CC - 08-09-66CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD,,CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of August 9, 1966
A regular meeting of the City Council or 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 Darrglin Partin
of Girl Scout Troop 410.
The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Arnold C.
Andersen.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude,
Whiddon.
Absent: Councilmen: Lowrey.
Ex officio: Armstrong, Envall, Hersh, Farrell, Foutz,
Meyer, Watson.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 26, 1966 - REGULAR MEETING.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman
Jackman, that the minutes of July 26, 1966 be approved
as printed.
• Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude,
Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. ANNEXATION NO. 30.
Attorney Watson advised the Council that he had been in
contact with the Assessor's office on several occasions
and it appears likely that the valuations of the
. publicly owned lands will be available for the August
23rd meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman
Andersen, that the hearing on protests be continued again
to the next meeting to await the Assessor's report on
publicly owned property.
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Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude,
Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey.
• 7. REPORT ON REQUESTED VACATION OF CHESTNUT STREET.
City Administrator Farrell informed the Council that
the preliminary title report has not yet been received.
Mayor Maude ordered this matter deferred to the next
meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
8. RESOLUTION N0. 66-50. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$151,858.73 DEMANDS NUMBERS 2402 THROUGH 2483.
City Treasurer Hugh Foutz presented this resolution
by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Council-
man Andersen, that further reading be waived and
Resolution No. 66-50 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
• AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude,
Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey.
9. RESOLUTION N0. 66-51. APPROVING CIRCULATION OF PETITIONS
ANNEXATION AREA NO. 31.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT OF A COPY OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO CIRCULATE PETITION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY
DESIGNATED AS "ANNEXATION NO. 31" AND Ai11 AFFIDAVIT OF
PUBLICATION THEREOF AND APPROVING THE CIRCULATION OF THE
PETITION.
Attorney Watson asked if the Proof of Publication was
on file. City Clerk Armstrong answered in the
affirmative.
Attorney Watson read this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Whiddon, that further reading be waived and
Resolution No. 66-51 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude,
Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey,
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10. REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION, CASH CONTRACT 1-66. MISSION
DRIVE.
City Administrator Farrell presented this recommendation
of the Road Department that a 25 working day extension
be granted due to a strike in the plant of the supplier
of made-to-order electrical equipment required for this
project.
• It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Whiddon, that Strecker Construction Company be
granted a time extension of twenty-five (25) working
days, without penalty.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude,
Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey.
11. REPORT ON COST AND SETTING HEARING DATES. STREET
IMPROVEMENTS.
A. MUSCATEL AVENUE, WEST SIDE, MARSHALL STREET TO
DE ADALENA STREET.
City Administrator Farrell reported that total project
cost was $639.10.
B. STRANG AVEiIUE, WEST SIDE, MARSHALL STREET TO GUESS
STREET.
is City Administrator Farrell reported that total project
cost was $1517.28.
Mayor Maude ordered public hearings set for August 23.
12. AGREEMENT, PUBLIC RELATIONS, BATES AND DIEHL.
Following the recommendation of Attorney Watson, it was
moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Jackman, that the Council approve this agreement in
principle and authorize the City Attorney to prepare
the final agreement.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude,
Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey.
COMMISSION RECO;;MENDATIONS
13. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION.
• A. DENIAL OF REQUEST TO VACATE "FUTURE STREET" WEST OF
. MUSCATEL AVENUE AND NORTH OF RALPH STREET.
Planning Director Hersh advised the Council that the
Planning Commission recommended that this request be
denied until such time as the property to the north
is developed, at which time the street will either
be extended or proven unnecessary.
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J. P. Dauer, 0779 Ralph Street, addressed the Council
regarding this request.
City Attorney Matson requested time to check the title
report and tax bills for this property.
,Mayor Maude ordered this matter deferred to the next
meeting.
• 14. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS.
A. TIME LIMIT PARKING, GARVEY AVENUE, CHARLOTTE AVENUE
TO MUSCATEL AVENUE.
Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the
Commission recommended that two hour, 7 A.M. to 6 P.M.,
Sundays Excepted, parking regulations be placed on
both sides of Garvey Avenue between these limits.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the fore-
going recommendation be approved.
B. TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD AND ELLIS LAidE, RESTRICTED
TURN.
Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the
Commission recommended a "No Left Turn - 6-9 A.M. and
3-6 P.M." be placed on the east side of Temple City
Boulevard for northbound traffic to eliminate this
congestion problem.
• It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the fore-
going recommendation be approved.
C. TIME LIMIT PARKING, DEL MAR AVENUE, HELLMAN AVENUE
TO DOROTHY STREET.
Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the
Commission recommended that two hour, 9 A.M. to 6 P.M.,
Sundays Excepted, regulations be placed on both sides
of Del Mar Avenue between these limits.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Council-
man Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the fore-
going recommendation be approved.
D. BOULEVARD STOP - FERN STREET AT MUSCATEL AVENUE.
Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the
Commission recommended that Boulevard Stop signs be
placed on Fern Street at the east and west approaches
with "Stop" and stop bar pavement markings.
. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Council-
man Jackman, and unanimously carried that the fore-
going recommendation be approved.
E. PASSENGER LOAD I HG ZONE, M I SS I Oil DRIVE AT ROSEMEAD
POOL.
Traffic Engineer Envall. advised the Council that the
Commission recommended that a forty (10) foot passenger
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loading zone be placed on the north side of Mission
Drive from a point 65 feet west of the west curb line
prolongation of Loma Avenue to a point 105 feet west
of said curb line prolongation.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the fore-
going recommendation be approved.
• COMMITTEE REPORTS
15. hone.
COMMUNICATIONS
16. A. CITY OF GLENDALE.
City Administrator Farrell presented this invitation to
an Open House and tour of Glendale's new Municipal
Services building.
B. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES. (Not on Agenda)
City Administrator Farrell presented this notification
of the August meeting of the Association.
17. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
t"irs. Walter Smith, 3527 Ivar Avenue, addressed the Council
• requesting the installation of street lights in the 3500
block of Ivar Avenue.
J. P. Dauer, 8779 Ralph Street, addressed the Council
regarding water standing in the gutter area on this
street.
18. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. Mayor Maude introduced Harold Henry, newly appointed
member of the Economic Development Committee.
Mayor Maude declared the meeting recessed to a personnel
session. Meeting recessed at 8:30 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 8:54 o'clock p.m.
S. City Administrator Farrell presented in full a
letter of resignation from the Planning Commission
from Willietta Xunz.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Whiddon, that the Council accept the resignation
with thanks and a plaque be prepared for Mrs. Kunz.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude,
Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey.
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C. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
the Road Department recommended approval of additional
work to the I'iission Drive project to include two
additional traffic control signal induction loop
detectors.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Whiddon, that the Council approve the addition to
the Mission Drive project of two additional Traffic
• Control Signal Induction Loop Detectors at a cost of
$1,082.00.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jac,man, Maude,
Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey.
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D. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council
that the contractor on the Montgomery Ward project
has been required to place a concrete cap over the
sewer line under this property and will ultimately
drop directly into this line. No permits or inspection
are required but without Council action a charge will
be based on a front footage basis.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Vlhiddon, second by Councilman Andersen, that in
accordance with Section 5204 of the Sanitary Sewer
and Industrial V%Iaste. Ordinance that the Council
require the minimum fee of $30.00, and waive the
normal Three Dollars ($3.00) a front foot connection
charge.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude,
Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen; None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Whiddon, that the Council approve this agreement
and authorize the Mayor to execute.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen
Administrative As
that he had a revised
program at the Garvey
City. This agreement
District of $1.15 per
sistant Meyer advised the Council
agreement coverinS, the Recreation
Elementary Schools within the
provides a contribution from the
student.
Andersen, Jac!-man, Maude,
Whiddon.
None.
Lowrey.
NOES: Councilmen:
. ABSENT: Councilmen:
F. Attorney Watson reported on the progress of the
Marshall Street right-of-way acquisition west of
Rosemead Boulevard.
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G. Administrative Assistant Meyer
that the escrow on the property at
street is closed and the City will
approximately two weeks.
advised the Counci
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have possession in
I-1. City Administrator Farrell informed the Council
that notification had been received from the Post
• Office Department that there will be no change in
the postal district designation until.such time as
a majority request has been received from the residents
of the entire South San Gabriel area. Work is still
being done on this matter.
1. Councilman Jackman stated that the City of
'vionterey Park is protesting greatly extended bus
stops in their City and requested that bus stops in
Rosemead be checked out. Mayor Maude requested City
!-administrator Farrell to check this matter.
J. Mayor Maude requested that letters of thanks be
written to the Fire Department and Sheriff's Department
and service Clubs for their cooperation in the City
Birthday Celebration. Mayor Maude also e;pressed the
thanks of the Council to the City Hall staff and the
park staff for their work on this celebration.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Nlhiddon, and unanimously carri.:d, that the meeting
adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9.13 o'clock p.m.
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MAY CITY CLERK
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