CC - 03-09-65CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CAL ! i=GRN ! A
CITY COUNCIL
iflnutes of March 9, 1965
A regular meeting of the Cliy 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 8:02 o'clock p.m.
1.. CALL TO ORDER,
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen.
The Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Gerard
Kaye of the Community Methodist Church.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude,
Stead:
Absent: Councilmen: Jackman.
Ex officio: Armstrong, Brown, Farrell, Foutz, Envall.
3. APPROVAL OF-MINUTES: FEBRUARY 23, 1965 - REGULAR MEETING
Councilman Stead requested that page 4, item 11, last
paragraph, next to the last word be changed from "legal"
to "Council".
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council-
man Maude, and unanimously carried, that the minutes
of February 23, 1965 be approved as corrected.
4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE t5'HO DESIRE TO
ADDRESS THE COUNCIL.
0 None.
PUBLIC HEAR I i1GS
Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard
on either of the next two items to please stand and
be sworn.
The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong.
5. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. GERNERT AVENUE, 3900
BLOCK, BOTH SIDES.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
• assessments for this project total $5,477.68.
(Corrected total $5,389.93)
Mayor Andersen declared the pub=ic hearing open at
8:08 o'clock p.m.
James Umsted, 8702 Guess Street stated he had been
charged for corner curb return which was removed
and replaced.
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Carolyn Murkel, 3904 Gernert Street, advised the
Council that she has a problem with water backing
up on her driveway.
Mayor Andersen requested City Administrator,Farrell
to check into these two problems.
• Nlayor.Andersen declared the public hearing closed
at 8:12 o'clock p.m.
RESOLUTION N0. 65-18. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
STREET SUPERIi+ITENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN
(GERNERT AVENUE, 3900 BLOCK, BOTH SIDES)
Mayor Andersen requested this resolution presented by
title only, if there were no objections. There were
no objections.
Attorney Brown read this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council-
man Stead, that Resolution No. 65-18 be adopted.
• Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude,
Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
6. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. GRAND AVENUE, 8700 BLOCK,
SOUTH SIDE.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
assessments for this project total $804.30.
Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at
8:13 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing
closed immediately.
• RESOLUTION NO.
OF THE CITY OF
STREET SUPERIN
(GRAND AVENUE,
Mayor Andersen
title only, if
no objections.
65-19. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
rENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN
8700 BLOCK, SOUTH SIDE)
requested this resolution presented by
there were no objections. There were
Attorney Brown read this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that Resolution No. 65-19 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude,
Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. ORDINANCE NO. 153. CHANGE OF ZONE. ZONE CHANGE NO.12.
FIRST READING.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CLASSIFYING
CERTAIN PROPERTY IN ZONE P-D AND AMENDING THE
MUNICIPAL CODE.
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City Administrator Farrell read this ordinance by
title only and advised the Council this ordinance
had been prepared in compliance with pi-evious Council
action.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Council-
man Stead, that further reading be waived.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude,
Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 153 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
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AYES: ..Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
ORDINANCE NO. 15Ls. AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE RE
MOVE-INS, FIRST READING.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGULATING THE
RELOCATION OF BUILDINGS AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL
CODE.
City Administrator Farrell read this ordinance by
title only and advised the Council that this ordinance
had been prepared in compliance with the recommendation
of the Planning Commission that was approved at the
last meeting.
Andersen, Lowrey, Maude,
Stead..
None. .
Jackman.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Mayor
Andersen, that further reading be waived.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude,
Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen Jackman.
.It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 154 be introduced.
Roll call vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude,
Stead.
NOES: Councilman: None.
ABSENT: :Councilmen: Jackman.
9. ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS TO BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE.
Mayor Andersen advised the Council he would like to
make the following additional appointments to the
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Beautification Committee:
Jim Como
Ray Galceran
Ben Matthews
• It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Council-
man Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the fore-
going appointments be ratified.
NEW BUSINESS
10. ORDINANCE NO. 155. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE. RE:
DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS.'
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGULATING THE
DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a
recent event brought to light the need for this
restriction similar to the County ordinance.
is Attorney Brown read this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Council-
man Stead, that further reading be waived.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude,
Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 155 be introduced.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude,
Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
ll. RESOLUTION N0. 65-20. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN
THE SUM OF $16,048.18 DEMANDS NUMBERS 361o-7 THROUGH
3691.
Mayor 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 Council-
man Stead, that Resolution No. 65-20 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude,
Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
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12i RESOLUTION No. 65-21. REQUESTING REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
SERVICES.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF
VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, RELATING TO THEX ONDUCT OF A
SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD BY SAID CITY ON,APRIL 13,
1965.
;Mayor Andersen requested this resolution read by
title only, if there were no objections. There
were no objections.
Attorney Brown read this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by.Council-
man Maude, and unanimously carried, that Resolution
No. 65-21 be adopted.
13i RESOLUTION Nd 65-22: ESTABLISHING POLLING PLACES.
ANNEXATION NOi 27.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY dE
ROSEMEAD ESTABLISHING POLLING PLACES AND DESIGNATING
ELECTION OFFICERS FOR THE VOTING PRECINCTS FOR THE
SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON APRIL 13, 1965.
Mayor Andersen requested this resolution read by
title only, if there were no objections. There
were no objections.
Attorney Brown presented this resolution by title
only.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council-
man Maude, and unanimously carried that Resolution
No. 65-22 be adopted.
14. REPORT ON COSTS AND SETTING HEARING DATE. STREET
IMPROVEMENT. ]VAR AVENUE. LAWRENCE TO MISSION.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
total cost of this project was $1,508.96, and
recommended hearing be set for March 23, 1965.
It was moved by ;Mayor Andersen, second by Council-
man Maude, and unanimously carried that public hearing
be set for March 23, 1965.
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15. TRAFFIC ADVISOR REPORT.
Mayor Andersen ordered this item deferred until later
in the meeting. .
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
16. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION.
A. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO.13.
City Administrator Farrell recommended that hearing
on this zone change case be set for March 23, 1965.
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It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that the public hearing for Zone Change
Case No. 13 be set for March 23, 1965.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen:
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NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
Andersen, Lowrey, Maude,
Stead.
None.
Jackman.
B. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES SEMINAR.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
the.Planning Commission requested.authorization for
all five Commissioners to attend this seminar.,
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that all 5 Planning Commissioners be
authorized to attend the California Contract. Cities
Seminar.
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Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude,
Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Stead,
second by Councilman Lowrey, that all 5 Tr.affic•Commis-
sioners be authorized to attend the California Contract
Cities Seminar.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude,
Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
• City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
the City of Temple City had contacted our city
stating they will pay the $40 registration fee plus
$10 toward hotel room for Planning Advisor Cushman
to attend this seminar and requested the City of
Rosemead to pay.the remainder of the expenses.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Maude, second by Councilmam Stead, that the Council
authorize payment by the City of:Rosemead of one-
fourth of the total attendance expense of Planning
Advisor Ray Cushman at this seminar.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude,
• Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
17. BEAUFIFICATIOH COMMITTEE REPORT.
Burl Blue, Beautification Committee Chairman, pre-
sented the report of the committees first meeting.
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Mr. Blue requested the Mayor to proclaim City
Beautification and Clean Up Week April 12-17.
Mayor Andersen commended this committee for having
gotten off to such a good start, and stated he would
proclaim April 12 through 17 as City Beautification
and Clean Up !Meek.
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18. RUBBISH COLLECTION STUDY COMMITTEE REPORT.
City Administrator Farrell presented this report
of the disposal committee in full. The Committee
recommended: ,
That the number of rubbish pick-ups be
reduced to once each week for combined
rubbish collection.
2. That a new contract be negotiated as soon
as possible for a term of ten years.
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The report also suggested six items to be considered
by a negotiating committee.
Jerry Quirk, 9460-Steele Street,
Willietta Kunz, 3911 Ivar Avenue,
Rose Ramona, 1:355 Rose Street,
Sarah Sloan, 4239 Claudia Avenue,
James Umsted, 3702 Guess Street,
Mr. Thompson, ty334 Rio Hondo Avenue,
Karl Reed, 9136 Evansport Drive,
~iarcus Brooks, 3737 De Adalena Street,
Virginia Foss, 4221 Claudia Avenue,
Lloyd Walters, 1,211 Rio Hondo Avenue,
Bill O'Conner, 4635 Fendyke Avenue,
F. W. Edmondson, 8136 Evansport Drive,
H. L. Thomson, 9317 Marshall Street,
Joe Miller, 341;2 Ivar Avenue, and
Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Ivy, 4340 Rio Hondo Avenue
addressed the Council regarding disposal service.
Mayor Andersen stated he would declare a short recess
if there were no objections. There were no objections.
Meeting recessed at 9:45 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 9:57 o'clock
p.m.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Lowrey, second by Councilman Maude that the Council
approve the report and authorize the Mayor to appoint
a negotiation Committee.
Roll call vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude.
NOES: Councilmen: Stead.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
Mayor Andersen stated he would appoint the following
to the Negotiation Committee:
The City Administrator,
The City Attorney,
Paul Taylor, and
The Mayor.
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It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council-
man Maude, that the foregoing appointments be ratified.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
Andersen, Lowrey, Maude,
Stead.
None.
Jackman.
TRAFFIC ADVISOR REPORT.
Mayor Andersen advised the Council that Mr. Envall
had arrived and this report could be presented at
this time.
Traffic Advisor Envall reported he had met with the
State Division of Highways regarding Rosemead and
Valley Boulevards intersection pursuant to Council
instruction. State officials indicated they could
not place advance green arrow type indicators as
the State no longer uses this type installation.
The State has increased the signal cycle to 80 second
timing. Advisor Envall requested time to study this
change and determine whether or not the.problem of
turn delays have been alleviated.
Council concurred that Mr. Envall should be permitted
the time necessary to study this modification.
Advisor Envall advised the Council that traffic
signals are to be installed at Valley Boulevard and
Easy Street. Entire cost of installation to be borne
by the State and the City of El Monte. Advisor Envall
reported he had requested that the left turn pocket
to the west be extended to store enough vehicles to
reduce or eliminate the increasing number of rear-end
type accidents at this location.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
outlining the proposed rapid transit route in this area
and stating that with favorable legislative action
construction can begin next year.
3. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT (Not on agenda)
City Administrator Farrell presented this invitation
to attend the dedication of the new Duarte Fire Station,
Saturday, March 13, 1965.
C. STATE DIVISiON OF 41GHWAYS (Not on agenda)
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
this was notification that a contract had been awarded
to the Griffith Company for construction of a portion
of the Pomona Freeway from Arroyo Drive to a point in
the South El iiionte area.
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D, GRIEG00 AN DISPOSAL COMPANY (Not on agenda)
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
offering to lease facilities as a temporary City Hall.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that he
had made inquiries regarding other locations and found
• rentals to vary from 26 cents to 38 cents per square
foot.
Following discussion, Mayor Andersen ordered this matter
deferred to the next meeting, if there were no objections.
There were no objections.
20. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUD I E"MCE 1,11-10 DESIRE TO
ADDRESS THE COUNCIL.
Lloyd Walters, 4211 North Rio Hondo Avenue, addressed
the Council regarding the Rapid Transit District.
21. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
• A. Councilman Stead reported on the League of California
Cities Board of Directors meeting. Reports were made
regarding Assembly Bill 870, and uniform traffic citation
forms.
B. Councilman Maude requested investigation of the
ever broading scope of the Health Department.
C. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council
that prior to Annexation No. 23 an agreement had been
executed by the State Division of Highways and the
County regarding construction of the Pomona Freeway.
Now it has become necessary to modify a(,o~ortion of
that agreement with respect to an area now in the
City of Rosemead. It is necessary for ingress and
40 egress to be provided for residents on Palmgreen
Drive, Muscatel Avenue and Highpine Street (located
in County), such access would cross a portion of the
City of Rosemead.
It was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman
Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the Council
approve this agreement, as concerns the City of
Rosemead and authorize the Mayor to execute same,
subject to City Attorney approval of agreement.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Mayor
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the meeting
adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:12 o'clock p.m.
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