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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORV41A
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of October 26, 1965
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 3:07 o'clock p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Andersen.
The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Jackman.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
Absent; Councilmen: None.
Ex officio: Armstrong, Farrell, Foutz, Meyer, Watson.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 28, 1965 - REGULAR MEETING.
OCTOBER 8, 1965 - SPECIAL MEETING.
OCTOBER 12, 1965 - REGULAR MEETI'!G.
OCTOBER 14, 1965 - ADJOURNED MEETI:11G.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Lowrey, that the minutes of September 28, 1965, October 8,
1965, October 12, 1965 and October 14, 1965 be approved
as printed.
Councilman Andersen requested that the minutes of September
23, 1965 be corrected on page 6, paragraph 2 by adding
"on Ivar Avenue" at the end of said paragraph, and on
page 7, next to last paragraph, line 3 the word "shipping"
be corrected to "shopping".
• Councilman Jackman, with agreement of second changed his
motion to approve the minutes of September 28, 1965 as
corrected and the minutes of October 8, 12 and 14, 1965
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 WHO DESIRE TO
ADDRESS THE COUNCIL.
Dr. Herbert Finley,
itenneth Pike, 9220 Steele Street, and
Victor,Schmuch, 9253 Glendon Way, addressed the Council
regarding the proposed shopping center at the northeast
corner of Rosemead Boulevard and the San Bernardino
Freeway.
Mrs. Ora Richards, 8610 E. Mission Drive, made inquiry
regarding the proposed Mission Drive improvement.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. ANNEXATION NO. 25 A.
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 8:32
o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed
immediately.
RESOLUTION NO. 65-81. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RE PROTESTS TO ANNEXATION AREA
NO. 25A.
Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Lowrey, 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
Andersen, that Resolution No. 65-81 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
6. APPEAL FROM
PERMIT 3.
Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
Councilmen: None.
Councilmen: None.
PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION. CONDITIONAL USE
• Administrative Assistant Meyer presented the factual data
regarding this case.
Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to stand
and be sworn.. The Oath was administered by City Clerk
Armstrong.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:29 o'clock
p.m.
Sam Gates, 5945 Hart Street, Temple City,
Lyle Larson, 9047 Garrett Street, and
Robert Scott, 5405 Encinita Avenue, Temple City
addressed the Council as proponents of this permit.
Mildred McDonald, 3363 Bartlett Avenue,
. Adele P. Cram, 3367 Bartlett Avenue,
Mrs. Schultz, 3350 Bartlett Avenue, and
Shirley Guerra, 3402 Bartlett Avenue,
addressed the Council in opposit.ion to this request.
Harold Bishop, 3726 Bartlett Avenue,
Loren Rightmeier, 3724 Valley Boulevard, and
Ronald Weda, 3730 Bartlett Avenue,
addressed the Council regarding this matter.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 9:24
o'clock p.m.
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Following discussion, it was
second by Councilman Lowrey,
Planning Commission decision,
use permit.
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moved by Councilman Jackman,
that the Council sustain the
and deny this conditional
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Lowrey, Maude.
NOES: Councilmen: Andersen, Stead.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Mayor Maude declared a short recess at 9:42 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 9:54 o'clock p.m.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. ATTORNEY REPORT RE: SOUTH SAN GABRIEL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BUILDING.
Attorney Watson presented a communication from the South
• San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce concerning indebtedness
on this building and outlined procedure to be followed
if this offer is accepted.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Andersen,
second by Councilman Jackman, that the Council accept this
offer of the South San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce building
with an agreement to be completed subject to modification
of the clause to provide for meetings of the Woman's Club
in a community facility and eliminating any option of
repurchase.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
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Andersen, Jackman,
Maude, Stead.
None.
None.
3. APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION.
206 REVISED.
Lowrey,
PLOT PLAN NO.
Mayor Maude asked if a solution to the problem had been
reached by those involved.
Harold Bishop, 3726 Bartlett Avenue,
Glenn Baylor, 3724 Bartlett Avenue, and
hirs. Kawamoto, applicant and her agent George Sabbage
addressed the Council regarding this matter.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman,
second by Councilman Stead, that this matter be referred
back to the Planning Commission for restudy.
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Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Stead, that this appeal be granted and Plot Plan No. 206
Revised be denied.
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Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
• NEW BUSINESS
Andersen, Jackman,
Maude, Stead.
None.
None.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 65-82. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
Lowrey,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $8,3001.90
DEMANDS NUMBERS 764 THROUGH 817.
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 Lowrey, second by Councilman
Jackman, that Resolution No. 65-82 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
10. RESOLUTION 140. 65-83. RE: SISTER CITY AFFILIATION -
ZAPOPAN, MEXICO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
OFFICIALLY DESIGNATING AND REQUESTING THE AFFILIATION OF
THE PROUD AND HISTORIC CITY OF ZAPOPAN, IN THE STATE OF
JALISCO, REPUBLIC OF MEXICO, AS SISTER CITY OF THE CITY
• OF ROSEMEAD, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Attorney Watson presented this resolution in full.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Jackman, that Resolution No. 65-83 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
11 RESOLUTION NO. 65-84. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT. '701' FUNDS
FOR EXTENSION OF GENERAL PLAN.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PURSUANT
TO CHAPTER 1641, STATUTES OF 1959.
Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only
and summarized the agreement. Attorney Watson approved
the agreement as to form and provided a cover letter to
accompany the executed agreement.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Lowrey, that further reading be waived.
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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 the Council adopt Resolution No. 65-84,
approving this agreement and authorize the Mayor to
execute the agreement.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude.
NOES: Councilmen: Stead.
ABSENT.: Councilmen: None.
12. AWARD OF CONTRACT, WALNUT GROVE AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that follow-
ing evaluation the Road Department recommended that this
contract be awarded to D/W Paving, Inc.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Andersen, that the Council award Cash Contract No. 3-65
to D/W Paving, Inc.
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
Jackman, that the isayor be authorized to execute this
agreement.
• Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
13. DEDICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY. MISSION DRIVE. M.R. MINGS, et al.
Attorney Watson advised the Council that this dedication
was in proper form for acceptance.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Jackman, that the Council accept this dedication, and
authorize recordation.
• Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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14.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
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REa SECTION 9122.11
Attorney Watson advised the Council that he had prepared
an urgency ordinance in conformance with this recommendation.
ORDINANCE NO. 160. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
REGARDING CASH PAYMENT IN LIEU OF PARKING SPACES,
REPEALING SECTION 9122.11 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL
CODE AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF.
Attorney Watson read this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Stead, 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 Lowrey, second by Councilman
Stead, that ordinance No. 168 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES.: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT.: Councilmen: None.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the
Economic Development Committee recommended a moritorium
on service stations and second hand stores.
Attorney Watson advised the Council he had prepared an
ordinance for their consideration.
Following discussion, Council concurred that dog kennels
should also be included in this study.
Attorney Watson modified the ordinance to include dog
kennels in the moritorium:
ORDINANCE NO. 169. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
REGULATING AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS IN CERTAIN AREAS,
SECOND HAND STORES AND DOG KENNELS.
Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Jackman, that further reading be waived.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jac!cman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT:. Councilmen: None.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Jackman,.that Ordinance No, 169 be adopted.
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Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen.
NOES; Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
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Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
None.
None.
0 COMMUNICATIONS
16. A. EDWIN W. ;JADE - MAYOR OF LONG BEACH.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
informing the Council of a request to the Governor to
place on the call for the special legislative session
the matter of malting it a felony to possess, throw,
etc. a "Molotov Coctail".
Communication was received and filed.
B. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. VOTER REGISTRATION CENTERS.
• City Administrator Farrell presented this notification
that permanent voter registration centers will be maintained
at all County fire stations.
Councilman Lowrey requested that all women employees in the
City Hall be Deputy Registrars.
Mayor Maude advised the Council if there were no objections
he would require a report on item 15 back to Council in 60
days. There were no objections.
C. ADALINE GREGORY. L.A. COUNTY PARK AND RECREATION
COMMISSIONERS ASSOCIATION.
City Administrator Farrell presented this request for
information regarding the Rosemead Park District Board.
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17. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE Who DESIRE TO
ADDRESS THE COUNCIL.
Cen Pike, 9220 Steele Street, President of the Rosemead
Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council regarding an
editorial which recently appeared in a local paper
criticizing the Chamber.
13. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. Attorney bJatson advised the Council that action
previously taken by the-Council regarding streets within
the proposed shopping center at the northeast corner of
• Rosemead Boulevard and San Bernardion Freeway should be
redone since the variance has been altered.
Upon the recommendation of Attorney Watson, it was moved
by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman, that
the City Council declare its intention to Quit Claim to
adjacent property owners the strip under Ramona Boulevard
within the boundaries of Zone Variance No. 32A concurrent
with the vacation of Ramona Boulevard.
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Roll call vote as follows:
AYES:. Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Stead.
• B. City Administrator Farrell suggested that the house
recently purchased by the City on Ivar Avenue be rented.
Following discussion the Council concurred that the Mayor
may authorize the rental of this property and $85.00 per
month seemed a fair rental.
C. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
the League of California Cities Board of Directors meeting
would be held November 4, 1965 at 7:00 o'clock p.m.
D. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
the City employees have new hospital and accident coverage
with Equitable Life insurance.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey; second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the meeting
adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:53 o'clock p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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