CC - 03-22-66CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of March 22, 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 8:00 o'clock p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmen Stead.
The Invocation was delivered by the Reverend William
Ward of the Garvalia Presbyterian Church.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
Absent: Councilmen: None.
Ex officio: Armstrong, Envall, Foutz, Hersh, Meyer,
Watson.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 8, 1966 - REGULAR MEETING.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
• Lowrey, that the minutes of March 8, 1966 be approved as
printed.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE b;'HO DESIRE TO
ADDRESS THE COUNCIL.
None.
Mayor Maude stated if there were no objections, item 16E
would be considered at this time. There were no objections.
16E. MRS. LEAH M. VALKO
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication,
appealing the Planning Commission decision in Zone Variance
Case No. 37.
• Don Harvel, representing Victor/Pearce Realty Corporation
withdrew the application for Zone Variance.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Andersen, that this application to withdraw be approved,
and in view of applicants withdrawal that the Planning
Commission's decision be set aside, the appeal be dis-
missed and the appeal fee be refunded.
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Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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PUBLIC HEAR I HGS
5. STREET IMPROVEMENT. ROCKHOLD AVENUE - t%(ILLARD AVENUE,
EAST SIDE, DOROTHY AVENUE TO GARVEY AVENUE. CURB,
GUTTER AND APPROACHES.
Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to
please stand and be sworn. No one responded.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a
petition had been filed representing more than 60% of the
front footage.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:16,
o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed
immediately.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that this improvement proceed.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
• Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
6. STREET IMPROVEMENT. MUSCATEL AVENUE, BOTH SIDES, MISSION
DRIVE TO ZERELDA AVENUE. CURB, GUTTER AND APPROACHES.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
petitions had been filed representing more than 60%
of the front footage.
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 8:17
o'clock p.m, -.do one responded and the hearing closed
immediately.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Andersen, that this improvement proceed.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
• NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
7. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. ELLIS LANE, MARSHALL
STREET TO OLNEY STREET.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
assessments for this project total $2,003.38.
Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to
please stand and be sworn.
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The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:18
o'clock p.m.
Ursula Mueller, 3602 Ellis Lane addressed the Council
regarding extraordinary excavation.
Marcia Miller, 3618 Ellis Lane addressed the Council
regarding tie in _o existing driveway and new approach.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 8:32
o'clock p.m.
RESOLUTION NO. 66-14. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN
(ELLIS LANE, MARSHALL STREET TO OLNEY STREET)
Attorney Watson read this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that further reading be waived and Resolution
No. 66-14 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: [lone.
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8. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. MARSHALL STREET, ELLIS LANE
TO TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
assessments for this project total $1,320.29.
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 8:33
o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed
immediately.
RESOLUTION N0. 66-15. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN
(MARSHALL STREET, ELLIS LANE TO TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD)
Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Jackman, that further reading be waived and Resolution
No. 66-15 be adopted.
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Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. MISSION DELTA PARK AGREEMENT.
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Attorney Watson presented this agreement to the Council
and summarized its content. Mr. Watson advised the
Council that the agreement has been approved as to
form by both the water company attorney and the City
Attorney.
• It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Jackman, that the Council approve this agreement and
authorize the Mayor to execute.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
10. TEMPORARY RELOCATION OF CITY HALL.
Administrative Assistant Meyer presented a report of
the various locations available which might be used as
a temporary City Hall.
Following considerable discussion, it was moved by
Councilman Andersen, second by Mayor Maude, that the
Community Recreation Building at 3018 North Charlotte
Avenue, be used as the temporary city hall.
Roll call vote as follows:
• AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude.
NOES: Councilmen: Stead.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
NEW BUSINESS
11. ORDINANCE NO. 176. AMENDING GRADING PLAN CHECKING AND
PERMIT FEES.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REVISING THE GRADli\IG
PERMIT FEES PROVIDED FOR IN THE BUILDING CODE AND AMEND-
ING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only
and briefly summarized its content.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Andersen, that further reading be waived.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
• It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 176 be introduced.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
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RESOLUTION N0. 66-16
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$17,975.53 DEMANDS NUMBERS 1476 THROUGH 1525.
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 Councilman
Lowrey, that Resolution No. 66-16 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 66-17
Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
None.
None.
ORDERING CLERK TO CANVASS ELECTION.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 12TH DAY OF APRIL, 1966, TO BE
MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD.
Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Jackman, that further reading be waived and Resolution
No. 66-17 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented this recommendation
to the Council.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Andersen, second by Councilman Stead, that the Council
• tentatively approve the acquisition of an additional
25 feet of right-of-way on the south side of Marshall
Street from Rosemead Boulevard westerly 350 feet and
authorize preliminary appraisals; approval of the
remainder of this proposal to be based on the pre-
liminary appraisals.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
14. TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
Recommendation to acquire an additional 25 feet of
right-of-way on Marshall Street, south side, from
Rosemead Boulevard to Muscatel Avenue.
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COMMITTEE.REPORTS
15. BEAUTIFICATIOi'i COMMITTEE REPORT.
City Administrator Farrell presented this report and
advised the Council they might wish to consider the
• Committees request that any committee Funds not revert
to the General Fund for a period of 5 years but be
held in trust for a beautification committee.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Andersen,
second by Councilman Stead, and unanimously carried, that
Mr. Hersh report to the Beautification Committee that the
Council.would recommend that their motion be changed that
if the present beautification committee were disolved
that funds would be held in trust for five years for any
Rosemead City appointed beautification committee.
COMMUNICATIONS
16. A. ROSEMEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
requesting endorsement of the Rosemead School District
tax override election to be held September 20, 1966.
The Council requested Attorney Watson to draft a
resolution for consideration later in the meeting.
• B. WARREN M. DORN.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
requesting opposition to proposed legislation to legalize
marijuana.
Following discussion, Mayor Maude requested the City
Attorney to prepare a resolution for consideration at
the next meeting.
C. MRS. H. H. TELLKAMP.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
requesting the vacation of Chestnut Street from the
Rubio Wash to Delta Street.
Following discussion, Mayor Maude instructed the Planning
Director, the City Administrator and the City Attorney to
investigate this request and report at the next meeting.
D. C. KENNETH MILLER
(see page 2, Item 7)
• E. MRS. LEAH M. VALKO
(see page 1)
17. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO
ADDRESS THE COUNCIL.
Mr, and Mrs. LeRoy F. Young, 7533 East Garvey Avenue,
addressed the Council regarding rubbish disposal and,
Line C of Flood Control Project 529.
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18. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
County Librarian has notified the City that it is to
appoint an additional representative to the Region VII
Library Board or the newly annexed branch library.
B. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
• the City has been requested to vacate this location
by June.l.
C. City Administrator. Farrell advised the Council that the
final map of Tract No. 24250 has been recommended for
approval by the City Engineer subject to a quit claim
from Edison Company on the 20 foot easement-to the north.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that the Council approve the final map of
Tract No. 24250 subject to proof that the easement has
been quit claimed by the Edison Company.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
D. City Administrator Farrell recommended that the Council
approve the appointment of Ralph Laudenslayer as Acting
Park Director.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Stead, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve
the foregoing recommendation.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 66-18. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ENDORSING THE ROSEMEAD SCHOOL
DISTRICT TAX OVERRIDE CONTINUATION.
Attorney Watson presented the foregoing resolution in
full.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Jackman, that Resolution No. 66-18 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
• Andersen, that this meeting adjourn in memory of Michael
Shands.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Meeting adjour; ed at 11:05 o'clock p.m.
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