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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
August 262 1959
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Rosemead was held in the City Hall, 3964 North Rosemead Boulevard.
• The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stead at 8:00 p.m.
1. The pledge of allegiance was lead by Mayor Stead.
2. Present: Councilmen Buchanan, Cook, Lowrey, Stead, Williamson.
Ex officio: Woollett, Judge, Stump, Armstrong.
Absent; None.
3. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Cook, and unanimously carried
that minutes of the regular meeting of August 19, be approved.
4. 'ORDINANCE NO. 3 AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISH-
MENT OF A PLANNING COMMISSION. ( 2nd Reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADDING CHAPTER 5 TO ARTICLE II
OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE AND PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISffiAENT
OF PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD.
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Cook, and unanimously carried that
Ordinance 3 be read by title only.
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Cook, that Ordinance No. 3 pass
the second reading and be approved. Roll call vote as follows:
Ayes: Buchanan, Cook, Lowrey, Stead, Williamson. Noes: None.
Absent: None.
5. ORDINANCE NO. 4 AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING REGULATIONS AND
PROCEDURES FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF SUPPLIES, SERVICES AND
EQUIPMENT. (2nd Reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY
PROVIDING REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE Or
SUPPLIES, SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT.
It was moved by Cook, second by Buchanan, and unanimously carried,
that Ordinance No. 4 be read by title only.
It was moved by Cook, second by Lowrey, that Ordinance 4 pass the
second reading and be approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes:
Buchanan, Cook, Lowrey, Stead, Williamson. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
6. RESOLUTION NO. '1-~ ENDORSING THE STATE REAPPORTIONMENT PLAN
ADVOCATED BY SUPERVISOR FRANK G. BONELLI.
Motion to table this resolution in order to study it further was
made by Lowrey, second by Cook. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes:
Buchanan, Cook, Lowrey, Stead, Williamson. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
7. COMMUNICATION FROM THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES.
RE: NUMBER OF REGISTERED VOTERS IN ROSEMEAD.
This communication waw-read in full by CA.
Motion to file was made by Lowrey, second by Cook, and unanimousi,,
carried.
8. COMMUNICATION FROM THE UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER ASSOCIATION.
On motion of Lowrey, second of Cook, and unanimously carried, the
CA was directed to obtain further information and report back to
the Council.
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• 9: COMMUNICATION FROM K N X T CHANNEL 2
Motion authorizing the Administrator to write letter giving desired
information was made by Cook,. second by Lowrey, carried unanimously.
-0. COMMUNICATION FROM LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION, LEAGUE 6F CALIFORNIA
CITIES.
Motion was made by Cook, second by Lowrey, and carried unanimously
that the communication be read in full. Invitation to attend Board
• of Directors of the Los Angeles County Division, League of California
Cities, the Rodger Young Auditorium in Los Angeles on Thursday,
September 3, 1959 at 7:15 otclock p.m.
Buchanan, Lowrey and Mayor Stead to attend.
COMMUNICATION FROM BOUNDARY COMMISSION, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES.
EL MONTE PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 199 (Revised)
Motion was made by Lowrey, second by Cook, and unanimously carried
that the letter be filed. .
z. COMMUNICATION FROM BOUNDARY COMMISSION, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES.
ARCADIA PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 19
Motion was made by Cook, second by Buchanan, and unanimously carried
that the letter be filed.
13• COMMUNICATION FROM BOUNDARY COMMISSION, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES.
BALDWIN PARK PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 6
Motion was made by Cook, second by Lowrey, and carried unanimously
that this communication be filed.
I).,,, SECRETARY OF STATE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, OFFICIAL INCORPORATION
FILING.
Motion was made by Cook, second by Lowrey, and carried unanimously
that this communication be read in full.
Motion was made by Cook, second by Buchanan, and carried unanimously
that this communication be filed.
15, TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE
COUNCIL.
Kirk Schulkey, 9122 East Whitmore Street, wished to know if any
action had been taken concerning his complaint of last week, regard-
ing the construction of a factory on property which has been annexed
to the City of E1 Monte, but will be using a residential street within
the incorporated city limits of the City of Rosemead as its only means
of access.
Attorney James Judge stated that the City of Rosemead has some
regulation of the roadways in the city but cannot prohibit use of
roads.
W. N. Haglund, 9134 East Whitmore Street, wanted to know if the
Council had any information as to how the sewers and driveways would
• be laid out for this factory. Mr. Haglund stated that this property
was annexed by the City of E1 Monte in March of 1958 and that
residents of the area received no notice of any change of zone.
Attorney James Judge informed Mr. Haglund that the City Attorney was
not the one to handle a question of the legality of the change of
zone, _that a private attorney would have to be consulted.
Mr. Haglund then asked what could be done if the factory created
a public nuisance.
Attorney Judge informed Mr. Haglund that the City of Rosemead has
• no jurisdiction over a public nuisance in the City of E1 Monte.
Motion was made by Lowrey, second by Cook, and unanimously carried
'P that the CA be instructed to investigate the various aspects of this
problem.
Mr. Haglund wished to know how soon he could expect to be informed
of the findings of the CA.
CA stated he would have a report at the next meeting of the City
Ccuncil.
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Victor Bonito, 9116 East Whitmore Street, stated that his children
attend Potrero School at the present time and wished to know if
there would be any change in the school districts due to incorporation.
Mr. Bonito was informed by Councilman Lowrey that school districts
are not affected in any way by incorporation.
rrank Foster, 8603 Zerelda Street, stated that there is a real problem
in the Council Chambers. The audience is unable to hear with the air
• cooler on and unable to stay in the room with the cooler off.
The Council stated that they will try to speak louder.
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
Motion was made by Cook, second by Lowrey, that the Attorney be
instructed to draw up an ammendment to Ordinance 1, altering the hours
of the City Hall, by closing from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m.. Carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Lowrey, second by Buchanan, and carried unanimously
that the meeting dates for the Council be changed from the 1st and 3rd
8 Wednesday to the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. The attorney
was instructed to draw up the necessary ammendment to Ordinance 1.
Mayor Stead thanked the American Legion, John Guess Post for lending
their chairs for our first Council meeting and the DuBois Funeral
Home for lending their chairs for our meeting tonight. Mayor Stead
also thanked Oscar Randall for his kindness in moving the chairs back
and forth in his pick-up truck.
CA reported receipt of another communication from the Boundary
Commission, County of Los Angeles, which arrived to late to be placed
on the agenda. The Boundary Commission notification concerned E1
Monte Annexation No. 202.
Motion was made by Lowrey, second by Cook, and carried unanimously
that this communication be filed.
CA read a letter of resignation from Councilman B. A. Williamson,
who stated he has accepted employment which makes it necessary for him
to move from the County, therefore making his resignation necessary.
He stated he wished this resignation to take effect as soon as possible
and not later than September 21, 1959.
y Motion was made by Cook, second by Lowrey, and carried unanimously
that this letter be received and filed until further action.
CA advised the Council of a communication from Jack H. Wilsford,
.)o63 North Gaydon Avenue, and Gerald F. O'Neill, 3658 North Gaydon
Avenue requesting permission to circulate petitions for annexation
to the City of Rosemead.
Motion was made by Lowrey, second by Cook, and carried unanimously
that this request be read by title only.
is RESOLUTION NO. 43 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
CONSENTING TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "PORTION OF TRACT NO. 12491°
Motion was made by Lowrey, second by Cook, that Resolution No. 43 be
approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Cook, Lowrey,
Stead, Williamson. Noes: None. Absent: None.
. CA advised the Council that communications had been received from
two accounting firms.
Motion was made by Cook; second by Lowrey that the CA make a decision
9 as to the services and qualifications of the two firms and be author-
ized to hire the firm of his choice. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes:
Buchanan, Cook, Lowrey, Stead, Williamson. Noes: None. Absent: None.
CA introduced Ed Ferraro of the County-City Coordinators Division of
Los Angeles County.
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• Mr. Ferraro spoke briefly on the functions of his office and thanked
the Council for allowing him the opportunity to do so.
Lieutenant Don Mead, Temple City Sheriff's Station, stated that Sergeant
Kingsman of the License Detail has reported 172,1yusinesses within the
city limits which require licensing. He further stated that the
Sheriff's Department is pleased to be the law enforcement agency for
the City of Rosemead and that the Department will be happy to appear
and answer questions at any time. The Department feels the Council
should give some thought to licensing and its enforcement within the
Rosemead area.
Motion was made by Cook, second by Lowrey, and carried unanimously
that the CA be instructed to study the license situation with
assistance from the City Attorney.
Motion was made by Buchanan, second by Cook, and unanimously carried
that the meeting be adjourned to Thursday, August 27, 1959 at 5:00 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Mayor City Clerk
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