CC - 04-19-66 - Adjourned MeetingCITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of April 19, 1966
An adjourned 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 7:32 o'clock p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Attorney Watson.
The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Stead.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
Absent: Councilmen: Jackman.
Ex officio: Armstrong, Farrell, Hersh, Meyer, Watson.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 22, 1966 - REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 30, 1966 - SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 12, 1966 - REGULAR MEETING
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Stead, that the minutes of March 22, 1966, March 30, 1966
and April 12, 1966 be approved as.printed.
• Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
-y NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
4. REPORT OF CANVASS OF ELECTION.
City Clerk Armstrong presented the Clerk's Certificate
of Canvass.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 66-21. DECLARING RESULTS OF ELECTION.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY OF ROSEMEAD ON THE 12TH DAY
OF APRIL, 1966, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH
OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW.
Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
Councilman Stead requested that the Clerk's report show
that write-in votes were cast as follows:
D. W. O'Conner 2 votes
Henry E. Stead 2 votes
Councilman Jackman arrived at 7:40 o'clock p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Andersen, that further reading be waived and Resolution
No. 66-21 be adopted.
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Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
WOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Cc••:.cilmen: None.
. CITY CLERK'S STATEMENT OF ELECTION RESULTS:
That in accordance with the provisions of Sections
22932 and 22933 of the Elections Code of the State of
California, the results of said election are hereby
declared to be as follows:
a. The whole number of votes cast in the City of
Rosemead at the said election was 3,161.
b. The names of the persons voted for at said
election were:
Stuart H. Maude
Herbert Finley
John (Mickey) Pitre
Robert 0. Spencer
Paul S. Taylor
Daniel M. Tirre
H. C. (Grady) Whiddon
C. That no measure was voted upon at said election.
d. That the office for which each person was voted
for is as follows:
• Stuart H. Maude for Member of the City Council,
to-hold office for the full term of 4 years,
Herbert Finley for Member of the Cityy Council,
to.hold,office for the.full term.. of 4 years,
.John.(Mickey) Pitre.for-Member _of the City-Council,
to hold office for. the)full .term of,4 years,---
Robert 0. Spencer for Member of the City Council,
to hold office.for the full term of 4 years,
Paul S. Taylor for Member of.the Cityy'Council,
to hold office for the full term of 4 'years,
Daniel•M. Tirre for Member of the City Council,
to hold office for the full term of 4 years,
H. G. (Grady) Whiddon for Member of the City Council,
to hold office for the full term of 4 years.
e. That the.number of-votes given at each precinct
to each person is as follows:
Stuart H. Maude, for Member of the City Council
for the full term
of 4 years,
Consolidated
Precinct
1
140
Consolidated
Precinct
2
112
Consolidated
Precinct
3
142
Consolidated
Precinct
4
167
Consolidated
Precinct
5
95
Consolidated
Precinct
6
143
2 -
Consolidated
Precinct
7
219
Consolidated
Precinct
8
123
Consolidated
Precinct
9
95
Consolidated
Precinct
10
139
Consolidated
Precinct
11
86
Consolidated
Precinct
12
104
Consolidated
Precinct
13
96
Consolidated
Precinct
14
115
Consolidated
Precinct
15
61
Consolidated
Precinct
16
53
Consolidated
Precinct
17
84
Consolidated
Precinct
18
33
Consolidated
Precinct
19
48
Consolidated
Precinct
20
65
Total
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Herbert Finley, for Member of the City Council for
the full term of 4 years,
Consolidated
Precinct
1
28
Consolidated
Precinct
2
23
Consolidated
Precinct
3
40
Consolidated
Precinct
4
49
Consolidated
Precinct
5
30
Consolidated
Precinct
6
31
Consolidated
Precinct
7
49
Consolidated
Precinct
8
29
Consolidated
Precinct
9
15
Consolidated
Precinct
10
35
Consolidated
Precinct
11
11
Consolidated
Precinct
12
25
Consolidated
Precinct
13
17
Consolidated
Precinct
14
24
• Consolidated
Precinct
15
5
Consolidated
Precinct
16
11
Consolidated
Precinct
17
15
Consolidated
Precinct
18
18
Consolidated
Precinct
19
19
Consolidated
Precinct
20
16
Total
9p
John (Mickey) Pitre, for Member of the City Council
for the full term of 4 years,
Consolidated
Precinct
1
6
Consolidated
Precinct
2
42
Consolidated
Precinct
3
37
Consolidated
Precinct
4
20
Consolidated
Precinct
5
11
Consolidated
Precinct
6
34
Consolidated
Precinct
7
26
Consolidated
Precinct
8
26
Consolidated
Precinct
9
20
Consolidated
Precinct
10
24
Consolidated
Precinct
11
3
Consolidated
Precinct
12
7
Consolidated
Precinct
13
14
Consolidated
Precinct
14
21
Consolidated
Precinct
15
4
•
Consolidated
Precinct
16
6
Consolidated
Precinct
17
11
Consolidated
Precinct
18
5
Consolidated
Precinct
19
13
Consolidated
Precinct
20
13
Total
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Robert 0. Spencer, for Member of the City Council
for the full term of 4 years,
Consolidated
Precinct
1
13
. Consolidated
Precinct
2
16
Consolidated
Precinct
3
27
Consolidated
Precinct
4
26
Consolidated
Precinct
5
18
Consolidated
Precinct
6
15
•
Consolidated
Precinct
7
27
Consolidated
Precinct
8
Il
Consolidated
Precinct
9
12
Consolidated
Precinct
10
11
Consolidated
Precinct
11
12
Consolidated
Precinct
12
30
Consolidated
Precinct
13
15
Consolidated
Precinct
14
21
Consolidated
Precinct
15
10
Consolidated
Precinct
16
1
Consolidated
Precinct
17
16
Consolidated
Precinct
18
14
Consolidated
Precinct
19
19
Consolidated
Precinct
20
10
Total
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Paul S. Taylor, for Member of the City Council
for the full term of 4 years
Consolidated
Precinct
1
98
Consolidated
Precinct
2
78
Consolidated
Precinct
3
70
Consolidated
Precinct
4
84
Consolidated
Precinct
5
46
• Consolidated
Consolidated
Precinct
Precinct
6
7
76
101
Consolidated
Precinct
8
67
Consolidated
Precinct
9
62
Consolidated
Precinct
10
64
Consolidated
Precinct
11
48
Consolidated
Precinct
12
59
Consolidated
Precinct
13
52
Consolidated
Precinct
14
79
Consolidated
Precinct
15
48
Consolidated
Precinct
16
21
Consolidated
Precinct
17
52
Consolidated
Precinct
18
14
Consolidated
Precinct
19
59
Consolidated
Precinct
20
48
Total
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Daniel M. Tirre, for Member of the City Council
for the full term of 4 years,
Consolidated
Precinct
1
9
Consolidated
Precinct
2
20
Consolidated
Precinct
3
15
Consolidated
Precinct
4
23
Consolidated
Precinct
5
14
Consolidated
Precinct
6
17
• Consolidated
Precinct
7
19
Consolidated
Precinct
8
20
Consolidated
Precinct
9
9
Consolidated
Precinct
10
13
Consolidated
Precinct
11
10
Consolidated
Precinct
12
7
Consolidated
Precinct
13
5
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Consolidated
Precinct
14
63
Consolidated
Precinct
15
7
Consolidated
Precinct
16
2
Consolidated
Precinct
17
5
Consolidated
Precinct
IS
8
Consolidated
Precinct
19
3
Consolidated
Precinct
20
19
Total
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H. G. (Grady) Whiddon, for Member of the City Council
for the full term of 4 years,
Consolidated
Precinct
1
37
Consolidated
Precinct
2
37
Consolidated
Precinct
3
68
Consolidated
Precinct
4
59
Consolidated
Precinct
5
32
Consolidated
Precinct
6
77
Consolidated
Precinct
7
93
Consolidated
Precinct
8
32
Consolidated
Precinct
9
39
Consolidated
Precinct
10
61
Consolidated
Precinct
11
71
Consolidated
Precinct
12
76
Consolidated
Precinct
13
79
Consolidated
Precinct
14
74
Consolidated
Precinct
15
33
Consolidated
Precinct
16
69
Consolidated
Precinct
17
117
Consolidated
Precinct
18
52
Consolidated
Precinct
19
75
Consolidated
Precinct
20
73
Total
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The number of votes cast by absentee voters for
each of said persons was:
Stuart H. Maude
13
Herbert Finley
2
John (Mickey) Pitre
0
Robert 0. Spencer
1
Paul S. Taylor
6
Daniel M. Tirre
0
H. G. (Grady) Whiddon
5
f. The number of votes given in the City of Rosemead to
each person thus voted for is as follows:
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Stuart H. Maude 2133
Herbert Finley 492
John (Mickey) Pitre 343
Robert 0. Spencer 325
Paul S. Taylor 1232
Daniel M. Tirre 288
H. G. (Grady) Whiddon 1259
Write Ins 4
Successful candidate's campaign expense statements
are on file:
6. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEN. CITY
CLERK
City Clerk Edythe Armstrong administered the Oath to
the newly elected Councilmen, Stuart H. Maude and H. G.
(Grady) Whiddon.
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7. DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION. CITY CLERK.
City Clerk Edythe Armstrong presented each of the
newly elected Councilmen with their Certificate of
Election.
Mayor Maude presented ra plaque to Councilman Stead
on behalf of the members of the Council.
8. PUBLIC STATEMENT. OUTGOING COUNCILMAN.
Councilman Stead made a brief statement expressing
his pleasure of serving on the Council and also
expressed some of his hopes for the future of the
City.
9. SEATING OF NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEN.
Councilmen Maude and Whiddon assumed their seats at the
Council table.
Councilman Lowrey requested a personnel session and
the meeting recessed to said session at 7:52 o'clock p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 8:09 o'clock p.m.
10. ELECTION OF MAYOR.
Mayor Maude relinquished the gavel to City Clerk Armstrong.
City Clerk Armstrong announced that nominations were in
• order for the office of Mayor.
Councilman Andersen placed in nomination the name of
Stuart H. Maude.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that nominations be
closed and the Clerk instructed to cast a unanimous
ballot for Stuart H. Maude.
11. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE.
Mayor Maude announced that nominations were in order
for the office of Mayor pro tempore.
Mayor Maude placed in nomination the name of Arnold C.
Andersen.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Mayor Maude,
that nominations be closed and the Clerk instructed to
cast a unanimous ballot for Arnold C. Andersen.
AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
• ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Andersen.
12. STATEMENTS OF NEW COUNCILMEN.
Councilman Whiddon stated he was very happy to be elected
and that he wished to go and grow with the City.
Mayor Maude stated he was in complete accord with Council-
man Whiddon's statement.
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Mayor Maude declared a short recess at 8:12 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 8:16 o'clock p.m.
13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
• None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
15. ORDINANCE NO. 176. AMENDING GRADING PLAN CHECKING AND
PERMIT FEES. Second Reading.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REVISING THE GRADING
PERMIT FEES PROVIDED FOR IN THE BUILDING CODE AND AMENDING
THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Lowrey, that further reading be waived.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
• Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Andersen, that Ordinance No. 176 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 66-22. OPPOSING LEGISLATION TO LEGALIZE
MARIJUANA.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
OPPOSING PROPOSED CONSITUTIONAL INITIATIVE TO LEGALIZE
MANUFACTURE, SALE, PURCHASE, POSSESSION AND TRANSPORTA-
TION OF MARIJUANA.
Attorney Watson 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. 66-22 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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17. APPOINTMENT OF SANITATION DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE AND
ALTERNATE.
Mayor Maude advised the Council that
automatically the Representative and
appoint Councilman Andersen as Alters
it was moved by Councilman Andersen,
man Lowrey,.that this appointment be
Roll call vote as follows:
the Mayor is
he would like to
late.
second by Council-
confirmed.
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
IOU. AWARDING MISSION DRIVE CONTRACT.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the
following bids had been received:
Strecker Construction Co. $124,261.38
Ohl Paving, Inc. $126,542.36
Vernon Paving Company $129,777.23
Griffith Company $132,442.01
Sully-Miller Contracting Co. $135,658.74
Mr. Farrell further advised the Council that the Road
Department recommended that the contract be awarded to
Strecker Construction Co.
• It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Andersen, that the contract be awarded to Strecker
Construction Company, and the Mayor be authorized to
execute.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
19. REPORT ON COSTS AND SETTING HEARING DATE, PITKIN STREET,
ENCINITA AVENUE TO TERMINUS.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that total
project cost was $4,973.23 and recommended that hearing
be set for May 10, 1966.
Mayor Maude ordered public hearing on this matter set
for May 10, 1966.
• 20. REPORT ON ORDINANCE NO. 173.
Attorney Watson advised the Council that this ordinance
had been adopted as an urgency measure and would therefore
expire 90 days after the date of adoption. Attorney
Watson recommended that a public hearing be set to extend
this ordinance for a period of one year.
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It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that this matter be set for public hearing
May 10, 1966.
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Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS.
A. CLOSURE OF PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS - ADJACENT TO
GARVEY SCHOOL.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the
Traffic Commission recommended that this underpass be
permanently closed and that the signal at Jackson Avenue
and Garvey Avenue be upgraded with "walk - don't walk"
boxes, intersection lighting, and mast arms.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman
Andersen, that this Traffic Commission recommendation
be approved.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: Jackman.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
B. BOULEVARD STOP. EARLSWOOD DRIVE AT IVAR AVENUE.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the
Traffic Commission recommended that a boulevard stop be
installed on Earlswood Drive at the east approach to
Ivar Avenue, with stop bar pavement markings, and 50
feet of double centerline striping on Earlswood Drive
and on.lvar Avenue southerly of the intersection.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that the foregoing recommendation be approved.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
None.
None.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.
Planning Director Hersh presented this recommendation
that minimum lot sizes be upgraded and policies be
established in connection therewith.
Following considerable discussion, it was moved by
Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Whiddon, that
the Planning Commission be directed to continue studies
on matters set forth in this Economic Development
Committee Report dated April 15, 1966 and to report back
to the City Council in 60 days.
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Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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ORDINANCE NO. 177. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD MAKING CHANGES IN ZONING
REGULATIONS AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
Attorney Watson presented this ordinance in full.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council-
man Andersen, that Ordinance No. 177 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
23.
COMMUNICATIONS
Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
None.
None.
A. CENTRAL BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
urging support of the $850,000,000. Metropolitan Water
District Bond Issue.
Following discussion, Attorney Watson was requested to
• prepare a resolution for consideration at the next
meeting.
B. CITY OF LOS ANGELES.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
urging the formation of a three-county plan in place of
S.C.A.G.
Following discussion, Mayor Maude ordered this communica-
tion received and filed.
C. CITY OF LA MIRADA.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
urging that Jim Jenkins be elected to the office of
Treasurer of the California Contract Cities Association.
Mayor Maude ordered this communication received and
filed.
D. STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION.
• City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
regarding authorization to inspect Board of Equalization
records.
Mayor Maude ordered this communication received and
filed.
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24. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
Elizabeth Mata, 3724 DeAdalena Street, addressed the
Council regarding the seconding of motions.
Paul Hershey, 9025 E. Newby, extended best wishes to
the new council.
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25. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. Mayor Maude stated he would like to appoint
Councilman Whiddon to the Rosemead Recreation and
Park Board.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that this appointment be confirmed.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
B. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council
that.Assembly Bill 66 was signed by the Governor on
April 15.
C. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
they were invited to attend the opening game of the
Rosemead Pony League on April 22, 1966.
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D. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council
that Supervisor Debs had notified the City that funds
have been included in the preliminary budget for
designing the section of Walnut Grove southerly of
Garvey Avenue, and Supervisor Bonelli has notified
the City that the County is including $43,000 in the
preliminary budget for matching funds for the
construction of Walnut Grove Avenue from Hellman
to Garvey.
E. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council
that the formal dedication.of Fort Rotary would be
held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 1966.
F.. Planning.Director Hersh informed the Council that
the Landscape Architect will present the preliminary
plans for the four major boulevards April 27, 1966, at
7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
G. Councilman Jackman urged attendance by the Council
• to the Area D, Civil Defense and Disaster meeting to v
be held May 19, 1966 at the Elks Lodge, 1471 W. Halt,
Pomona.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the meeting
adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:39 o'clock p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLERK