CC - 08-23-66CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of August 23, 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 8:04 o'clock p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Lowrey.
The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Jackman.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon.
Absent: Councilmen: Andersen.
Ex officio: Byers, Hersh, Meyer, Watson.
3. APPROVAL OF MhNUTES: AUGUST 9, 1966 - REGULAR MEETING.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Lowrey, that the minutes of August 9, 1966 be approved
as printed.
Roll call vote as follows:
• AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon.
140ES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
None.
:)UBLIC HEARINGS
6. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. STRANG AVENUE, WEST SIDE,
MARSHALL STREET TO GUESS STREET.
;administrative Assistant Meyer advised the Council that
assessments for this project total $1,517.28, and notices
were sent out August 11.
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 8:10 o'clock
p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately.
40 RESOLUTION NO. 66-53. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
STREET SUPERINTEi•IDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN
(STRANG AVENUE, WEST SIDE, MARSHALL STREET TO GUESS
STREET).
Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that further reading be waived and Resolution ilo.
66-53 be adopted.
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Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Lowrey,.Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen.
5. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. MUSCATEL AVENUE, WEST SIDE,
• ?MARSHALL STREET TO DE ADALENA STREET.
Administrative Assistant Meyer advised the Council that
assessments for this project total $639.10 and notices
were sent out August 11.
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 8:11 o'clock
p.m. 'No one responded and the hearing closed immediately.
RESOLUTION NO. 66-52. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COU14CIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (MUSCATEL
AVENUE, WEST SIDE, MARSHALL STREET TO DE ADALENA STREET).
Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that further reading be waived and Resolution No.
66-52 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
• AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. ANNEXATION NO. 30.
Deputy City Clerk Byers advised the Council that the
assessed valuation of publicly owned lands had been
received from the Assessor's office. The publicly owned
Streets and Freeways had been assessed at $23,410.
Attorney Watson advised the Council that City Administrator
Farrell reported on July 12, 1966 the assessed valuation
of privately owned property is $172,420. The total assessed
valuation of privately owned and publicly owned property
in Annexation No. 30 is $195,830. The protests filed
represented $002,630 which is 42.2% protests filed.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Lowrey, that the public hearing be continued to the next
meeting..
Roll call vote as follows:
• AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen.
8. REPORT ON REQUESTED VACATION OF CHESTNUT STREET.
Planning Advisor Hersh advised the Council of the situation
of adjacent property and that it is inadvisable to vacate
this street at the present time.
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It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that this vacation be denied and Mrs. Tellkamp
be notified of this action.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
• ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen.
9. AGREEMENT, PUBLIC RELATIONS, BATES AND DIEHL.
Attorney Watson summarized this agreement and approved
it as to form.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Whi.ddon, that the Council approve this agreement with
Bates and Diehl and authorize the Mayor to execute.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen.
10. REPORT ON REQUEST TO VACATE "FUTURE STREET" WEST OF MUSCATEL
AVENUE AND NORTH OF RALPH STREET. (DAUER, CURRIE)
Attorney Watson requested that this item be deferred to
later in the meeting.
• (See page 5)
NEW BUSINESS
11. RESOLUTION NO. 66-54. CLAIMS AND DEM41DS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIRI CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $61,373.03
DEMANDS NUMBERS 24134 THROUGH 2564.
Administrative Assistant Meyer presented this resolution
by title only. Mr.Meyer also presented a bill from
1-1. M. Scott & Associates in the amount of $1,544.76.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that further reading be waived and Resolution
No. 66-54 be adopted and authorize payment of $1,544.76
to H. M. Scott & Associates.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen.
• 12. RESOLUTION NO. 66-55. TAX RATES, STREET LIGHTING DISTRICTS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEHEAD
LEVYING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TAX WITHIN THE ROSEMEAD STREET
LIGHTING DISTRICT.
Administrative Assistant Meyer presented this resolution
by title only.
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It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Lowrey, that further reading be waived and Resolution
No. 66-55 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
• ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen.
13. HEARING OFFICERS REPORT. YELLOW CAB COMPANY OF SAN GABRIEL
VALLEY.
Administrative Assistant Meyer presented the Hearing
Officer's report.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman
Lowrey, that the City Council approve the Hearing Officer's
report and grant this license.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen.
14. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT.
Mayor Maude ordered this item deferred to later in the
meeting.
• (See page 4)
15. ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWERS, RELEASE OF FAITHFUL PERFOR.NiANCE
BOND, TRACT NO. 24250, PRIVATE CONTRACT NO. 7548.
Administrative Assistant Meyer advised the Council that
the City Engineer recommended acceptance of this sanitary
sewer and release of the bond.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Jackman, that the City Council accept the Sanitary Sewer
and release the faithful performance bond.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen.
Mayor Maude declared the meeting recessed to a personnel
session. Meeting recessed at 8:35 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 0:43 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Maude stated Item No. 14 would be considered at this
time.
1l:. PLANNING COMMISSIOI! APPOINTMENT.
Mayor maude stated he would like to reappoint Harry Buchanan
to the Planning Commission.
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It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that the Council ratify this appointment.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen.
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;Mayor Maude stated Item No. 10 would be considered at this
time.
10. REPORT ON REQUEST TO VACATE "FUTURE STREET" WEST OF `,iUSC!-;"oEL
AVENUE AND NORTH OF RALPH STREET. (DAUER, CURRIE)
!attorney Watson advised the Council that the title report
and tax bills submitted by Mr. Dauer appears to indicate
that the offer of dedication of this property has not
been accepted and he is being taxed for this property.
The deadline for tax purposes is the 1st Monday in March,
therefore no change could be reflected on this years ta;;
bill.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
!Whiddon, that this matter be referred to the Planning
Commission for recommendation so that final action may
be taken by the Council prior to the lst Monday in March,
1;67.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon.
is NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
16. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION.
A. VACATION OF THE ALLEY ACCESSWAY AS REQUESTED BY HAROLD
HENRY, LOS AiIGELES AUTO AUCTION.
Attorney Watson advised the Council there are also private
easements for ingress and egress which would require
releases or Quit claims from private individuals.
Attorney Watson recommended that further title reports be
obtained from the applicant and a report from the City
Engineer on utility easements in the right-of-way.
Mayor Maude directed the staff to obtain these reports.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
17. None.
• COMMUNICATIO11S
13. A. ROSEMEAD JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Administrative Assistant Meyer presented this invitation
to the August 25th meeting.
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B. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES (Not on agenda)
Administrative Assistant Meyer presented this notification
of the September 1 meeting.
C. STRECKER CONSTRUCTION CO. (Not on agenda)
Administrative ;^ssistant Meyer presented this letter
requesting an additional time extension of 25 working
days, on Cash Contract No. 1-66, Mission Drive.
Mr. Meyer advised the Council that the Road Department
recommended the granting of this extension.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by
Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that Strecker
Co, be granted an additional time extension of
(25) working days, without penalty.
1S. ORAL COMMUNICATIOidS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
None.
2G, i,,ATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
Councilman
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A. Administrative Assistant Meyer advised the Council
that it is necessary to have a cooperative agreement with
the State Division of Highways for the Storm Drain project
on Valley Boulevard between Muscatel Avenue and Mission
Drive.
• Attorney Watson summarized this agreement and approved it
as to form.
RESOLUTION NO. 66-56. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
PROVIDING FOR WORK TO BE ACCOMPLISHED ON A STATE HIGHWAY
UNDER THE TERiHS OF DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS ENCROACHMENT
PERMIT NO. 766-E-765Lt58.
Attorney Watson read this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that further reading be waived and Resolution
No. 66-56 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen.
B. Administrative Assistant Meyer advised the Council
that bids had been received for the closing of the
pedestrian underpass at Garvey and Jackson. The Engineer's
estimate was $009.00. The contract would be for 15 working
days. The bids are as follows:
E. C. Construction Company ;2,440.
A. E. Cook Company $1,660.
3 D Service Company $5,700.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Jackman, that the contract be awarded to the A. E. Cool,
Company.
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Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen.
C. Attorney !Alatson advised the Council that the trial for
• the condemnation of the City Hall site has been set for
trial in January 1967. The order for immediate possession
is effective on October 11, 1966. in order to obtain
immediate possession it is necessary to deposit in court
the amount of money fixed by the appraiser. The appraiser
has fixed the sum on Parcel 1 at $62,500 and on Parcel 2
at $31,750.
Attorney Watson requested authorization for these sums
to be deposited with the Court in the case of Rosemead vs.
Anderson, Cullen, et al.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that Attorney Watson be authorized to proceed.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen.
0. Councilman Jackman called attention to an overflowing
litter bin on the northeast corner of Palley Boulevard and
Rosemead Boulevard.
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E. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
t+,!hiddon, and unanimously carried, that there shall be no
City property ta;c in the City of Rosemead during the 1966-67
fiscal year.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 9:11 o'clock p.m.
?4AYOR CITY CLERK
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