CC - 04-27-65CITY qF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of April 27, 1965
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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 8:02 o'clock p.m.'
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Stead.
The invocation was delivered by the Reverend Robert
Strang of Immanuel Episcopal Church.'
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
• Maude,Stead.
Absent: Councilmen: None.
Ex officio: Armstrong, Brown, Farrell, Meyer.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 13, 1965 - REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 20, 1965 - ADJOURNED MEETING
Councilman Lowrey requested that the minutes of April 13,
1965, Page 5, Item 17, paragraph 2, be corrected to read
"National Library Week," rather than, "Public Schools
Week."
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Jackman, that the minutes of April 13, 1965 be approved
as corrected and the minutes of April 20, 1965 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
• 5. None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. ORDINANCE NO. 159. ANNEXATION NO. 27. SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE
ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED
AS "ANNEXATION NO. 27" TO THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD.
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It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Jackman, that this ordinance be read by title only.
Roll call vote as follows:
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Attorney Brown presented this ordinance by title only.
It was.moved,by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Jackman, that ordinance No. 159 be adopted.
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AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmeni None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Roll call vote as folic
AYES: Councilment
NOES: Councilmeri:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
NEW BUSINESS
7. ORDINANCE NO. 160. REQUIRING PARKWAY TREE PLANTING
AND AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE'. FIRST READING.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RE PLANTING OF
TREES IN CONJUNCTION WITH BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND
AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ws:
Andersen, Jackman; Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
None,
None.
Mayor Maude requested this ordinance read in full.
Attorney Brown presented this ordinance in full.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council-
man Andersen, that Ordinance No. 160 be introduced.
Roll call vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen
ABSENT: Councilmen
8. RESOLUTION No. 65-31.
Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude; Stead.
None.
None.
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$10,056.24 DEMANDS NUMBERS 3809 THROUGH 3878.
Mayor Maude requested this resolution read by title only
and a summary of expenditures presented. There were no
objections.
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City Administrator Farrell read this resolution by title
only and presented a summary of expenditures.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that Resolution No. 65-31 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead,
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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9. REPORT: ENGINEERING ROSEMEAD "--OM DRAIN PROJECT.
(1964 STORM DRAIN BOND ISSUE) H. M. SCOTT.
Harry Scott, Bob Herseg, Design Engineer and John
Crawford, Office Manager presented plans for this
project.. It was pointed out that engineering for
this project has required 4 months to complete,
but it will be at least Septeirber before County
approval is obtained.
10. REPORT ON COST AND SETTING HEARING DATE.. STRANG AVENUE -
LOFTUS TO TERMINUS.
City Administrator Farrell reported total cc.t for this
project was $2,896.73. .
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council-
man Jackman, and unanimously carried that public hear-
ing on this matter be set for May 11, 1965.
I1.• REPORT. ON COST AND SETTING HEARING DATE, EARLE STREET
NORWOOD TO TERMINUS
• City Administrator Farrell reported total cost for
this project was $7,000.77.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that public hear-
ing on this matter be set for May 11, 1965.
12, DEDICATION OF.RfGHTS OF WAY.
MISSION DRIVE. MUSCATEL AVENUE
A. M. A. Griffin A. J. R. Poorman
B. V. Szanyi
C. J: E: Bruce
Attorney Brown reported the following claims for
payment in conjunction with the Mis ion Drive ded-
ications. Payment is for damage to property and
improvements:
Griffin property - $250000
V. Szanyi property - $100.00
J. E. Bruce property - $250.00
Attorney Brown advised the Council these dedications
were in order for acceptance.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council-
man Jackman, that the Council authorize payment of
the three foregoing claims, accept the four dedications
and authorize recordation.
Roll call vote as follows.
AYES:
Councilmen:
NOES:
Councilmen:
BSENT:
Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
None.
Councilmen: None.
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i3. EMERGENCY STREET MARKINGS. SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD AND
WALNUT GROVE AVENUE.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
in view of recent accidents at this location the
following recommendations are made:
1. Place stop ahead pavement markings and sign on
Walnut Grove Avenue at the north approach to
San Gabriel Boulevard, This item has been
ordered through the County o Los -Angeles.
2. Change the existing slow to 35 mile per hour.
sign on the north side of-San Gabriel Boulevard
250' east of Walnut Grove Avenue to a slow to
.25 mile per hour as a .ball bank reading indicated
the eiiistirig 35 mile per hour speed-was excessive.
3. 'Change the. existing slow to 35 mile per hour on
the south side'of-San Gabriel Boulevard 425' west
of Walnut Grove Avenue to read-"Slow,to 30 mile
per hour",
4. Add two "T" intersection signs on the north and
. south side of San Gabriel Boulevard at the approaches
to Walnut Grove Avenue.
5. Investigate the possibility of placing two 20,000
l.umen mercury vapor lights at the intersection of
these streets.
it w-zis moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that the Council approve the foregoing
recommendations and authorize the funds necessary to
finance these changes.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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11i. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED TREE PLANTING PROGRAM.
City Administrator Farrell presented the recommendation
of the Parkway Tree Superintendent that trees be plant-
ed on Walnut Grove Avenue from Valley Boulevard to the
Freeway and on Temple City Boulevard from Valley Boule-
vard to the Railroad tracks. Seventy five trees would
be required at an estimated cost of less than $l0 per
tree. Lemon Bottle Brush was recommended in the report.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council there
were sufficient funds in the budget .to cover this
program.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that the Council approve the recommended
tree planting for these two locations with lemon bottle
brush or similiar tree. -
Roll call, vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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15. APPOINTMENT OF LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REPRE5ENTATIVE
AND ALTERNATE,
Mayon Maude appointed the Mayor as Representative and
the Mayyor pro tem as alternate.. (Ratification following
item 18)
• 16. APPOINTMENT OF CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES REPRESENTATIVE
AND ALTERNATE.
Mayor Maude appointed Councilman Andersen as represent-
ative and Councilman Stead as alternate. (Ratification
following item 18)
17. APPOINTMENT OF LIBRARY BOARD REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE.
Mayor Maude appointed Councilman Jackman as representative
and Councilman Andersen as alternate. (Ratification
following item 13)
13. APPOINTMENT OF WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY PLANNING COUNCIL
REPRESENTATIVES.
Mayor Maude appointed Mayor pro tem Lowrey as Council
representative and Harry Buchanan as Planning Commission
representative.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried that the appointments
under the four foregoing items be ratified.
19. APPOINTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.
Mayor Maude stated he wished to reappoint the same
committee.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing
• appointment be r tified.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS.
20. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS.
A. RED CURB MARKINGS - ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD WEST SIDE
AT BENTEL AVENUE AND NEWBY AVENUE.
City Administrator Farrell presented this recommendation
to install 15 feet of red curb adjacent to the fire
hydrants extending westerly of Rosemead.Boulevard on
the south side of these two streets.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
. man Lowrey and unanimously carried, that the foregoing
recommendation be approved.
B. CENTERLINE STRIPING - EARLSWOOD DRIVE.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
centerline striping was recommended from Ivar Avenue
to Rosemead Place, as a means of guiding traffic on
this curved street.
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It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Jackman, and unanimously carried that the foregoing
recommendation be approved.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
. 21.. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE. (Not on agenda)
City Administrator Farrell presented this report on
Clean-Up Week. Also attached to the report were
r.eplys from the public utilities regarding cleaning
of their rights of way.
Mayor Maude requested copies of this report to be
prepared for the Council.
COMMUNICATIONS
22. A.. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES (Not on agenda)
City Administrator Farrell presented this notice of
the Board of Directors meeting to be held May.6, 1965.
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B._ FONTANA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. (Not on agenda)
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
regarding a meeting to be held concerning the Devore
Freeway.
C._. ROSEMEAD YOUTH ASSOCIATION, (Not on agenda)
City Administrator Farrell presented this invitation
to the Council to attend the opening of the 1965
Baseball season on May 16, 1965.
D. CITY OF PASADENA (Not on agenda)
• City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
requesting the City to adopt a resolution opposing
Senator Teales' proposal that senators in Los Angeles
County be elected at large.
RESOLUTION N0. 65-32. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD OPPOSING THAT PORTION OF THE .
PROPOSED SENATE REAPPORTIONMENT BILL WHICH WOULD REQUIRE
ALL OF THE STATE SENATORS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO BE
ELECTED AT LARGE.
It was.moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Mayor
Maude, that this resolution be read by title only.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: :.Councilmen: None.
Attorney Brown presented this resolution by title only.
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It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that Resolution No. 65-32 be adopted.
Roll call vote as folio
AYES: Councilmen:
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NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
23. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE
ADDRESS THE COUNCIL.
Ns;
Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Steads
None.
None.
IN THE AUDIENCE I*W DESIRE TO
None.
24. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. Park Director Meyer advised the Council that the
Commerce Swim Club, under the direction of Don Gambril,
has requested the use of the Rosemead Pool for work-
outs. The Club has indicated they are unable to afford
the established rate of $10 per hour, and have proposed
• a rate of $7.50 per month, per participant, guaranteeing
40 participants. Use of the pool by this group would
not conflict with normal pool operations.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman,
second by Councilman Lowrey, that the Council approve
this proposal of the Commerce Swim Team and authorize
the staff to prepare the necessary agreements.
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, and unanimously carried, that the meeting
adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:32 o'clock p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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