CC - 12-23-63 - Adjourned MeetingCITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of December 23, 1963
An adjourned 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 Maude at
8:03 o'clock p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Morgan Morgan of the Rosemead
High School Key Club.
The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Jackman.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen:
Absent: Councilmen:
Ex officio: Watson,
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead.
Phinney.
Farrell, Wroe, Armstrong.
DECEMBER 9, 1963 - SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 10, 1963 - REGULAR MEETING.
Mayor Maude ordered this item carried over to the next meeting.
4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS
THE COUNCIL
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 3. R. T. SIMERLY.
• Factual data presented by City Administrator Farrell.
Mayor Maude requested those wishing to be heard to please Sand
and be sworn. No one responded.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:11 o'clock p.m.
No one responded and the hearing closed immediately.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Stead,
that the Council approve this zone change request in accordance
with Planning Commission recommendations and instruct the City
Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead.
• NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Phinney.
Mayor Maude advised the Council that representatives from the
Rosemead High School Key Club were present in the audience to
address the Council regarding item 21 A.
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Mayor Maude ordered item 21 A considered at this time, if there
were no objections. There were no objections.
21:A.ROSEMEAD HIGH SCHOOL KEY CLUB.
This communication requesting the City's cooperation in the club's
safety program to paint "Walk Your Bicycle" signs on sidewalks
adjacent to crosswalks, was read in full by City Administrator
Farrell.
Morgan Morgan, Chairman of the Safety Committee, introduced
club members Chuck Holmes, Dave Redding, and Hugh Mooney.
Morgan Morgan advised the Council that the local Key Club is
sponsored by the Rosemead Kiwanis Club, is a part of a national
organization having 2500 clubs and 65,000 members.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second
by Mayor Maude, that the Council refer this matter to the Traffic
Commission with the recommendation that this request be approved,
and instruct the City Administrator to check with the State
Division of Highways for approval..
Roll call vote as follows:
• AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Phinney.
6. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 4. HARRY I. HIGLEY.
Factual data was presented by City Administrator Farrell.
The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:24 o'clock
p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately.
Planning Commission Secretary Wroe advised the Council of the
Planning Commission's recommendation regarding easements.
Harry Higley, applicant, submitted a policy of Title Insurance
to.the City Attorney for review.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Jackman, that the Council approved this request for zone change
subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission and
instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen.: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Phin.ney.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. ORDINANCE NO. 119. LOT SPLIT ORDINANCE. SECOND READING.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD FURTHER REGULATING SMALL
SUBDIVISIONS AND AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE ROSEMEAD
MUNICIPAL CODE.
Mayor Maude requested this ordinance presented by title only, if
there were no objections. There were no objections.
Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only.
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It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Andersen, that Ordinance No. 119 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES:. Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Phinney.
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8. ORDINANCE NO. 122. ANNEXATION NO. 23. (See Page 5)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION
OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED "CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ANNEXATION AREA NO. 23" TO THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD.
Attorney Watson advised the Council that Attorney Kell had
indicated he would be present and requested that this item be
held over until he arrived.
Mayor Maude ordered this item deferred until Mr. Kell arrived.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
• 9. ORDINANCE NO. 123.
CASE NO. 5. Second
AN ORDINANCE OF THE
IFICATION OF PROPER
CHANGING ZONE CLASSIFICATION. ZONE CHANGE
read i ng.
CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE CLASS-
iY AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
Mayor Maude requested this ordinance read by title only, if there
were no objections. There were no objections.
Attorney Watson presented this ordir°~nce by title only.
it was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Jackman,
that Ordinance No. 123 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead.
• NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Phinney.
10. ORDINANCE NO. LAND DEVELOPMENT TRUST.
Attorney Watson requested this matter deferred to the next
meeting.
Mayor Maude ordered this r;zttcr deferred to the next meeting,
if there were no objections. There were no objections.
11. ALLEY REPORT.
City Administrator Farrell requested this matter deferred to
the next meeting.
Mayor Maude ordered this matter deferred, if there were no
objections. There were no objections.
NEW BUSINESS
12. RESOLUTION NO. 63-74. BUILDING SERVICES AGREEMENT.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEM EAD
AUTHORIZING REVISION AND RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES CONCERNING BUILDING SERVICES.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this revised
Building Services Agreement has been approved by1he Board of
Supervisors and it is now submitted to the Council for approval.
• Mayor Maude requested this resolution read by title only, if
there were no objections. There were no objections.
Attorney Watson read this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Jackman, that this Resolution No. 63-74 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Phinney.
13.
RESOLUTION NO. 63-75. RENEWAL OF POUND AGREEMENT.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CONCERNING POUND SERVICES.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that even though
the current agreement does not expire until July 14, 1964, it
is necessary for the City to notify the Board of Supervisors
prior to December 31 preceeding date of expiration if the City
desires to renew the agreement.
Mayor Maude requested this resolution read by title only, if
there were no objections. There were no objections.
Attorney Watson read this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Stead,
that Resolution No. 63-75 be adopted.
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Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Phinney.
14.
RESOLUTION NO. 63-76. RENEWAL OF STREET MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CONCERNING STREET MAINTENANCE.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the current
agreement for street maintenance expires June 30, 1964, and
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Mayor Maude requested this resolution read by title only, if
there were no objections. There were no objections.
Attorney Watson read this resolution by title only.
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It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Andersen, that Resolution No. 63-76 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: Nonei
ABSENT: Councilmen: Phinney.
Attorney Watson advised Mayor Maude that Attorney Kell had
arrived.
Mayor Maude ordered agenda item 8 considered at this time.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 122. ANNEXATION NO; 23.
Attorney Watson advised the Council that legal action was filed
against the City on Friday, December 20, 1963, on behalf of
approximately 21 property owners. An order had been issued
restraining the City from further action regarding this annex-
ation, but the order was modified to the extent that the City
may proceed but is restrained from filing the annexation
ordinance with the Secretary of State.
• All of the plaintiffs properties are in the developing tract
south and east of the intersection of Rush Street and San
Gabriel Boulevard. Attorney Watson advised the Council that
if the Council elects to proceed, the boundaries could be
modified to exclude not in excess of 5% of the annexation area
if the Council desires to accede to the wishes of the property
owners concerned. Attorney Watson advised the Council that a
request had been received from Karl P. and Meta Jo Tatum re-
questing exclusion of a triangular portion of their property
from the annexation. Mr. Farrell stated that the engineer has
determined that total acreage of the annexation is in excess
of 260 acres, therefore, up to 13 acres could be excluded.
He further stated that the engineer has determined that there
are less than 13 acres in the parcels under consideration for
exclusion.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
• Jackman that the developing tract south and east of the inter-
section of Rush Street and San Gabriel Boulevard and the strip
of Edison Company property abutting this tract on the north side
be exclused from this annexation.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Phinney.
it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Andersen,
that the triangular portion of the Tatum property be excluded
from this annexation.
Roll call vote as follows:
• AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Phinney.
RESOLUTION NO. 63-77. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD ELECTING TO PROCEED AND MAKING CHANGES IN
BOUNDARIES OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 23.
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Attorney Watson read this resolution in full with the exception
of the legal description.
Councilman Phinney arrived at 9:05 o'clock p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Jackman, that further reading of this resolution be waived.
• Roll call vote asfollows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney,
Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Stead,
that Resolution No. 63-77 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney,
. Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
• It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Jackman, that the Complaint and Order to Show Cause be referred
to the City Attorney and he be authorized to take any and all
necessary action in connection therewith.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney,
Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Mayor Maude declared a short recess at 9:09 o'dock p.m.
Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 9:22 o'clock p.m.
15. RESOLUTION N0. 63-78. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN'THE SUM OF $19,009.13 DEMANDS
NUMBERS 2561 THROUGH 2585.
Mayor Maude ordered.this resolution read by title only and a
summary of expenditures presented, if there were no objections.
There were no objections.
Administrative Assistant Wroe read'this resolution by title
only and presented a summary of expenditures.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second
by Councilman Phinney, and carried, that warrant No. 2577 to
Everett Mansur be voided and payment withheld pending City
• Council acceptance of his report.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Phinne\•
that Resolution No. 63-78 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney..
Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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ORDINANCE NO. RE: PARKING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.
Following considerable discussion of this requested ordinance,
the Council instructed the staff, Sheriff's Department and
City Attorney to submit a coordinated report on this matter
at the second meeting in January.
ORDINANCE NO. RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR COUNTY PARKS.
City Administrator Farrell requested that this matter be held
over to the second meeting in January.
Mayor Maude ordered this matter deferred to the second meeting
in January, if there were no objections. There were no objectior:7
REPORT ON COSTS AND SETTING HEARING DATE.
City Administrator Farrell reported the following costs:
A. Delta Street, sidewalks only, $1,005.10 and extra-
ordinary excavation $59.71.
B. Shea Place, curbs, gutters and aprons, $1,787.04.
C. Norwood Place, curbs and gutters, $1,694.25.
City Administrator Farrell recommended that hearings be set for
January 14, 1964.
Mayor Maude ordered these hearings set for January 14, 1964, if
there were no objections. There were no objections.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS.
A. STUDY OF ADAMS RANCH MUTUAL WATER COMPANY.
Planning Commiss-ion Secretary Wroe advised the Council that the
Planning Commission had requested this report due to the building
activity in the area coupled with the fact that there is no
evidence of adequacy or capacity.
Following discussion, the Council requested the City Attorney
to prepare an ordinance for the second meeting in January,
requiring mutual water companies to submit an annual report of
adequacy.
B. REQUEST TO HAVE TRAFFIC COMMISSION STUDY AND RECOMMEND
SOLUTION TO PARKWAY CLEARANCE PROBLEMS.
Planning Commission Secretary Wroe advised the Council that the
Planning Commission is concerned with the encroachment of fences,
hedges, etc. on dedicated right-of-way forcing pedestrians to
walk in the street.
Following discussion, the Council concurred that.problems of
• this nature should be enforced upon complaint and the newsletter
be utilized to inform the public and urge cooperation.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
20. None.
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COMMUNICATIONS
21. A. ROSEMEAD HIGH SCHOOL KEY CLUB. (See page 2)
B. RUSS BRAND. PRESIDENT OF PARK ADVISORY BOARD.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication in full.
Councilman Stead, member of the Park Advisory Board informed the
Council that the Park Advisory Board at their last meeting
indicated they are in favor of a change in the park governing
board.
22. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS
THE COUNCIL.
Harry Buchanan, 3921 Ivar Avenue. Topic: City participation in
sidewalk installation.
R. K. McCaffree, 9271 Steele Street-Topic: Christmas Decoration
Contest.
23. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. Mayor Maude called attention to the Business Education winners
in the Los Angeles County speech contest and the Edison Company
sponsored contest, both winners are Rosemead High School students,
B. Councilman Jackman expressed concern over the angle parking on
the east side of Walnut Grove Avenue just south of Valley
Boulevard, and made inquiry regarding disposal services on
Christmas Day.
C. Councilman Stead requested the staff to investigate the problem
of water standing on Mission Drive west of Muscatel Avenue.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Mayor Maude declared the meeting adjourned. Meeting adjourned
at 10:24 o'clock p.m.
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