CC - 05-10-66CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of May 10, 1966
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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 3:00 o'clock p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Whiddon.
The Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Robert
Hanson of the Rosemead Church of Christ.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
Absent: Councilmen: None.
Ex officio: Armstrong, Envall, Foutz, Meyer, Watson.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 26, 1966 - REGULAR MEETING.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Jackman, that the minutes of April 26, 1966 be approved
as printed.
• Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Mayor Maude stated if there were no objections items u,
9 and 10 would be considered at this time. There were
no objections.
10. RESOLUTION N0. 66-27. COMMENDING J. D. BARRETT.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD COMMENDING DEPUTY
J. D. BARRETT.
Attorney Watson presented this resolution in full.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Andersen, that Resolution No. 66-27 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
• AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Mayor Maude presented a copy of this resolution to
Deputy Barrett.
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8. RESOLUTION N0. 66-28. COMMENDING DAVID RAPP.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD COMMENDING DAVID E.
RAPP.
Attorney Watson presented this resolution in full.
. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Whiddon, that Resolution No. 66-23 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
9. RESOLUTION N0. 66-29. COMMENDING MARSHALL LEWIS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD COMMENDING MARSHALL
LEWIS.
Attorney Watson presented this resolution in full.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that Resolution No. 66-29 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
• NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Lt. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
Virginia Jaramillo, representing the Woman's Club,
juniors presented a check for $192.LS0 to the City
to purchase the Turtle for the park.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to
please stand and be sworn.
The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong.
5. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. PITKIN STREET, ENCINITA
AVENUE TO TERMINUS.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:14
o'clock p.m.
Forrest Day, 9427 Pitkin Street, stated his billing
• was for footage in excess of the width of his property.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at
3:16 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Maude instructed Administrative Assistant Meyer
to check this matter and report at the next meeting.
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6. EXTENSION O REOU1Rr:M7N"iS, ORDINANCE NO. 173.
Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to
please stand and be swo:-,. No one responded.
Mayor Maude declared the 'public hearing open at S:15
o'clock p.m. i1o one responded and the hearing was
closed_
• ORDNANCE NO, 179. AN O`INANCE OF THE "'.TY OF
ROSEXEAD CLASSIFY'i,,,;: CER'iAi!' PRGPERTY Ii%] ZONES C-3,
P, R-< AND R-3 AD EXTEND;NG ORDINANCE NO. 173 FOR
O1,1E YE%1R.
Attorney Watson read this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Jackman, that further reading be waived.
Poll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lcwrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
It was moved by Councilman Lcwrey, second by Councilman
Andersen, that Ordinance No. 179 be adopted.
Roll tail vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
is NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. ORDINANNCE NO. 172 CHANGE OF ZONE. SOUTHEAST CORNER
LOWER AZUSA ROAD AND ENC! 1;TA AVENUE. SECOND READING.
AN ORDI!ANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHAHIGING THE ZONE
OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM ZONE R-1 TO C-3-D AND AMENDING
THE MUNICIPAL CODE.
Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Andersen, that further reading be waived.
Roll tail vote as follows:
AYES: Co!!ncilmen; Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
• It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Whiddon that Ordinance No. 172 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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3. RESOLUTION NO. 66-23. COMMENDING DAVID RAPP.
(See Page 2.)
9. RESOLUTION N0. 66-29. COMMENDING MARSHALL LEWIS.
• (See Page 2.)
10. RESOLUTION N0. 66-27. COMMENDING J. D. BARRETT.
(See Page 1.)
11. RESOLUTION N0. 66-30. SUPPORTING JACK KENT COOKE
FORUM SPORTS ARENA IN WHITTIER NARROWS RECREATION
AREA.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ENCOURAGING JACK KENT COOKE TO LOCATE THE
NEW SPORTS ARENA IN THE WHITTIER NARROWS AREA.
Attorney Watson presented this resolution in full.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No.
66-30 be adopted.
NEW BUSINESS
• 12. RESOLUTION N0. 66-31. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$37,547.17 DEMANDS NUMBERS 1824 THROUGH 1936.
Mayor Maude requested this resolution read by title
only and a summary of expenditures presented.
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. 66-31 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
13. DEDICATION OF EASEMENT AND CLAIM FOR PAYMENT. MISSION
DRIVE.
Attorney Watson advised the Council that this claim
was for $6000 severance damage to facilities owned by
Shell Oil Company at the southeast corner of Mission
Drive and Rosemead Boulevard.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Andersen, that the Council authorize payment of this
claim, accept dedication, and authorize recordation
subject to approval by the County Engineer.
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Roll call vote as.follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
14. DEDICATION OF EASEMEMT. IVAR AVENUE. UNIVERSAL SAVINGS
AND LOAN.
Attorney Watson advised the Council that this dedication
was in order for acceptance.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Lowrey, that the Council accept this dedication and
authorize recordation.
Roll call vote as follows:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
15. DEDICATION
CURRIE, et
Councilmen:
Councilmen:
Councilmen:
OF ROAD EASE
al.
Andersen, Jackman,.Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
None.
None.
MENT. BARTLETT .AVENUE. ROGER
/Attorney Watson advised the Council that two dedications
were offered, one for Bartlett Street, and one for a
half width cul de sac. The dedications were in order
for acceptance subject to approval of the legal desc-
ription.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council-
man Jackman, that the Council accept these dedications
and authorize recordation subject to approval of the
legal description.
Roll call vote as follows:
Attorney Watson advised the
was for a hale width cul de
order for acceptance subject
description.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
15A. DEDICATION
(Not on ag
Councilmen:
Councilmen:
Councilmen:
OF ROAD EASE
anda)
Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
None.
None.
MENT. BLAINE MONTGOMERY.
Council that this dedication
sac development and was in
to approval of the legal
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Whiddon, that the Council accept this dedication
and authorize recordation subject to approval of the
legal description.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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16. DISCUSSION OF CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK INSTALLATION
REQUIREMENTS.
Following discussion, Mayor Maude ordered this matter
referred to the Planning Commission for study and report
within 60 days. The Council indicated that the
possibility of basing this requirement on valuation
of improvement rather than square footage should be
considered as well as two separate categories,
residential and commercial-industrial.
17. REPORT ON COSTS AND SETTING HEARING DATE; [VAR AVENUE,
RAMONA BOULEVARD TO GARVEY AVENUE.
Administrative Assistant Meyer advised the Council
that total cost of this project was $16,643.30
and staff recommended that hearing be- set for May 24.
Mayor Maude ordered hearing set for May 24, 1966.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATI
1S. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS.
A. FOUR WAY STOP. GRAND AVENUE AND !r!ALNUT GROVE AVENUE.
Administrative Assistant Meyer advised the Council that
the Traffic Commission recommended that four way
Boulevard Stops be installed at this intersection with
stop and stop bar pavement markings.
• It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that this recommendation be approved.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
B. RELOCATION OF BUS STOP ON HELLMAN AVENUE AT
ALHAMBRA WASH.
Administrative Assistant Meyre advised the Council that
the Commission recommended that the Rapid Transit District
be requested to relocate this bus stop westerly to
Kelburn Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Whiddon, that this recommendation be approved.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
• Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
19 None.
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COMMUNICATIONS
20. A. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY PUBLICATIONS.
Administrative Assistant Meyer presented this corrmunica-
tion regarding advertising in a 50th Anniversary Edition.
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This communication was received and filed.
B. AREA "D" CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER BOARD.
Administrative Assistant Meyer presented this meeting
notification.
C. ROSEMEAD 'lv4OMAN' S CLUB.
Administrative Assistant Meyer presented this communication
requesting the City Council to adopt the rose as the
official city flower.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried that the rose be
adopted as the official city flower.
D. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. (2 Communications)
Administrative Assistant Meyer presented this notification
of the General Membership meeting and the communication
regarding the loss of Federal Highway Funds.
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21 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
Robert Hanson, 4447 Bartlett Street, addressed,the
Council regarding the Mission Drive project.
Forrest Day, 9427 Pitkin Street, addressed the Council
regarding paveouts.
22. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. Attorney Watson advised the Council that the
Declaration of Trust for Tract No. 28570 has been
completed for Council approval.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Jackman, that the Council approve the Declaration of
Trust relating to Lot 12,Tract 28570 and authorize
execution by the Mayor and City Clerk.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
B. Administrative Assistant Meyer advised the Council
that Montgomery Ward development is constructing a
storm drain costing $29,000 and that the City could
increase the size of this drain to handle run off from
the east at a cost of $2,600 to the City.
Kayor Maude ordered this matter placed on the next agenda.
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C. Administrative Assistant Meyer advised the Council
that the Red Cross had requested approval of identifica-
tion cards which they will issue to their disaster
personnel.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
whiddon, that the Council approve this identification
card, at no cost to the City.
Roll call vote. as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
D. Administrative Assistant Meyer presented a communica-
tion announcing the Telpher E. Wright Testimonial Dinner
to be held May 24, 1966 at the California Country Club.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Mayor
rlaude, that Resolution No. 66-32 Commending Telpher
E. Wright be prepared by the City Attorney for pre-
sentation at this testimonial.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
• E. Councilman Jackman stated that he has received
complaints on the spraying of varnish, shellac and
stains at 3433 Twin Avenue.
F. Councilman Jackman requested that the denial of
a building permit for 3713 Rio Hondo (Avenue be in-
vestigated.
G. Councilman Jackman stated he had received complaints
regarding dogs running loose on Fern Avenue from Walnut
Grove Avenue to the Whittier Narrows.
H. Councilman Jackman brought up the number of lots
overrun with weeds.
Chief John Barton advised the Council that this year
notices were mailed to property owners rather than
posting the property.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
• Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this meeting
adjourn in memor, of Newton H. Templin. Meeting
adjourned at 9:34 o'clock p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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