CC - 04-28-64CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of April 28, 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 8:02
• o'clock p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge 6 Allegiance was led by Councilman Maude.
The Invocation was delivered by Elder Robert Clausen of the
Latter Day Saints Church.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
Absent: Councilmen: None.
Er, officio: Beverly, Farrell, Wroe, Armstrong.
• 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 21, 1964 - Adjourned Meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Maude,
and unanimously carried, that the minutes of April 21, 1964 be
approved as printed.
4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS
THE COUNCIL
Dan Washburn, 4457 La Presa Avenue. Topic: Regional Library
Wilma McBride, 8965 Whitmore Street. Topic: Chevron Oil Testing
Sam Pugliss, 3135 Rosemead Place. Topic: Chevron Oil Testing.
Bob Copeland, Chevron Oil Co. Attorney Topic: Chevron Oil Testing
• PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. ARICA AVENUE, 4300 BLOCK,
INSTALLATION.
EAST SIDE, CURB, GUTTER AND APPROACH
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a petition
had been filed representing 80% of the front footage.
Mayor Andersen requested anyone desiring to be heard to please
stand and be sworn. No one responded.
Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:14 o'clock
p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey,
and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed.
0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. ORDINANCE NO. 129. CHANGE OF ZONE. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 6.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE CLASS-
IFICATION OF PROPERTY AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
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Attorney Beverly presented this ordinance by title only.
it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey,
and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman,
that Ordinance No. 129 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 64-27. ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF NOTICE AND
APPROVING CIRCULATION OF PETITIONS. ANNEXATION NO. 24.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT OF A COPY OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
CIRCULATE PETITION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY DESIGNATED
AS "ANNEXATION NO. 24" AND AN AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION THEREOF
AND APPROVING THE CIRCULATION OF THE PETITION.
Attorney Beverly asked if the notice and the proof of publication
of notice were on file.
Deputy City Clerk Armstrong answered in the affirm tive.
Mayor Andersen requested this resolution read by title only, if
there were no objections. There were no objections.
Attorney Beverly presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Lowrey,
and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 64-27 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 64-28. COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RE-
QUESTING AN ALLOCATION FROM COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUND FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY AND CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
ON MISSION DRIVE.
Mayor Andersen requested this resolution read by title only, if
there were no objections. There were no objections.
Attorney Beverly read this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey,
that Resolution No. 64-28 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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9. STREET DEFICIENCY STUDY.
City Administrator Farrell recommended that this study be
submitted to the State Division of Highways.
Following discussion, Mayor Andersen instructed the staff to
transmit two copies of the map and the report to the State
Division of Highways, if there were no objections. There were
no objections.
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10. APPOINTMENTS TO PARK BOARD.
Mayor Andersen appointed Councilman Maude to serve on the
Park Board. (Members previously appointed: Andersen and Stead)
It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Lowrey,
that the Council confirm this appointment.
Roll call v,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
11. APPOINTMENT
ate as follows
Councilmen:
Councilmen:
Councilmen:
Councilmen:
OF LIAISON TO
Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Stead.
None.
None.
Maude.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Mayor Andersen stated he thought it would be well to appoint
the City Administrator as liaison to the Chamber of Commerce
and the Administrative Assistant as alternate.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointments be
confirmed.
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12. REPORT ON COSTS AND SETTING HEARING DATES.
City Administrator Farrell reported costs on these projects
as follows:
A. IVAR AVENUE-LAWRENCE AVENUE TO MISSION DRIVE $1,479.14
B. RIO HONDO AVENUE-OLNEY STREET TO DEADALENA ST. $ 535.08
C. NORWOOD PLACE-WALNUT GROVE AVE. TO TERMINUS $ 381.90
D. EARLE STREET-OLNEY STREET TO MARSHALL STREET $6,470.25
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Stead,
and unanimously carried, that public hearings on these streets
be set for May 12, 1964.
13. ACCEPTANCE OF STREET IMPROVEMENT WORK AND RELEASE OF FAITHFUL
PERFORMANCE BOND. TRACT NO. 27479.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Super-
intendent of Streets recommended that the Council accept the
completed improvements for maintenance and release the faithful
performance bond.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Maude,
that the Council accept the completed improvements for maintenance
and release the faithful performance bond.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
1, 14. RESOLUTION NO. 64-29. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOW1IG
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $6,195.16 DEMANDS NUMBERS
2782 THROUGH 2869.
Mayor Andersen requested this resolution read by title only
and a summary of expenditures presented, if there were no
objections. There were no objections.
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Administrative Assistant Wroe read this resolution by title
only and presented a summary of expenditures.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman,
that Resolution No. 64-29 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
• NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
15. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION.
HART STREET EXTENSION TO RAMONA BOULEVARD IN GENERAL PLAN.
Planning Commission Secretary Wroe advised the Council that the
Planning Commission recommended that an extension of Hart Street
from its present dead end to Ramona Boulevard be included in
the General Plan.
In discussion of this matter, Councilman Maude stated for the
record that the City should not be the instrument of condemnation
• nor should one individual benefit out of proportion.
Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Stead,
second by Councilman Lowrey, that,the Council approve the
Planning Commission recommendation and include the extension of
Hart Street in the General Plan.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
16. HISTORICAL COMMITTEE REPORT.
• This report requested the Council to contact the Los Angeles
County Library and request that storage space be provided in
the new regional facility for storage of Rosemead historical
documents and that a staff member be provided to assist the
committee in the proper compilation of their material.
Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections, he would
instruct the Library Representative, Councilman Lowrey, to
discuss this matter with Librarian William Geller. There were
no objections.
COMMUNICATIONS
17. A. CITY OF SANTA MONICA. RESOLUTION RE: SENATE BILL 41.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication.
• Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed.
B. METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT. OPPOSING MODIFIED PACIFIC
SOUTHWEST WATER PLAN.
C. CITY OF BALDWIN PARK. OPPOSING MODIFIED PACIFIC SOUTHWEST
WATER PLAN.
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The two foregoing communications were presented by City
Administrator Farrell.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by
Councilman Stead, and unanimously carried, that the City
Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution supporting the
League in their opposition to this plan.
• D. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. RE: ALASKA EARTHQUAKE FUND.
(Not on agenda)
This communication and a copy of a letter from the Mayor of
Fairbanks were read in full.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second
by Councilman Maude, that the Council instruct the City Attorney
to prepare a resolution urging citizens to contribute to the
Alaska Earthquake Fund.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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18. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS
THE COUNCIL.
Charles Vincent, 4866 Robinhood, Temple City, Topic: Zone Change.
Roy Casares, 9513 Guess Street, Topic: Alaska Earthquake Fund.
Willietta Kunz, 3911 Ivar Avenue,Topic: Alaska Earthquake Fund.
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19. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
A. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Planning
Commission recommended that a per diem rate be established by
the Council.
B. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that he had received a
request from Planning Commission Chairman Joe Wilt that the
Council rescind their previous action and permit 5 commissioners
to attend the Contract Cities Seminar in Palm Springs in May.
Following discussion of this matter, it was moved by Councilman
Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, that the Council approve the
attendance of 5 Planning Commissioners at the California
Contract Cities Seminar in Palm Springs, May 14-17, 1964.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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C. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the City
Treasurer would not be attending the Seminar in Palm Springs
and Council's previous action did not indicate whether or not
the Deputy City Treasurer would be permitted to go in his place.
It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Mayor Andersen,
that the Deputy City Treasurer be authorized to attend the
California Contract Cities Seminar in Palm Springs, May 14-17,
1964.
Roll call vote asfollows:
AYES:
Councilmen:
NOES:
Councilmen:
ABSENT:
Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
None.
Councilmen: None.
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D. Councilman Maude suggested that the problem of numerous gas
stations and bars be studied as it would appear that San Marino
and El Monte have worked out a solution.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman,
that this matter be referred to the Planning Commission for
study.
• Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
By general consent, the Council requested the Commission to
take action immediately on the foregoing referral.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Maude,
and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting
adjourned at 9:45 o'clock p.m.
• MAYOR CITY CLERK
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