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ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of November 13, 1962
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 8:04
o'clock p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen.
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Ray Putnam, Minister
Emeritus of the Community Methodist Church.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney,,
Stead.
Absent: Councilmen: None.
Ex officio: Watson, Farrell,. Stump, Wroe, Armstrong.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. OCTOBER 30, 1962. REGULAR MEETING.
It was moved by Stead, second by Jackman, and unanimously
carried, that the minutes of October 30, 1962 be approved as
printed.
4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS
THE COUNCIL.
Mayor Andersen requested anyone desiring to address the Council
to please come to the speakers stand and give their name and
address and direct all remarks to the Council.
Sam Kline, owner of Stanley's Men's Store, stated he had made
p many friends during the years he has been in business in Rosemead.
~f Mr. Kline also stated that something must be done to provide
more off-street parking if businesses are to remain in Rosemead.
Mayor Andersen advised Mr. Kline that a report from the Parking
Committee would be submitted later in the.meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard in any of
the Public Hearings to please stand and be sworn in.
The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong.
O 5. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS.
A. EDMOND DRIVE.
City Administrator'Farrell reported on the assessments proposed
for the Edmond Drive improvement project.
Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open at 8:17 o'clock p.m.
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William H. Collins, 8714 Edmond Drive, advised the Council
that he was not protesting the assessment but merely informing
the Council that there are numerous cracks in the cement work.
Paul Arnold, 8715 Edmond Drive, also advised the Council that
there are cracks in the curbs and gutters.
Mrs. James Redona, 4329 Muscatel Avenue, advised the Council
that there are cracks in her curb and gutter also but that they
• made no difference. Mrs. Redona expressed her pleasure over
the improved appearance of the street.
Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:29
o'clock p.m.
It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, and unanimously
carried that the Council approve the report and confirm the
assessments on Edmond Drive.
B. GARVEY AVENUE
City Administrator Farrell reported on the assessments proposed
for the Garvey Avenue improvement project. (8900 Block)
Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open at 8:32 o'clock p.m.
There were no protests.
Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:33
o'clock p.m.
It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, and unanimously
carried, that the Council approve the report and confirm the
assessments on Garvey Avenue.
C. IVAR AVENUE.
City Administrator Farrell reported on the assessments proposed
for the Ivar Avenue improvement project. (3400 Block)
Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open at 8:34 o'clock p.m.
There were no protests.
• Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing dosed at 8:35
o'clock p.m.
It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously
carried, that the Council approve the report and confirm the
assessments on Ivar Avenue.
D. DELTA AVENUE.
City Administrator Farrell reported on the assessments proposed
for the Delta Avenue improvement project. (3600 Block)
Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open at 8:36 o'clock p.m.
Al Grill, 3623 Delta Avenue, advised the Council that the crown
of the roadway is so high in front of the first four houses
north of Olney Street that it will have to be cut down at a
later date when funds are available.
Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:38
o'clock p.m.
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It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, and unanimously
carried, that the Council approve the report and confirm the
assessments on Delta Avenue.
E. STEELE STREET.
City Administrator Farrell reported on the assessments proposed
for the Steele Street improvement project. (9200 Block)
• Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open at 8:39 o'clock p.m.
There were no protests.
Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:40
o'clock p.m.
It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, and unanimously
carried, that the Council. approve the report and confirm the
assessments on Steele Street.
8300 BLOCK GRAND AVENUE. CURB, GUTTER AND APRON INSTALLATION.
NORTH SIDE ONLY.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a petition
has been filed representing 71.48% of the front footage. A
waiver of the 60 day waiting period has also been filed signed
by all of the property owners involved except the City of San
Gabriel. The City of San Gabriel has informed the City of
Rosemead that they will install the necessary curb and gutter.
Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open at 8:41 o'clock p.r-~.
There were no protests.
Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:43
o'clock p.m.
It was moved by Maude, second by Jackman, and unanimously
carried, that this improvement proceed.
7. 9400 BLOCK ROSE STREET. CURB AND GUTTER INSTALLATION. BOTH
is SIDES OF STREET.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a petition
has been filed representing 100% of the front footage. A waiver
of the 60 day period has also been filed signed by 100% of the
property owners involved.
Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open at 8:45 o'clock p.m
There were no protests.
Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:46
o'clock p.m.
It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, and unanimously
carried, that this improvement proceed.
3. 3800 BLOCK HART STREET. CURB AND GUTTER INSTALLATION. EAST
SIDE ONLY.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a petition
has been filed representing 100% of the front footage. A waiver
of the 60 day waiting period has also been filed signed by 100%
of the property owners involved.
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Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open at 8:47 o'clock p.m.
There were no protests.
Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:48
o'clock p.m.
It was moved by Phinney, second by Jackman, and unanimously
carried, that the improvement proceed.
4400 TO 4600 BLOCKS DELTA AVENUE. CURB AND GUTTER INSTALLATION.
WEST SIDE ONLY.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that petitions
have been filed signed by owners of 66.85% of the front footage.
Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open at 8:49 o'clock p.m.
David M. Tillery, 4621 Delta Avenue, advised the Council he
was representing his mother, Mrs. Marjorie Mansfield. Mr.
Tillery stated that the parkway trees have not been trimmed in
several years and are unsightly. He further stated that they
would like to have these trees removed as they are a variety
which will break up the curb and gutter.
Mayor Andersen advised Mr. Tillery that these trees will be
checked and if they are in the way of the curb and gutter will
be removed.
Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:59
o'clock p.m.
It was moved b/ Phinney, second by Jackman, and unanimously
carried, that this improvement proceed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 102. OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS. (2nd Reading)
This ordinance was read in full by Attorney Watson.
It was moved by Jackman, that the phrase, "for use exclusively
by the patrons of such premises or structure", be deleted.
Motion died for lack of second.
L. C. Mellinger, Shirley Realty Company, addressed the Council
on behalf of Mrs. Helen Hasabales, owner of the T & J Restaurant,
wishing to know if it would be possible to utilize leased or
rented property to meet the requirements of this ordinance.
Attorney Watson stated this would be premissible.
Mayor Andersen read in full a telegram from Walter F. Lowrey,
protesting adoption of this ordinance and requesting it be
submitted to the Planning Commission for further study.
It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, that Ordinance No. 102
be adopted.
Ann Higman, 3910 Walnut Grove Avenue,
Benjamin Bonetempo, 3947 Delta Avenue,
Frank Shattuck, 3538 Lashbrook Avenue,
Andrew Patterson, E1 Camino Motel, Mission Drive,
Mona Wilk, 8822 Valley Boulevard,
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Lloyd Walters, 4211 Rio Hondo Avenue,
Paul Lieberg, 9617 Lorica Street,
Frank Westgate, 8868 Barrette Street,
Charles Bartman, 9245 Guess Street, and
Frank J. DiNoto, 8855 Valley Boulevard, addressed the Council
regarding this ordinance.
Councilman Jackman proposed a substitute motion, that this
• ordinance be referred back to the Planning Commission for their
consideration and study.
Motion died for lack of second.
Roll call vote on the motion as follows: Ayes: Andersen,
Maude, Phinney,.Stead. Noes: Jackman. Absent: None.
Mayor Andersen declared a short recess at 9:42 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Andersen reconvenedthe meeting at 10:00 o'clock p.m.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 62-57. PRAYERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Mayor Andersen advised the Council that this resolution,
• previously adopted by the Council, was before them at this time
to determine.whether or not the distribution of copies as
ordered by the resolution is timely due to two more cases pend-
ing before the Supreme Court.
Following discussion, and a brief statement by Reverend Gerard
Kaye of the Community Methodist Church, it was moved by Phinney,
second by Andersen, and unanimously carried, that distribution
of copies as required by Resolution No. 62-57 be deferred until
further action by the Council.
NEW BUSINESS
12. RESOLUTION NO. 62-62. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $3,874.74 DEMANDS
NUMBERS 1803 THROUGH 1822.
Mayor Andersen requested this resolution presented by title only
and a summary of expenditures presented, if there were no
objections. There were no objections.
City Treasurer Noah A. Stump read this resolution by title only
and presented a summary of expenditures.
It was moved by Maude, second by Jackman, that Resolution
No. 62-62 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude,
Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None.
13. REPORT ON COST OF CONSTRUCTION AND SETTING HEARING. ABILENE STREET.
• City Administrator Farrell. reported the curbs and gutters
completed on Abilene Street at a total cost of $3,174.75 and
recommended that Hearing be set for November 27, 1962.
It was moved by Maude, second by Jackman, and unanimously
carried, that the Public Hearing for proposed assessments on
Abilene Street be set for November 27, 1962.
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14. DEDICATION OF ROAD EASEMENT. ST.GEORGE. WALNUT GROVE AVENUE.
Attorney Watson advised the Council that this dedication was
in order for acceptance. The City has previously a9 reed to
Improvement and Severance Damages in the amount of $12,500.00.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that following
recordation of this document and certification of title by the
• County Engineer, payment will then be released.
It was moved by Phinney, second by Maude, that this dedication
be accepted and approved for recordation.
Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude,
Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
15. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS.
A. RED CURB INSTALLATION ON STEELE STREET. EAST OF ROSEMEAD
BOULEVARD.
• Traffic Advisor Envall advised the Council that the Traffic
Commission recommended that red curb markings be placed on the
north side of Steele Street between the first and second, second
and third, and third and fourth driveways; that the loading zone
on the north side of the street commencing 30 feet east of the
east curb line of Rosemead Boulevard to a point 60 feet east
of said curb line be rescinded and replaced with red curb; and
that 60 feet of double and 90 feet of single centerline striping,
offset to the north be installed.
B. PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON RAMONA BOULEVARD SOUTH OF GLENDON WAY.
Traffic Advisor Envall advised the Council that the Traffic
Commission recommended that "NO STOPPING ANY TIME" signs be
placed on the west side of Ramona Boulevard southerly of
Glendon Way for a distance of 300 feet to the beginning of the
curve, thence around the curve radius a distance of 150 feet,
and on the south side of Ramona Boulevard for a distance of 150
• feet easterly and that 25 feet of red curb be installed on the
east side of Ramona Boulevard south of Glendon Way.
C. ADDITIONAL PAVEMENT MARKINGS VALLEY BOULEVARD AT TEMPLE
CITY BOULEVARD.
Traffic Advisor Envall advised the Council that the Traffic
Commission recommended that a 14 foot lane be designated adjacent
to the south curb marked "RIGHT TURN ONLY".
Traffic Commissioner Harry Tullar addressed the Council regard-
ing the Steele Street recommendation.
It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, and unanimously
carried, that the Council approve the Steele Street recommendation,
Item A.
• It was moved by Phinney, second by Jackman, and unanimously
carried, that the Council approve the Ramona Boulevard re-
commendation, Item B.
It was moved by Maude, second by Andersen, and unanimously
carried, that the Council approve the Valley Boulevard re-
commendation, Item C.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
16. PRESENTATION OF LOT SPLIT COMMITTEE REPORT. FRANK DI NOTO.
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Mr. DiNoto stated that the Council now has copies of the report
which are self explanatory. Mr DiNoto stated he believed the
Committee had formulated a comprehensive analysis which would
be beneficial to the City. This report has the unanimous
approval of the Committee. Mr. DiNoto thanked the members of
the Committee for their hard work and cooperation.
Mayor Andersen expressed the appreciation of the Council for
this report.
It was moved by Andersen, second by Phinney, and unanimously
carried, that this report be referred to the Planning Comm-
ission for study and recommendation.
It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously
carried, that the Lot Split Committee be disolved.
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17. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE PARKING REPORT.
Councilman Maude read in full the preliminary report of the
Parking Committee which was submitted by Dr. Arthur E. Maude.
City Administrator Farrell and Administrative Assistant Wroe
presented a number of colored slides showing areas which
could be utilized for parking.
Mayor Andersen recommended that the property owners and City
representatives get together again and try to work out a
solution to the parking problems.
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18. COMMUNICATIONS.
A. CITY OF HAWTHORNE. RESOLUTION.
This communication concerning Resolution No. 3467 of the City
of Hawthorne was read in full by City Administrator Farrell.
It was moved by Phinney, second by Maude, and unanimously
carried, that this communication be received and filed.
B. RESIDENTS ON LAPRESA STREET. RE: RUBBISH SERVICE.
This communication was read in full by City Administrator Farrell.
Mayor Andersen stated that upon checking this complaint it was
determined that no complaints had been received by the disposal
company or the City Hall. Further checking disclosed that a
disposal truck had broken a hydraulic line and this oil had
been cleaned up and the truck repaired. Mayor Andersen stated
that complaints of this type should be made to the City Hall.
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Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed, if
there were no objections. There were no objections.
C. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES. MEETING NOTICE. (Not on agenda)
Mayor Andersen stated this was notice of the November 21st
meeting. Following short discussion, Deputy City Clerk Armstrong
was instructed to make 4 reservations.
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19. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS
THE COUNCIL.
None.
20. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
• A. Mayor Andersen stated he would proclaim November 12 through 13
Youth Appreciation Week, sponsored by the Optimist'slClub.
B. Attorney Watson advised the Council that the Council has
previously approved the purchase of property from Joe and Cecelia
W. Quasser for the Walnut Grove Improvement project. The
deed is in proper order for acceptance.by the Council.
It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, and unanimously
carried, that the Council accept this deed and authorize
recordation.
C. Attorney Watson advised the Council that agreement has been
reached with the California Water and Telephone Company regarding
franchise payments. Payment will be made for the period from
August 4, 1959 to January 1, 1962, within the week.
D. Councilman Stead made inquiry regarding the rose garden in
Rosemead Park and what was happening to it.
Councilman Maude stated that the roses have been in the park
for approximately 10 years and are no longer in prime condition.
The local garden club has protested their removal. If the
garden is to be retained,new bushes will have to be planted.
E. Councilman Stead stated he would like to see a message from the
Mayor in the next issue of the City newsletter perhaps making
reference to the local taxes.
It was moved by Stead, second by Maude, and unanimously
carried, that a message from the Mayor be included in the next
newsletter.
F. Councilman Maude suggested that a letter be prepared by the
City Administrator regarding improvement projects, to be given
to householders just prior to starting work, giving estimated
time from start to completion, sequence of events, etc.
G. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a claim
had been filed too late to be placed on the Claims and Demands.
This claim for the Glendon Way Improvement project from John
S. Bass,.in the amount of $4,597.00.
It was moved by Andersen, second by Maude, that this claim be
paid.
Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude,
Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None.
H. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the City
Employees have chosen an insurance program and it was placed
in effect November 1, 1962.
It was moved by Phinney, second by Andersen, and unanimously
carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:14
o'clock p.m.
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