REPORT ON STATE RETIREMENT ACTUARY.
City Administrator Farrell requested this matter deferred
to the next meeting as some of the information had not yet
arrived.
Councilman Andersen requested that additional information
be provided the Council as soon as it is available to provide
time for study.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION N0. 66-67. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $99,259.40
DEMANDS NUMBERS 2784 THROUGH 2840.
City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title
only.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Lowrey, that further reading be waived and Resolution No.
66-67 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
13. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION.
A. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 23. ANTIQUE AUTO PARTS, 9113 GARVEY
AVENUE.
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Mayor Maude ordered this hearing set for November 10, if
there were no objections. There were no objections.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
14. None.
• COMMUNICATIONS
15. A. STATE OF CALIFORNIA - DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
concerning junk yards adjacent to freeways.
B. STATE OF CALIFORNIA - TRANSPORTATION AGENCY.
City Administrator Farrell presented this invitation to
attend a one-day conference on Urban Transportation Planning
to be held October 26.
C. CHARLES L..BARTHLO!<<1 - SANDY'S AGO GO CLUB.
City Administrator Farrell recommended this request to
permit 18 year olds to dance at an establishment licensed
for adult dancing be referred to the Hearing Officer.
Mayor Maude ordered this matter set for hearing before
the hearing officer.
• D. GEORGE VOIGT AND ASSOCIATES
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
urging support of County Charter Propositions A, B, and
C.on the November ballot.
E. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. (Not on agenda)
City Administrator Farrell presented this notification
of the regular November meeting.
16. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
?lone.
17. (MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
Annexation No. 33 had been filed with Local Agency Formation
Commission.
• B. City Administrator Farrcll advised the Council that
the following bids had been received for a city automobile.
Jesse R. Ellico, Inc. $2,963.04
John E. Noyes Ford 2,974.34
T. Lye]] Puckett Ford 3,026.00
E1 Monte Motor Co. 3,020.43
San Marino Motors 3,039.06
Melson Pontiac 3,070.03
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Freeway Motors
Atlantic Dodge
El Monte Dodge
iiartman Buick,
Fisher Buick
Bill Burch Old
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$3,071.02
Inc. 3,151.16
Inc. 3,172-83
Inc. 3,270.29
3,325.51
smobile 3,359.55
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
based on tradein and resale value it would appear that
• the Pontiac would be the best buy.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Andersen,
second by Councilman Lowrey, that the Council find that
based on value received the Pontiac would be the best buy.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
C. Attorney Watson advised the Council that it would be
in order for them to take action regarding the City Hall
plans and specifications.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Andersen, that the Council approve the plans and specifications
for the City Hall.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
• /-ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
D. Attorney Watson advised the Council that it would be
in order to adopt a resolution ascertaining the prevailing
wage rates.
RESOLUTION N0, 66-68. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ASCERTAINING THE GENERAL PREVAILING
WAGE RATES.
Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading
be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried that Resolution No.
66-68 be adopted.
E. Attorney Watson advised the Council that the City is
now in posession of the City Hall site by court order
effective October 11, 1966.
F. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Council-
man Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the Council
authorize advertising for bids on the City Hall.
G. Attorney Watson advised the Council that a resolution
had been prepared authorizing the acceptance of dedications
by the staff.
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RESOLUTION NO. 66-69. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO
ACCEPT INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that this
regarding free dedications only, be adopted..
Councilman
resolution
H. Mayor Maude suggested that folders be set up for each
park development so that it can be determined at a glance,
the expenditures and developments to date.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman
Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that these park folders
be set up.
1. At the request of Mayor Maude, City Administrator
Farrell reported on the Sister-City visit. Mayor Maude
requested a complete financial report at the next meeting.
J. Councilman Andersen commended Mayor Maude for his
excellent representation to the Sister-City delegation
on behalf of the City.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 10:19 o'clock p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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