CC - 06-23-64CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of June 23, 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 Andersen.
The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Maude,
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
Absent: Councilmen: None.
Ex officio: Beverly, Farrell, Wroe, Armstrong.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 8, 1964 - ADJOURNED MEETING
JUNE 9, 1964 - REGULAR MEETING
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Maude,
and unanimously carried, that the minutes of June 8, 1964 and
June 9, 1964, be approved as printed.
Mayor Andersen introduced Miss Pauline Cox, Rosemead High School
student, chosen to participate in the Americans Abroad program
by the American Field Service. Mayor Andersen requested Miss
Cox to deliver a letter to the Burgermeister of Eke, Belgium
with whom she will be staying.
4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS
THE COUNCIL
• Mayor Andersen advised the audience that the next three items
on the agenda were public hearings and requested anyone wishing
to be heard to please stand and be sworn.
The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong.
5. ROSE STREET, 9300 BLOCK, NORTH SIDE, CURB, GUTTER AND APPROACH
IiNSTALLAT ION
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that petitions
had been filed representing slightly over 60% of the front
footage.
Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:08 o'clock
• p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Courcilman Lowrey,
and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed.
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6. IVAR AVENUE, 4300 BLOCK, WEST SIDE
hNSTALLAT ION.
City Administrator Farrell advised
has been filed representing 65% of
Mayor Andersen declared the public
p.m.
, CURB, GUTTER AND APPROACH
the Council that a petition
the front footage.
hearing open at 8:09 o'clock
• Mary L. Miller, 4311 North Ivar Avenue, advised the Council that
all of the property owners want sidewalks installed also.. The
Council instructed the City Administrator to coordinate this
project with the supplemental petition that is to be filed re-
questing sidewalks.
Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:11
o'clock p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Maude,
and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed.
7. STRANG AVENUE, 3500 BLOCK, BOTH SIDES, CURB, GUTTER AND APPROACH
INSTALLATION.
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City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that petitions
have been filed representing 67% of the front footage on the
west side and 63% on'the east side.
Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:13 o'clock
p.m. Ho one responded and the hearing closed immediately.-
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Maude,
and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed.
U !F I N I SITED BUSINESS
8. ORDINANCE NO. 131. AiiMEi~ID I NG BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE. SECOND
READ I NG.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ESTABLISHING BUSINESS
LICENSE AND PERMIT FEES AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL
CODE.
Attorney Beverly presented this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Stead,
and unanimously carried, that further reading of this ordinance
be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey,
that Ordinance No. 131 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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FINAL APPROVAL OF TRACT NO. 29121.
Attorney Beverly advised the Council that the final tract map
'or Tract 29121 had bean recommended for approval by the City
Engineer.
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It was moved .-)y Councilman. Maude, second by Counci]man Lowrey,
that the Council l.) approve the map; 2.) eccept the streets,
easements, and right to restrict erection o. buildings or other
structures as offered for dedication on said map; 3.) reject
future streets .,which are offered for dedication on said map;
4•.) approve and accept work agreements and bonds sub":ect to
approval by the City Attorney; 5.1 find as folic,ds:y
The City Council, pursuant: to Section 11587 of the Subdivision
• Map Act, hereby finds that William J. Knight, subdivider of
the subject tract, has in good faith attempted to secure
the signatures of Southern California Edison Company and
Huntington Land and Improvement Company, has been unable to
do so and a refusal to accept_ the man for recording would
work an undue hardship on the subdivider.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Counc71nien Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
NOES : Counc 1 h7en : ilone.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 64-47, Rr-,'JEST I NG CONVEYAICE OF COUNTY 01KNED PARK.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING
• CONVEYANCE OF COUNTY-Ci'01?;rD ROSEMEAD PARK TC THE CITY OF RCSEMEAD.
Citv Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this action
could have been taken at anv time, since incorporation and re-
commended that the resolution be adopted at this time. Conveyance
would include ail equipment and faCilities.
Mayor Andersen requested -his resolution read by title only, if
tnere were no objections. There were no objections.
Attorney Beverly prese:ntcd this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman !:1Wrey, second by Councilman Maude,
that Resolution No. 6lo---i7 !?e cd^Otec,
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen.. Jackman., Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
• NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Counci mien: e.
NEW BUS! NESS
11. HEARING OFFICER'S REPORT ON BILLIARD APPLICATIO''d. 8911 VALLEY BLVD,
City Administrator Farrell presented the hearing officer's report
recommending that t_i-:e license be approved subject to tt,:o conditions.
Following short discussion, it ,,)as moved by Councilman Lowrey,
that the Council adopt the hearing officer's report and the
license be approved. Motion died for lack of second.
Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Lowrey,
second by Councilman Maude, that the Courci' accept the report
of the hearing officer and the license be granted subject to
the following conditions:
1. That any person '7ssumi:g managerial control in the
absence o` the- licensee, must first be identified to
the Sheriff's ;+..icense Detail and be subject to approval
of the City of F:ose.mead Hearing Officer,
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2. That no alcoholic beverages be sold at this location
and further that at any time an application for an
alcoholic beverage license at this location is made
this license shall be revoked.
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12.
Poll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 64-48. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $9,109.86 DEMANDS
NUMBERS 2959 THROUGH 2979
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 Administrator Farrell read this resolution by title only
and presented a summary of expenditures.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey,
that Resolution No. 64-43 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
HOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
13, None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
14. ?lone.
COMMUNICATIONS
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ROSEMEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT. DEDICATIO41 OF RIGHT OF WAY. (Not on agenda)
Attorney Beverly udvisc:d the Council :'ot an offer of dedication
of right-of-way for Bartlett Street had been received from the
Rosemead School District and was in order for acceptance.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman,
and unanimously carried, that this dedication be accepted and
recordation authorized.
B. STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS. MAIifl*ENANCE AGREEMENT. (Not on agenda)
Attorney Beverly advised the Council that the yearly maintenance
agreement for state highways had been received and was in order
for approval by the Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 64-49. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAY
IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD.
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At the request of Mayor Andersen, Attorney Beverly presented this
resolution by title only. There were no objections.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey,
that Resolution No. 64-49 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
. NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
C. UNITED STATES COMMITTEE FOR UNITED NATIONS. (Not on agenda)
Mayor Andersen advised the Council that this communication
requested the City to proclaim October 24, 1964, as United
illations day.
It was moved byy Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Stead,
that October 24, 1964, be proclaimed United Nations Day.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NnES:
• ABSENT:
16. TIME RESERV
Ti IE 000NC I L
clone.
Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Stead.
Councilmen: 1•i=.u de.
Councilmen: None.
=D FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS
17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
A. Councilman Maude requested that the City Administrator check with
Flood Control to detc,rmine just what is causing the delay on the
Valley Boulevard project.
B. City Administrator Farrell advised tx: Council that right-of-way
acquisition on Mission Drive has reac!-I(:d the point where appraisals
should be made on at least four properties.
• Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second
by Councilman Maude, tat the Council authorize appraisals made
on four Mission Drive properties.
iiMayor Andersen declared the meeting recessed at 8:48 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 9:49 o'clock p.m. and
immediately recessed to a personnel session.
Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 10:58 o'clock p.m.
following the Park Board meeting and immediately recessed to
a Personnel session.
Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 10:58 o'clock p.m.
• Mayor Andersen stated that the Council had considered the revised
salary schedule and wished to approve it.
Attorney Beverly suggested that the changes in Tables 1,2 & 3 of
Resolution No. 61-7 be by resolution.
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RESOLUTION I`IO. 64-50. A RESOLUTION! OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
OF POSITIONS WITHIN THE ROSEMEAD CITY SERVICE
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey,
that Resolution No. £4-50 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
• AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
None.
None.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey,
that the City Administrator's salary be increased to $15,000.
per year.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Stead, and
unanimously carried, that the Council withdraw their authorization
. for an actuarial study for State Retirement.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Maude,
that the Council adopt the 1964-65 budget as corrected.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: Mone.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Mayor Andersen stated that the Council had also considered the:
organization of the Planning Commission and the general feeling
was that a seven member commission is rather unwieldy and
cumbersome and that a five member commission would be preferable.
ORDINANCE NO. 132. Aild ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING
CHAPTER 5 OF ARTICLE II OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE RE THE
• PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
Attorney Beverly presented this ordinance by title only and
summarized its contents.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey,
and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey,
that Ordinance No. 132 be introduced.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Mayor Andersen stated the he would reappoint the following
Commissioners:
Joseph C. Wilt
Robert Crabtree
Willietta Kunz
Paul Taylor
Harry Buchanan
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It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Maude,
that these appointments be ratified.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Councilman Lowrey requested that Certificates of Appreciation be
prepared for the two out going Commissioners.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that it was time
for the yearly contract for curbs, gutters, etc. to go to bid.
Tho only change in the specifications will be concerning removal
of asphalt.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman,
and unanimously carried, that the Council authorize going to
bid for the yearly stroet improvement work and approve the
necessary publications.
Councilman Jackman suggested, and the Council concurred, that
a ten foot aluminum ladder be purchased to enable light bulbs
to be replaced as they burn out.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Mayor Andersen,
and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting
adjourned at 11:20 o'clock p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLERIC
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