CC - 09-28-65CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of September 28, 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 8:02 o'clock p.m.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Henry E.
Stead.
The Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Paul Hershey
of the Community Methodist Church.
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 14, 1965 - REGULAR MEETING.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman; second by Councilman
Lowrey, that the minutes of September 14, 1965 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 WHO DESIRE TO
• ADDRESS THE COUNCIL,
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to please
stand and be sworn. No one responded.
5. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. RIO HONDO AVENUE, EAST SIDE,
RALPH STREET TO GUESS STREET.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
assessments for this project total $357.01.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:06
o'clock p.m. No one responded and ::he hearing closed
immediately.
RESOLUTION NO. 65-73. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN
(RIO HONDO AVENUE, EAST SIDE, RALPH STREET TO GUESS STREET)
Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
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It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that further reading be waived and Resolution
No. 65-73 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
• NOES:
ABSENT:
UNFINISHED
6. ORDINANCE
ELECTRICAL
Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
Councilmen: None.
Councilmen: None.
BUSINESS
40. 165. ADOPTION OF BUILDING, PLUMBING AND
CODE - 1965 EDITION. SECOND READING.
Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Lowrey, and unanimously carried that further reading
be waived..
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council-
man Jackman, that Ordinance No. 165 be adopted..
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen,. Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None..
7.
PROPOSAL REGARDING INITIAL VISIT TO SISTER CITY.
Ken Pike, Sister City Committee Chairman requested that
the City assume the financial responsibility for sending
k representatives on this initial visit. Representatives
to be Mayor Maude, Councilman Lowrey, City Administrator
Farrell and Mir. Pike. Air fare is $146.50. Mr. Pike
also requested that funds be allocated to purchase flags
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and small gifts.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Lowrey,
second by Councilman Andersen, that the City underwrite
the cost for all Councilmen who wish to go, the City
Administrator and Committee Chairman Pike for the initial
visit to Zapopan, Mexico.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
NEW BUSINESS
8.
WALNUT GROVE AVENUE RAILROAD CROSSING AGREEMENT.
Attorney Watson recommended that minor revisions be made
in paragraphs 2 and 3.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council-
man Jackman, that the Council approve the agreement
and authorize the Mayor to execute subject to the
amendments proposed by the attorney.
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Roll call vote as follows:
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AYES:- Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT; Councilmen: None.
• 9: RESOLUTION NO. 65-74. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$14,787.30 DEMANDS NUMBERS 620 THROUGH 682.
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
Stead, that Resolution No. 65-74 be adopted.
. Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
10. RESOLUTION N0. 65-75. ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CIRCULATE PETITION ANNEXATION
NO. 30.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT OF A COPY OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO CIRCULATE PETITION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY
DESIGNATED AS "ANNEXATION NO..30" AND AN AFFIDAVIT OF
PUBLICATION THEREOF AND APPROVING THE CIRCULATION OF THE
PETITION.
Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Stead, 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 Lowrey, second by Councilman
Andersen, that Resolution No, 65-75 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES:. Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None:.
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11„ APPEAL OF PLAON ING COMMISSION DECISION. CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. D".
Mayor Maude stated if there were no objections, public
hearing would be set for October 26, 1965. There were
no objections.
• 12. DEDICATION OF RIGHT OF WAY - WALNUT GROVE AVENUE.
C. F. & T. H. MCCOMB.
1). DEDICATION OF RIGHT OF WAY - EARLE STREET. M. D. & C. KNELL.
14. DEDICATION OF RIGHT OF WAY - WHITMORE STREET. B. R. and
H. C. HULL.
15. DEDICATIONS OF RIGHTS OF WAY - MISSION DRIVE._
A. S. & E. 1HITESIDE B. W.E. & E.M. PATRICK.
Attorney Watson advised the Council that the five fore-
going dedications were in proper form for acceptance.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Jackman, that the five foregoing dedications be accepted
• and recordation authorized.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
15.A. DISCUSSION OF PAVILLION OF AMERICAN FLAGS,
City Administrator Farrell briefly explained this
proposal of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude,
second by Councilman Lowrey, that the City Administrator'
instruct Mr. Girvigian to include a pavillion of flags
• in the City Hall plans if at all possible or to cooperate
with the County architect to work this in as a joint
facility.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None,
15.B. APPOINTMENT OF SISTER CITY
CALIFORNIA CITIES (Not on
Mayor Maude stated he woul
• Jackman as the Sister City
of California Cities.
It was moved by Councilman
man Stead, and unanimously
appointment be ratified.
REPRESENTATIVE - LEAGUE OF
agenda)
I like to appoint Councilman
representative to the League
Andersen, second by Council-
carried, that the foregoing
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
16. None.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
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17. None.
COMMUNICATIONS
10. A. HOPE UNION CHURCH.
• City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
regarding a high school in the church facilities.
Mayor Maude ordered this communication referred to the
Planning Commission.
Mayor Maude declared a short recess at 9:01 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 9:09 o'clock p.m.
19. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE !,MO DESIRE TO
ADDRESS THE COUNCIL.
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20. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
a Beautification Committee report had been received and
foremost in this report were the plans to beautify the.
northwest corner of Walnut Grove Avenue and Mission Drive.
Administrative Assistant Meyer presented a proposal for
installation of water service, masonry planters, grading,
lighting, etc, at an estimated cost of ;1,350.
It was moved by Councilman, Jackman, 'second by Council-
man Lowrey, that the Council authorize the installation
of water service at the northwest corner of Walnut Grove
Avenue and Mission Drive subject to execution of a lease
• for this property.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the
Edison Company had submitted a license agreement concerning
this property.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Andersen, that the Council approve this license agreement
and authorize the Mayor to execute, subject to approval
by the City Attorney as to form.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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B. Mayor Maude advised the Council that he had received
a letter from Dr. McCray, principal of Rosemead High
School concerning the lack of street lighting in front
of the school.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Lowrey,
second by Councilman Jackman, that the City Administrator
be instructed to install the street lighting necessary on
existing power poles on Mission Drive in front of Rosemead
High School and Muscatel Elementary School.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
C. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
it would be appropriate for the Council to indicate b'y'
resolution their inteni16h'regardingiLhe streets in the
proposed shopping center at the northeast corker of
Rosemead boulevard and the Freeway:
RESOLUTION N0. 65-76. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGARDING STREET VACATION.
Attorney Watson presented this resolution in full.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Jackman, that Resoiution No. 65-76 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Stead.
D. City Administrator Farrell recommended that the Council
• consider an ordinance change in conjunction with the man-
datory requirement for parkway trees requiring the City
to handle all parkway tree planting.
E. Councilman Lowrey requested a report be made of police
coverage in the newly annexed areas, particularly traffic,
parking and speeding.
F. Mayor Maude advised the Council that an application
for an A.B.C. license has been made for 9008 East Valley
Boulevard. This is an application for a new license.
RESOLUTION NO. 65-77. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROTESTING THE isSUAHCE OF AN ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE LICENSE AT 9008 EAST VALLEY BOULEVARD.
1191 Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Stead, that further reading be waived and Resolution No.
65-77 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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G. Attorney 'Matson advised the Council that the purchase
of property at 4527 Ivar Avenue had been completed and it
would be in order for the Council to accept the deed to
this property and authorize recordation.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Andersen, that the Council accept this deed and authorize
recordation.
• Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jacicman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Ht Attorney !;:'a;:son advised the Council 'chat he approved
the Edison Company license agreement (Item 20A.) as to
form. Attorney tJatson advised the City.Administrator to
notify the City's Insurance agent of this agreements
I. Administrative Assistant Meyer advi-sed the Council
• that the San Gabriel Valley County Water District had
requested the City to.consider installation of turf and
trees on the water company property proposed for a
neighborhood park on their property at the corner of
Delta Avenue and Mission Drive even though further
development will have to be delayed until the California
Christian Home is ready to participate.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Lowrey,
second by Councilman Stead, that the City approve pro-
ceeding with the first step of this development (the
planting of turf and a few trees):
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
is ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Victor Schmuck, of the Victor/Pearce Realty informed the
Council that the City would be welcome to remove any
trees they wished from the shmppino center site as soon
as his company takes possession.
It was-moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Mayor Maude,
and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. fleeting
adjourned at 10:10 o'clock p.m.
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