CC - 06-14-66CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of June 14, 1966
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers, 8815 East
Valley Boulevard. The meeting was called to order
by Mayor Maude at 3:05 o'clock p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Whiddon.
The Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Dale Goodrich.
2, ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Ex officio:
3. APPROVAL OF
It was move
man Lowrey,
as printed.
Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon.
Councilmen: Jackman.
Armstrong, Brown, Hersh, Farrell, Foutz, Meyer.
MINUTES: MAY 240 1966 - REGULAR MEETING.
I by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
that the minutes of May 24, 1966, be approved
Roll call vote as follows:
• AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
Paul Kennedy, Director of Development, of the California
Christian Home, presented a check for $2,000 to the City
toward the development of the Mission-Delta Park. Mr.
Kennedy stated that this could be considered as a down
payment on the $10,000 that the Home intends to contribute
toward this development.
Mayor Maude accepted this check on behalf of the City
and expressed the Citys' gratitude.
PUBLIC HEAR I iIGS
5. PROPOSED VACATION OF A PORTION OF GLENDON WAY, A PORTION
OF FRONTAGE ROAD AND A PORTION OF RAMONA BOULEVARD.
City Administrator Farrell presented the factual data
concerning this proposed vacation.
• 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.
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Edith Ladnier, 9550 Olney Street and
Herbert Finley, 9223 Ramona Boulevard,
addressed the Council regarding this matter. Dr. Finley
presented a petition to the Council in opposition to this
vacation.
Councilman Jackman arrived at 8:15 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 8:22
o'clock p.m.
• RESOLUTION NO. 66-43. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ORDERING THE VACATION OF PORTION
OF A FRONTAGE ROAD, A PORTION OF GLENDON WAY AND A
PORTION OF RAi4ONA BOULEVARD.
Attorney Brown presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that further reading be waived and Resolution
No. 66-43 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
6e PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 30.
City Administrator Farrell gave a brief description of
this proposed annexation.
Attorney Brown explained the annexation proceedure and
• determined that notices had been published and mailed
as required by statute.
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 8:28
o'clock p.m.
City Clerk Armstrong advised the Council that protests
had been filed at 4:30 o'clock p.m. on this date and
time had not permitted a valuation to be established
as yet.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the
law requires that if any protests are filed a minimum of
10 days must be allowed for obtaining additional protests.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that this public hearing be continued to July 12,
1966.
• Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
7. APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION ZONE CHANGE
CASE NO. 19.
Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data
pertaining to this case. '
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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 8:40
o'clock p.m.
Frank Lentz, Applicant, 95 W. 10th Street, Manhattan Beach,
I<. B. Whitley, 1766 ',J. Lincoln, Anaheim,
Stephen Kase, 145 m. Painter, Whittier, addressed the
Council on behalf of the applicant.
R. F. McCormick, 33621 Temple City Boulevard,
Mrs. Drummond, 3540 Temple City Boulevard,
Roy Block, 3615 Temple City Boulevard,
Harry E. Crandell, 9703 Loftus Avenue.
addressed the Council favoring this zone change.
Rudolph Fuentes, 9723 Loftus,
Ernest Chavez, 3627 Temple City Blvd,
Mark Russell, 3830 Steele Street,
Angelo Chavez, 3627 Temple City Blvd, and
E. 0. Ashburn, 3544 Brookline Avenue,
addressed the Council opposing this change of zone.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 9:36
o'clock p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Jackman, Chat the Council affirm the decision of
the Planning Commission, and this zone change be denied.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: Lowrey.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Fiayor Maude declared a short recess at 9:43 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 9:54 o'clock p.m.
STREET IMPROVEMENT. STEELE STREET, SOUTH SIDE, MUSCATEL
AVENUE TO [VAR AVENUE.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a
petition has been filed representing 61:% of the front
footage.
Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to
please stand and be sworn.
The Oath was administered by City Cler!c Armstrong.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 9:55
• o'clock p.m.
Edith O'Reilley, 1239 Linda Flora Drive, West Los
Angeles, spoke in opposition to this improvement.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at
9:58 o'clock p.m.
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It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Whiddon, that this improvement proceed.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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STREET IMPROVE„ENT, CHARLOTTE AVENUE, EAST SIDE, VALLEY
BOULEVARD TO iiARSHALL STREET.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a
petition has been filed representing 75% of the front
footage.
Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to
please stand and be sworn.
City Clerk Armstrong administered the Oath.
i,'ayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 10:00
o'clock p.m.
Andrew Calderon, 3906 Charlotte Avenue,
Omri Ingram, 330 Charlotte Avenue, and
;Margaret Resendcs, 3308 Charlotte Avenue
addressed the Council favoring this improvement and
complaining of litter and water from jMcDonalds Drive In.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 10:22
• o'clock p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Jackman that this improvement proceed.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Mayor Maude requested the Council consider item 22E at
this time.
22E. E. C. CURRY AHD J: P. DAUER.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
in full which again requested the vacation of the future
street north of Ralph Street.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Lowrey,
second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried,
that this matter be referred to the Planning Commission
• for study and recommendation at the earliest possible
date.
UNFINISHED BUS 11•IESS
10. ORDINANCE NO. 100. CHANGE OF ZONE. MOPITGOMERY WARD.
SECOND READING.
AN ORDINANCE Or THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZOI,!E
OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM ZONE R-1, R-3, AND C-1 to C--l-IL)
AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE.
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Attorney Brown read this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
';!hiddon, that further reading be waived and Ordinance
No. 130 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 66-44. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN Tr-!E SUM OF
$117,125.91 DEMANDS NUMBERS 2050 THROUGH 2161.
Mayor Maude requested this resolution read by title
only and a summary of expenditures presented, if
there were no objections. There were no objections.
City Treasurer Foutz read this resolution by title
only and presented a summary of expenditures.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Whiddon, that Resolution No. 66-41: be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, that further
summaries of expenditures be dispensed with and three
copies of the Claims and Demands be posted in the City
Hall.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
12.
RESOLUTION NO. 66-45. COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS.
1,!ALNUT GROVE AVENUE.
A RESOLUTION! OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION FROM COUNTY AID
• TO CIEIES FUND FOR THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY
AND CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS, GUTTERS, CROSS GUTTERS,
AND RECONSTRUCTION ON WALNUT GROVE AVENUE FROM
GARVEY AVENUE TO HELLMAN AVENUE.
City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution
by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Andersen, that further reading be waived and Resolution
No. 66-45 be adopted.
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Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
• 1>. AGREEMENT. STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS. MATCHING FUNDS.
City Administrator Farrell presented this agreement to
the Council,
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Andersen, that the Council approve this agreement
and authorize.the Mayor to execute.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jac!cman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None:
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
l:. AGREEMENT. STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS. RESURFACING OF
VALLEY BOULEVARD.
City Administrator Farrell presented this agreement to
the Council.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
lghiddon, that the Council approve this agreement and
authorize the Mayor to execute.
• Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
15. HEARING OFFICER REPORTS, LICENSE APPLICATIONS.
A. PINK PANTHER. ENTERTAINMENT.
City Administrator Farrell presented this report in full.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Lowrey, that the Council approve the Hearing Officer's
Report and this license be granted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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B. ROSE ROOM. ENTERTAINMENT.
City Administrator Farrell presented this report in
full.
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It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that the Council approve the Hearing
Officer's Report and this license be granted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
• NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
C. KAROM AND KUE. BILLIARDS.
City Administrator Farrell presented this report in
r'ull.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Jackman, that the Council approve the Hearing Officer's
Report and this license be granted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
16. DEDICATION OF ROAD EASEMENT. B. J. MONTGOMERY, ET.AL.
BARTLETT STREET.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the Council
accept this dedication and authorize recordation.
17. DEDICATION OF ROAD EASEMENT. UNIVERSAL SAVINGS.
IVAR AVENUE.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Jackman, and unanimously carried that the Council
accept this dedication and authorize recordation.
13. DEDICATION OF SANITARY SEWER. MARK II HOME.
LINDCOVE LANE.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the Council
approve the work and accept for public use this sanitary
sewer offered for dedication.
19. APPOINTMENT OF TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER.
Mayor Maude declared the meeting recessed to a
personnel session at 11:02 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 11:13 o'clock
p.m.
Mayor Maude stated he would like to appoint Leo Henlin
as a member of the Traffic Commission. His term to
expire October, 1969.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the Council
ratify this appointment.
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COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
20. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION.
Planning Director Hersh advised the Council that the
Planning Commission recommended that the provisions
of.Ordinance No, 177 be extended for one year.
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Mayor Maude ordered this matter set for public
hearing July 12, 1966.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
21. None.
COMMUNICATIONS
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22, fa. FRANK AND ROSALIE SCORCIA.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
in full requesting an appeal from the Planning Commission
decision on Conditional Use Permit No. 7.
Mayor Maude ordered hearing set for July 12, 1966.
B. TELPHER E. WRIGHT.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
in full thanking the Council for the resolution presented
to Mr. Wright at a recent testimonal dinner,
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C, UNITED NATIONS ,ASSOCIATION.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
in full regarding United Nations Day.
This communication was received and filed.
D. EL MONTE 0,41 ON HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
in full expressing appreciation for use of the Pool
office by the /Adult School for the past year and
requesting use of the same facilities for the coming
year.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the Adult
School be permitted to use the pool office for the
1966-67 school year.
E. E. C, CURRY AFdD J. P. DAUER.
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(See page 4)
F. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES.
City Administrator Farrell presented this notice of
the June 15th meeting to be held in Palmdale.
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23. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
Elizabeth Mata, '0724 De Adalena Street,
commended the Council for the use of reflectorized
street markings and for their assistance in the Clean,
Inc. campaign.
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24. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICALS.
City Clerk Armstrong advised the Council that a
petition had been filed requesting that any proposed
widening of Rio Hondo Avenue be removed from the
i-faster Plan of Streets and Highways.
Council concurred that this petition be forwarded to
the Planning Commission for recommendation.
B. Attorney Brown advised the Council that dedication
of road easement for Mission Drive had been received
for Richfield uil Co. and were in order for acceptance.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the Council
accept this dedication and authorize recordation.
C. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council
that the architect has completed the preliminary
plans for the City Hall and is ready to start on
the working drawings. Estimated building construction
cost is $388,500.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council-
man Whiddon that the Council approve Phase 2 portion
of the City Hall plans and authorize the architect
to proceed with the working drawings.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,.
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None..
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
D. City Administrator Farrell requested the Council
set a budget study session in the near future. Council
concurred they would meet June 20, 1966.
E. Mayor Maudo reported on a recent meeting with the
Cities of Pico Rivera and South E1 Monte concerning
[Annexation No. 32.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council-
man Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the meeting
adjourn to June 20 at 7:00 o'clock p.m. Meeting
adjourned at 11:36 o'clock p.m.
MA CITY CLERK
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