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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of September 27, 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 3:04 o'clock p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Jackman.
The Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Paul Hershey
of the Community Methodist Church.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
Absent: Councilmen: None.
Ex officio: Armstrong, Hersh, Farrell, Foutz, Meyer,
Watson.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 12, 1966 - SPECIAL MEETING.
SEPTEMBER 13, 1966 - REGULAR MEETING.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that the minutes of September 12, 1966 and
• September 13, 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.
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. ANNEXATION NO. 30.
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 8:07
o'clock p.m.
• It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman
Andersen, that the hearing be continued to the next
meeting.
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Roll call vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Mayor Maude requested the Councilmen to review this
• matter and be prepared to act at the next meeting.
6. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, CHARLOTTE AVENUE, BOTH SIDES,
DOROTHY STREET TO PARK STREET. CURBS, GUTTERS,
APPROACHES AND SIDEWALKS.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
petitions have been filed signed by 61.5% of the front
footage on the east side of the street and 65% on the
west side.
City Administrator Farrell explained the entire improve-
ment procedure.
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 8:17
o'clock p.m.
Robert J. Keppler, 3132 Charlotte
Richard H. Wingren, 3161 Charlotte
Mrs. Robert Keppler, 3132 Charlotte
• Fred Sandoval, Sr., 3213 Charlotte
Eileen DiNunno, 3164 Charlotte
Cliff Mortenson, 3227 Charlotte
R. A. Fratt, 3241 Gladys Street, representing 3149 Charlotte,
William E. Miller, 3219 Charlotte
addressed the Council regarding this project.
Following lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Lowrey, second by Councilman Whiddon, that this hearing
be continued and a post card poll be conducted to enable
the Council to decide whether or not to proceed with
this proposed improvement.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
City Attorney Watson advised the Council that in view
of the foregoing action, the Noticesto Construct
Improvements are no longer valid.
• Mayor Maude stated if there were no objections, item 12
would be considered at this time. There were no objections.
12. RESOLUTION N0. 66-61. HONORING MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM GRANT.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
HONORING MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM A. GRANT.
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Mayor Maude requested that Mr. and Mrs. Grant be
escorted to the front of the Council Chambers.
Attorney Watson presented this resolution in full.
it was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Andersen, that Resolution No. 66-61 be adopted.
• Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Following the signing of this resolution by all the
Council members, Mayor Maude presented the resolution
to Mr. and Mrs. Grant.
Mayor Maude declared a short recess. Meeting recessed
at 9:24 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 9:35 o'clock p.m.
7. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, GUESS STREET, SOUTH SIDE, RIO HONDO
AVENUE TO ELLIS LANE. CURBS AND GUTTERS.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a
request had been received from an owner of one of the
unimproved properties for the City to complete the
street improvements on the basis that well over 50%
of the street is improved. There are five unimproved
properties on this street.
• 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 9:38
o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed
immediately.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that this improvement proceed.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
8. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PITKIN STREET, SOUTH SIDE, ENCINITA
AVENUE TO RIO HONDO AVENUE. CURBS, GUTTERS AND APPROACHES.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a
petition had been filed representing 72.8% of the front
footage on the south side of the street.
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please stand and be sworn.
The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 9:38
o'clock p.m.
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Joe Ritschel, 9238 Pitkin Street addressed the Council
favoring this project.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 9:39
o'clock p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Andersen, that this improvement proceed.
Roll call vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 140, 184. EST
Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
None.
None.
ABLISHING A P-D ZONE, SECOND READING,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ESTABLISHING A ZONE "P-D" (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) AND
AMENDING ARTICLE IX OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Jackman, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No.
184 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 185. CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK REQUIREMENTS.
FIRST READING.
10.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE REQUIRE-
MENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS IN
CONJUNCTION WITH BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND PROVIDING FOR
A LIMITED MODIFICATION PROCEDURE PERTAINING THERETO, AND
AMENDING CHAPTER I OF ARTICLE VIII OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL
CODE.
Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Jackman, that further reading be waived and
Ordinance No. 185 be introduced.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 66-62. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$15,676.48 DEMANDS NUMBERS 2665 THROUGH 2715.
City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title
only.
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It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Jackman, that further reading be waived and Resolution
No. 66-62 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 66-61. HONORING
(See page no. 2)
13. APPEAL. ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO.
Mayor Maude advised the Council
that this hearing be set for Oc
no objections that would be the
objections.
MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM GRANT.
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that the staff recommended
tober 11 and if there were
order. There were no
14. ACCEPTANCE OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF BOND.
TRACT 24250.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the
Road Department recommended that the street improvements
be accepted and that the bond be released.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
• Jackman, that the Council accept the street improvements
and release the bond for Tract No. 24250.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
15. APPROVAL OF WATER SYSTEM, RELEASE OF BOND AND AGREEMENT.
TRACT 24250.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the
County Engineer recommended that the water system be
approved and the bond be released.
it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that the Council find that the work has been
satisfactorily completed, and that the Agreement and the
bond be released.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
16. COMMUNITY RECREATION AGREEMENT, ROSEMEAD ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Attorney Watson advised the Council that the agreement
is in preparation covering the five Rosemead Elementary
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Schools. The agreement provides that the district
provides the facilities and the City furnishes the
supervision and supplies.
Administrative Assistant Meyer advised the Council that
the Park District Board recommended that this agreement
be approved.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Jackman, that the Council approve this agreement
and authorize its execution 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.
17. AGREEMENT, STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD
AT MARSHALL STREET AND AT GLENDON WAY. SIGNALS,
CHANNELIZATION AND LIGHTING.
City Administrator Farrell requested this agreement be
deferred pending inclusion of underground installation
in this agreement.
Mayor Maude ordered this matter deferred if there were
no objections. There were no objections.
18. DEDICATIONS OF ROAD EASEMENTS.
• A. STINGLE AVENUE - K. J. AND M. H. SWISHER.
B. STINGLE AVENUE - P. S. AND D. V. TAYLOR.
C. ELLIS LANE - G. T. AND S. 0. KLOPFER.
Attorney Watson advised the Council that the foregoing
dedications were in order for acceptance by the Council.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Jackman, that the Council accept these dedications
and authorize recordation.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
COMMISSION RECOMME14DATIONS
19. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION.
A. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 20.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that this matter be referred back to the
Planning Commission.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
20. None.
COMMUNICATIONS
21. A. CITY OF LAS VEGAS.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
urging attendance at the 43rd Annual Congress of Cities.
B. GARVEY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
requesting notification of any application: for an
Alcoholic Beverage License in the vicinity of any
Garvey Elementary School.
Mayor Maude instructed compliance with this request.
C. CITY OF LAKEWOOD.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
announcing a meeting of the California Contract Cities
Bylaws Committee.
22. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
Loren Rightmeier, 3724 East Valley Boulevard, addressed
the Council regarding a citation he had received 2 years
• ago.
23. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
Mayor Maude declared the meeting recessed to a personnel
session. Meeting recessed at 9:59 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 10:39 o'clock p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the Council
approve the appointment of Dolph R. Frisius as Administra-
tive Aide, Thomas E. McCourt as Supervisor of Recreation
and Ted Carr as Supervisor of Parks subject to approval
by the Mayor.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman
Andersen, that the salary of the City Treasurer be
raised to $100.00 per month and the City Attorney
instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Mayor Maude advised the Council that he would like to
appoint Thomas O'Hagan to a two year temporary term on
the Planning Commission.
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It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Andersen, that the foregoing appointment be ratified.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: {done.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
• It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney
be instructed to prepare an ordinance changing the terms
of office for Planning and Traffic Commissioners from
4 years to 2 years and altering the requirement that
employees at a salary of $400. or over must be approved
by the Council, to subject to approval by the Mayor.
Councilman Jackman again requested that the Chariette-
Hellman-Delta intersection be investigated and steps
be taken to correct the water problem.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the meeting
adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:53 o'clock p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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