CC - 02-23-65CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of FebrUary.23,-1965
A regUIar meeting of the City;Codhc.i1•of the Ci-ty of
• Rosemead was he}d: in the-CounClL Cham6ers;,8$.15 East
Valley.Boulevard, The meeting was called to order by
Mayor Andersen at 8:05 o'clock p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen.
The invocation was delivered by Elder Dybell of the
Latter Day Saints Church.
.2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen.: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
• Maude, Stead.
Absent: Councilmen: None.
Ex officio: Armstrong, Beverly, Cushman, Farrell, Foutz.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 9, 1965 - REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 15,.1965- SPECIAL MEETING
It was moved by Councilman. Lowrey, second by Council-
man Maude, and unanimously carried, that the minutes
of February 9, 1965 and February 15, 1965, be approved
as printed.
4. TIME.RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE N'HO DESIRE TO
ADDRESS THE COUNCIL::.
Mrs. Ora Richards, 8610 Mission Drive addressed the
• Council regarding the Rosemead Cemetery.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. ZONE CHANGE CASE 11.
Planning Advisor Cushman presented the factual data
regarding this proposed change of zone and advised
the Council that the Planning Commission recommended
denial;..
Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard
to please stand and be sworn.
The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong.
S Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:12
o'clock p.m.
Gus Nesseth, 5355 Persimmion Avenue, Temple City addressed
the Council requesting approval of this change.
Ed Varden, 2236.N. Angelus Avenue and Raymond Rees, 8352
Keim Street addressed the Council opposing this proposed
change.
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Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at
3:27 o'clock p.m.
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Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude,
second by Councilman Lowrey, that the recommendation
of the Planning Commission be upheld and the requested
zone change be denied.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
None.
None.
ZONE CHANGE CASE 12.
Planning Advisor Cushman presented the factual data
regarding this proposed change of zone and advised
the Council that the Planning Commission recommended
zone be changed to P-D.
iviayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard
to please stand and be sworn.
The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong.
Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at
8:42 o'clock p.m.
Homer Peterson, Jr., Executive Vice President of the
Rosemead Mortgage Corporation addressed the Council
requesting approval of this proposal.
Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at
8:44 o'clock p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council-
man Maude, that the Council uphold the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and this change of zone be
approved and the City Attorney instructed to prepare
the necessary ordinance.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
None.
None.
NFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 152. RE: 90 DAY MORATORIUM ON SERVICE
STATIONS AND SECOND HAND STORES. URGENCY.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGULATING
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS IN CERTAIN AREAS AND
SECONDHAND STORES
Attorney Beverly read this proposedjordinance in full.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, l; second by Council-
man Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 152 be adopted.
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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.
• 8. RESOLUTION N0. 65-14. RE: DIVULGING NAMES OF JUVENILES.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
SUPPORTING THE PRINCIPLE OF DIVULGING NAMES OF JUVENILES
IDENTIFIED WITH MAJOR CRIME.
Attorney Beverly presented this resolution in full.
Marvin Kennedy, 9139 Marshall Street addressed the
Council in opposition to this resolution.
Mayor Andersen read in full the letter from Supervisor
Bonelli requesting adoption of this resolution.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council-
man Jackman that Resolution No. 65-14 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude.
NOES: Councilmen: Stead.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
9. RESOLUTION N0. 65-15. RE: ASSEMBLY BILL 300.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 300.
Attorney Beverly presented this resolution by title
only and summarized its contents.
• It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Council-
man Lowrey that Resolution No. 65-15 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
10. AGREEMENT - LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT.
Attorney Beverly advised the Council that this agree-
ment had previously been approved by the Council and
subsequently a few minor word changes had been made.
The agreement was now in final form for approval.
• It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that this agreement be approved and the
mayor authorized to execute.
Roll call vote as follows.
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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NEW BUSINESS
11. RESOLUTION ND. 65-16. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN
THE SUM OF $15,552.94 DEMANDS NUMBERS 3599
• THROUGH 3646.
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.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, that Resolu-
tion No. 65-16 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
• Maude.
NOES: Councilmen: Stead.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Councilman,Stead requested that the record show
that he voted no in opposition to warrant nunber
3599 as he questions the legal authority of a
committee to expend City funds without prior
consent.
12. DEDICATIONS OF ROAD EASEMENT. WALNUT GROVE AVENUE.
A. G. H. Bullis
B.
J.
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D.
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C.
J.
C.
and
M.
D. Ashley
D.
M.
A.
Reynol
ds and M. Moore
E.
R.
and
E.
C.
Vanderhagen
F.
F.
and
C.
L.
Magallanes
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G.
S.
and
L.
C.
Sigmund
Attorney Beverly advised the Council that these
dedications were in order for acceptance by the
Council.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Council-
man Lowrey and unanimously carried, that the fore-
going dedications be accepted and recordation author-
ized.
13. REPORT ON COSTS AND SETTING HEARING DATE. STREET
IMPROVEMENTS.
A. GERNERT STREET.
• City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
improvements for this project total $5,077.68.
B. GRAND AVENUE.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
improvements for this project total $304.30.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council-
man Maude, and unanimously carried that the public
hearings on these two streets be set for March 9, 1965.
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14-. AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND CONFERENCE
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PART: DIRECTOR.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
the Park Director would like authorization to attend
the California Park and Recreation Society Conference
to be held in San Francisco, March 20-23, 1965.
. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Council-
man Jackman, that the Park Director be authorized
to attend this conference with reasonable and necessary
expenses, and the necessary funds be appropriated to
the proper account.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
15. AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND CONFERENCE, CITY TREASURER:
• City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
the City Treasurer would like authorization to attend
the California Municipal Treasurers' Association
Seminar to be held in Bakersfield, April 20-24, 1965.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council-
man Stead, that the City Treasurer be authorized to
attend this conference with reasonable and necessary
expenses and the necessary funds be appropriated to
the proper account.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
• Mayor Andersen stated he would declare a short recess,
if there were no objections. There were no objections.
Meeting recessed at 9:20 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 9:30 o'clock
p.m.
16. SWIMMING POOL OPERATION REPORT.
A. APPROVAL OF AQUATIC PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATIONS.
B. APPROVAL OF AQUATIC PERSONNEL SALARIES.
C. ADDITIONAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION.
City Administrator Farrell presented this report to
the Council and advised them the Park Board had
• approved the report and recommended approval by the
Council.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council-
man Jackman, that the Council accept the report,
approve the recommendations, and budget the necessary
funds.
Roll call vote as -Follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead,"
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
17. PLANNING COM?,iISSION RECOMMENDATION.
A. RE: i+iOVE - IPIS.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
the Planning Commission recommended that the City of
Rosemead have its own ordinance that an inspection
be made, information obtained and relayed to the
Commission for approval or disapproval. Further,
that the City Council approve a minimum fee of $15.00
for move-ins within 30 miles and proportionally
increased when r"urther than 30 miles.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Council-
man Stead, that the foregoing recommendation be
approved and the City Attorney. instructed to prepare
the necessary ordinance.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
COMMITTEE REPORTS
16. None.
COMMUNICATIONS
19. A. CITY OF GARDENA. RE
Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
None.
None.
ASSEMBLY BILL 300.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
opposing AB 300.
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Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and
filed.
B. CITY OF ALHAMBRA. RE: REAPPORT I ONt',iENT.
City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution
of the City of Alhambra urging that incorporated
cities not be divided into two or more senatorial
districts.
Councilman Jackman reported on the meeting he had
attended in Alhambra regarding this matter and
advised the Council that another meeting is scheduled
for March 11, 1965 in Arcadia.
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C. ANNA H. HIGIAAN.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
in full thanking the Council for their thoughtfulness
and consideration in adjourning a recent Council meet-
ing in memory of her mother.
D. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. (Not on agenda)
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
this was notification of the Board of Directors meeting
of March 4, 1965.
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E. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION. (Not on agenda
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
reservations can now be made for the Seminar in May
and requested that Deputy City Clerk Armstrong be
notified by those planning to attend so necessary
reservations and registrations can be made.
F. CITY OF TEMPLE CITY. (Not on agenda)
P,ttorney Beverly advised the Council he had received
a letter from the City Attorney of Temple City request-
ing the Council adopt a resolution regarding the El
Monte Airport. Attorney Beverly advised the Council
he had prepared a resolution for consideration.
RESOLUTION 110. 65-17. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD URGING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TO TAKE SUCH ACTION AS REASONABLY NECESSARY TO SAVE THE
EL MONTE AIRPORT AS A GENERAL AVIATION FACILITY.
It was moved by Councilman
man Maude, and unanimously
No. 65-17 be read by title
It was moved by Councilman
man Maude, and unanimously
No. 65-17 be adopted.
Lowrey, second by Council-
carried, that Resolution
only.
Lowrey, second by Council-
carried that Resolution
20. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE !MHO DESIRE TO
ADDRESS THE COUNCIL.
None.
21. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council
that many inquiries were being received regarding
• sidewalk installation on Walnut Grove Avenue between
Valley Boulevard and Mission Drive.
Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Andersen,
second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried
that sidewalk installation on Walnut Grove Avenue,
Valley Boulevard to Mission Drive, be on the east
side of the street.
B. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council
that he has contacted the two property owners regard-
ing the City Hail site but there was nothing definite
to report at this time.
C. Councilman Stead informed the Council he had
presented the City's resolution regarding Highway 101
to the League as instructed by the Council. No action
was taken by the L.A. County division as this portion
of Highway 101 is outside of Los Angeles County.
D. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that action
has been taken to sponsor a Senate Constitutional
Amendment (SCA 17) which would require the Telephone
Company to pay franchise taxes as do other utilities.
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Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Steak,
second by Councilman Lowrey, that the City Attorney be
instructed to notify legislators of the City's support
of this amendment.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
E. Mayor Andersen presented the City Attorney's
ruling verifying the legality of recesses during
Council meetings.
S E. Councilman Jackman advised the Council that the
block in which he lives did not receive copies of the
Rubbish Collection Study Committee's questionaire.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council-
man Maude, and unanimously carried that the meeting
adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:28 o'clock p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLER:K
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