CC - 08-25-64CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of August 25, 1964
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 8:01 o'clock p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Arnderseni
The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Stead.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
Absent: Councilmen: Jackman.
Ex officio: Beverly, Farrell, Foutz, Wroe, Armstrong.
• 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - AUGUST 11, 1964 - REGULAR MEETING.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Stead,
and unanimously carried, that the minutes of August 11, 1964, be
approved as printed.
4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE
COUNCIL.
Wallace Houchen, 3027 Sullivan Avenue. Topic: Crowing rooster.
Francis Haws, 9340 DeAdalena Street. Topic: Sidewalk Installation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Andersen advised the audience that the next two items were
public hearings and requested anyone wishing to be heard to please
stand and be sworn. No one responded.
5. FAIRVIEW AVENUE, SOUTH SIDE, 8400 BLOCK - CURB, GUTTER AND APPROACH
INSTALLATION
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a petition and
a waiver of the 60 day waiting period had been filed. Both signed
by 100% of the property owners.
Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:12 o'clock p.m.
No one responded and the hearing closed immediately.
It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Maude, and
unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed.
6. SCOTT STREET, NORTH SIDE, 8600 BLOCK - CURB,GUTTER AND APPROACH
INSTALLATION.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a petition has
been filed signed by more than 70% of the owners of front footage
in this area.
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Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:14 o'clock p,m.
Mrs. Hilda Liddell, 4202 Walnut Grove made inquiry regarding im-
provement installation on the south side of the street.
Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:15 o'clock
p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman lowrey, and
unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 135. ADOPTING REVISED FIRE CODE. FIRST READING.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADDING SECTION-3101.5 TO AND
AMENDING SECTION 3100 OF CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE Ili OF THE ROSEMEAD
MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE ORDINANCE NO. 2947 OF
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 8531 OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES KNOWN AS THE "FIRE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES".
Attorney Beverly read this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey second by Councilman Stead, that
further reading be waived and pubiic hearing set for September 22.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
It was moved by Councilmen Lowrey, second by Councilman Maude, that
Ordinance No. 135 be introduced.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
REPORT ON WALNUT GROVE AVENUE RAILROAD CROSSING
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that street widening
and improvement approaching this crossing would cost approximately
$10,000.00 and crossing gates and warning lights $5,000, to $6,000.
with 50% returnable to the City by the PUC.
Council discussed this crossing at length and again voiced their
protest of expanding city funds on crossings outside the City limits.
Many PUC rulings on divisions of cost were pointed out where cities
have been required by the PUC to share in the cost when approaches
to the crossings are In the city.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by
Councilman Maude, that the City approve entering into this railroad
crossing agreement..
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
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9.
CITY ATTORNEYS REPORT. RE: ROSEMEAC CEMETERY.
Attorney Beverly advised =hc Council of the
investment v3 ems
which cou'd resuit from City z~:yui~etion of
the Cemetery funds
without a court cla,-if ice.tior! of irv~str,^~'It
II mitations. legal
action would require 90 to 120 (Jays and cost approximately
$1,000, to $1,500.
Folicwinq discussion, Mn or Anciersen.requested the Coancil to review
the ceaeterv report and crl~;:'O i this matter
placed on the next
agenda; if then,. ;aic S rro ob. ec:: iol!s. -There
were ho objections.
10.
REPORT. PE: COUNT" HEALTH LICENSE FEES.
Attorney Eeveriv -advised the Council that this matter is being
studied and information should b^ forthcoming soon. The League
of Cal ifornia C;I- ;es has foxed ;.i corni't~ ~c investigate ti;e
matter and the County has also formed a committee to investigate
complaints which have boon filed.
NEW BUS!NESS
• 1. RESOLUTION NO. 64-60, APP'_ i `,!_1 LENT `,"0 THE CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE -
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID T1;.ANcJ DISTRICT.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THT CITY OF ROSEIEAO, CALIFORNIA,
APPOINTING A M!=.iAlSER OF S.A i D COU •1C i L OF SAID CITY T O THE C 1 TY SELECT-
ION COMMITTEE 1r;1)R)U.yid; TO PART OF D!VISION 10 OF THE rUSLIC
UTILITIES CODE..
Mayor And-_rsen requested this resolution read by title only, if
there were ro objections. 'here were no objections.
Attorney Beverly read this resolution by title only.
It was moved Cou's:::ilm:n Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, that
Resolution No. 64-60 be act( Pted.
Roll call vote as follows:
• AYES: CounciImian: '_oti-, ey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Counci ln:en: idor.•^.
ABSENT: Counc i lm-n: c!r~u:n.
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Aiiz;ersen.
12. RESOLUTION' NO.~ CI_%:!MS AND CEMANDS.
Mayor Andersen ordered this:;-!after deferred until after the Park
Board meeting, if there ;rare ro Cbjecticns. There were no objections.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 64-61. REPORT OF EXPENDITURES UNDER COLLIER-UNRUH
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION DEVELC?iiENT ACT.
A RESOLUTION OF eHE CITY COUNCIL 0 THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RE: REPORT
OF EXPENDITURES UNDER THE COL!_iER-•UsIRUH LOCAL TRANSPORTATION DEVELOP-
MENT ACT.
Mayor Andersen re uested this resolution read by title only, if
there ware no objections. T1.er~ were no objections.
City Administrator Farrell read this resolution by title only and
summarized the expenditure report.
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It was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Stead, and
unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 64-61 be adopted.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 64-62. LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TAX - ROSEMEAD
STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT.
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD LEVYING
A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TAX WITHIN THE ROSEMEAD STREET LIGHTING
DISTRICT.
This resolution was read in full by City Administrator Farrell.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Maude, that
Resolution No. 64-62 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
140ES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
15. RESOLUTION NO. 64-63. GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION N0. 26.
• RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO CITY OF ROSEMEAD
OF THAT CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED
"CITY OF ROSEMEAD ANNEXATION AREA NO. 26", AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME
AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO.
At the request of Mayor Andersen, Attorney Beverly presented this
resolution by title only and advised the Council that the resolution
sets the public hearing for October 13.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, that
Resolution No. 64-63 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
• ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
16. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND.
TRACT NO. 28570.
Attorney Beverly presented this Road Department recommendation.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, and
unanimously carried, that the Council accept the completed improve-
ments for maintenance and release the faithful performance bond.
17. APPOINTMENT OF TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER.
Mayor Andersen advised the Council that he would like to appoint
Daniel M. Tirre to fill the unexpired term of Kenneth M. Pike.
• It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey,
that this appointment be ratified.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lcw rey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
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Mayor Andersen declared a recess at 8:55 o'clock p.m. for the Park
Board meeting.
Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 9:38 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Andersen ordered agenda item 12 considered at this time, if
there were no objections. There were no objections.
12. RESOLUTION N0. 64-64. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $9,657.81 DEMANDS NUMBERS
3035 THROUGH 3128.
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 Councilman Maude,
• that Resolution No. 64-64 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
18. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS.
A. CONSIDERATION OF MODIFICATION COMMITTEE AND PLOT PLAN FEES.
Planning Commission Secretary Wroe advised the Council that the
Commission recommended that an analysis be prepared to determine
whether or not a Modification Committee application fee is warranted
and to determine possible adjustment of plot plan fees.
Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections he would request
,the staff to compile an analysis and propose fees at the earliest
meeting possible. There were no objections.
B. STUDY SESSION OF PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS.
Planning Commission Secretary Wroe advised the Council that the
Planning Commission wished to invite the Council to attend a study
session on the proposed changes to the zoning ordinance on
September 29, 1964.
Council concurred with this suggestion.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
COMMUNICATIONS
20. A. LOS ANGELES COUNTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. RE: TAX RATE AND
VALUATIONS.
Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed, if
there were no objections. There were no objections.
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COMMUNICATIONS, Continued
B. STATE OF CALIFORNIA. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
RE: APPLICATION OF JOHN E AIKEN.
Following discussion of the many incorrect statements in this report,
it was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Lowrey, that
the Council file an appeal from this decision.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
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C. CITY OF IRWINDALE. RE: LOCAL CONTROL OF GAMBLING.
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ALHAMBRA. RE:
LOCAL CONTROL OF
GAMBLING.
E.
CITY
OF
PICO RIVERA.
RE: LOCAL CONTROL
OF GAMBLING.
F: CITY OF CUDAHY. RE: LOCAL CONTROL OF GAMBLING.
The foregoing communications were ordered received and filed by
Mayor Andersen.
G. ROSEMEAD LUTHERN CHURCH. RE: STREET SIGNS.
This communication was read in full by City Administrator Farrell.
Council instructed City Administrator Farrell to answer this
communication, informing the Church that it is in opposition to
City policy to have such signs erected in the right of way but
they may be erected on private property.
H. JOSEPH C. WILT. RE: PLANNING COMMISSION RESIGNATION.
This communication was read in full by Mayor Andersen.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Mayor Andersen, that
this resignation be accepted with thanks for having served as
Chairman of this commission for the past five years.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman.
1. CITY OF IRWINDALE. RE: PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSE FEES.
Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed.
J. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE. RE: TRANSFER OF ROSEMEAD PARK
TO CITY.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council
cation of the hearing to be held September 22,
Board of Supervisors.
Mayor Andersen ordered this communication note
K. SUPERVISOR FRANK G. BONELLI. RE: MISSION
This communication was ordered noted and filed
that this was notifi-
1964, before the
d and filed.
DRIVE FUNDS.
by Mayor Andersen.
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21. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS
THE COUNCIL.
Carl Grant, 8836 Ramona Boulevard. Topic: United Way - RYA.
Willietta Kunz, 3911 Ivar Avenue. Topic: United Way.
022. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. Mayor Andersen again reminded the Council of the invitation from
the Veteran's of Foreign Wars to attend their 30th anniversary cele-
bration on September 19, 1964.
B. Treasurer Foutz called attention to an old storage shed behind the
service station under construction on the southwest corner of
Rosemead and Valley Boulevards and to a poor drainage condition at
the south end of Lee Street.
C. Councilman Maude called attention to the numerous delays in the
Flood Control project on Mission Drive and Valley Boulevard, and
the uncooperative.attitude of the contractor.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by
Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that City Administrator
Farrell be instructed to write to the Flood Control District informing
them of the various failings of this contractor such as misuse of
road right-of-way, poor workmanship, uncooperative attitude, etc.,
and copies be sent to the Board of Supervisors and the contractor.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Maude, and
unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned
at 10:48 o'clock p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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