CC - 04-13-65CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of April 13, 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 Andersen at 8:12 o'clock p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen.
The Invocation was delivered., by Will;.iam..l^ihite of the
First Baptist Church.
2. ROLL CALL;..
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead, r
Absent: Councilmen:, None.
Ex officio: Armstrong, Brown, Ferrel-l::
3. APPROVAL OF M`INUT'ES' MARCH;'23, 1965 - REGULAR MEETING
It was moved-by Counci Iman Lowrey;,.-se'cond' by.' Couridilman,j
P1aude, ~rrd unanimously carried, :that the,rpirrutes Af?'
March 23'1g65:be approved .as printed Iuy;yl
Mayor'An'derseei:announced-.that the meeting had beers
delayed for a few minutes due to the election returns
checking in. Annexation No. 27 carried by better than
a 3 to 1 vote.
4 TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO
ADDRESS THE COUNCIL.
Ken Pike, Chamber of Commerce President, announced the
• Sister City meeting to be held in the Council Chambers,
April 14, 1965 at 7:30 o'clock p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. None.
NEW BUSINESS
7. ORDINANCE NO. 158. ADOPTING COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 6541.,.
TRAFFIC ORDINANCE.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 50022.2 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, ORDIN-
ANCE NO. 6544 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, ENTITLED "Ail
ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS AND
REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 2177, 3549, 3922 AND 6383," AS
AMENDED TO APRIL 16, 1965, AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD
MUNICIPAL CODE.
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It was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman
Maude, that Ordinance No. 158 be read by title only.
Roll tall vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude; Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
• Attorney Brown presented this Ordinance by title only.
It was moved ,by'Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 158 be introduced and public
hearing set for May 11, 1965.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen] Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
8. RESOLUTION NO, 65-29. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEitiiANDS IN
THE SUM OF $112,446:68 DEMANDS NUMBERS 371:1
THROUGH 3808.
iviayor Andersen 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. 65-29 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
• Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
9. RESOLUTION NO. RATIFICATION OF LARTS AGREEMENT
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
IN THE MATTER OF RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN DE-
PARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTIES OF LOS ANGELES, ORANGE, SAN BERNARDINO, RIVER-
SIDE, VENTURA, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT,
RATIFYING CITIES, ET AL.
Following discussion, the Council concurred this matter
should be taken under submission.
10. AGREEMENT-LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT NO.
524.
City Administrator Farrell presented this agreement
for two catch basins which were deleted from Project
524 at City request and provides $1,216.00 for con-
struction in conjunction with the Mission Drive project.
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It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Maude, that the Council approve this agreement, and
authorize the Mayor to execute same.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
11. REPORT-ENGINEERING OF ROSEMEAD FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT.
(1964 STROM DRAIN BOND ISSUE.) H. M. SCOTT.
Mayor Andersen ordered this matter deferred as Mr.
Scott had not arrived.
There were no objections.
12. DEDICATIONS OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY. WALNUT GROVE AVENUE.
A. P. K. & M. M. Holman D. P. M. & V. J. McNiel
B. F. Parker E. E. G. & V. Mueller and
• C. K. T. & B. L. Holman T. Malley
F. R. E. & E. Jennings
Attorney Brown advised the Council that these dedications
were in order for acceptance.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing
dedications be accepted and recordation authorized.
13. ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWER. PRIVATE CONTRACT 7189.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council the City
Engineer recommended that the Council approve the work
and accept for public use.
• It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve
the work and accept for public use the sanitary sewer
offered for dedication by Ronald C. and Carol A. Hauerwaas.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
14. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION.
A. ORDINAMCE RE: PARKWAY TREES.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the
Planning Commission was in accord with the Beautification
Committee's recommendation to the City Council that an
ordinance be adopted requiring the planting of parkway
trees in conjunction with all new construction and re-
modeling of e;c i st i na improver.^ents on the same basis as
curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements are required by
Municipal Code Section 8102.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Lowrey,
second by Councilman Maude, that the Council accept this
recommendation of the Planning Commission and instruct
the City Attorney to prepare the ordinance.
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Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
• COMMITTEE REPORTS
15. None.
COMMUNICATIONS
16. A. VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS. RE: LITE-A-BIKE PROGRAM.
City Administrator Farrell presented this request for
approval of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Lite-a-Bike
program.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve
this program.
• Mayor Andersen proclaimed April 24 as Lite-a-Bike Day
in Rosemead.
B. VENTURA COU11ITY CITIZENS FOR DECENT LITERATURE.
City Administrator Farrell presented this request for
support of Assembly Bill 1313.
Following discussion of action previously taken by the
Council, it was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by
Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried that the
Attorney be instructed to write a letter expressing
the Council's support of this bill to the proper
legislators.
• C. COMMITTEE OF MAYORS. RE: REAPPORTIONMENT.
City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution
urging that an incorporated city not be divided among
two or more senatorial districts.
Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and
filed. There were no objections.
D. CITY OF PARAMOUNT. RE: ASSEMBLY BILL 734.
City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution
supporting Assembly Bill 734.
Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and
filed. There were no objections.
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E. ROSEMEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT. (Not on agenda)
Mayor Andersen presented this announcement of Public
Schools Week.
Mayor Andersen proclaimed April 26-30, 1965, as Public
Schools Week in the City of Rosemead.
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17. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE 1,1HO DESIRE TO
ADDRESS THE COUNCIL.
willietta Kunz, 3911 North Ivar Avenue, requested that
the week of April 26-30, 1965, be proclaimed National
Library Week.
Mayor Andersen proclaimed April 26-30, 1965 as Public
• Schools Week in the City of Rosemead.
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
14. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that a Memorial
Fund had been established in memory or' Alice Stump,
at the Community Methodist Church. Mrs. Stump was
the wife of the City's first treasurer. Mayor Andersen
stated he felt a contribution should be made from the
City. There were no objections.
ELECTION
19. ELECTION OF MAYOR.
• City Administrator Farrell announced that nominations
were in order for Mayor.
Councilman Lowrey placed in nomination the name of
Stuart H. Maude.
Councilman Stead placed in nomination the name of
Wa 1 1 ace A. Jackman.
There being no further nominations, ballots were dis-
tributed to the Council and election was conducted by
secret ballot. Attorney Brown and City Clerk Armstrong
counted the ballots and announced that Stuart H. Maude
was elected Mayor.
Mayor Maude assumed the chair.
S 20. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM.
Councilman Andersen placed in nomination the name of
Walter F. Lowrey,
It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Mayor Maude,
and unanimously carried, that nominations be closed and
the Clerk instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for
Walter F. Lowrey,
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Mayor
Maude, and unanimously carried, that this meeting adjourn
in memory of l,!allace A. Jackman, Sr, the father of
Councilman Jackman. Meeting adjourned at 9:09 o'clock
p.m.
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