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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
August 19, 1959
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead was held
in the City Halls 3964 North Rosemead Boulevard. The meeting was balled
. to order by Mayor Stead-at 8:00.P:M.. Mayor Stead lead the:pledge of
allegiance,
1. Present: Councilmen Buchanan, Cook, Lowrey, Stead, Williamson.
Absent: None
2. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Cook, and unanimously carried, that
minutes of the regular meeting of August 42 be approved as mailed.
3. ORDINANCE NO. 2 AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE IMPOSING A CITY SALES AND USE
TAX. (Urgency measure)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD IMPOSINIG A CITY SALES AND USE TAX;
PROVIDING FOR THE PERFORMANCE BY THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION OF ALL
FUNCTIONS INCIDENT TO THE ADMINISTRATION, OPMLTION AND COLLECTION OF
THE SATES AND USE TAX HEREBY IMPOSED; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS
THEREOF, AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE.
Ordinance No. 2, being an urgency measure was read in full by William
Woollett, Jr.
On motion of Cook, second by Lowrey; Ordinance No. 2 was adopted by
the following roll call vote: Ayes: Buchanan, Cook, Lowrey, Stead,
Williamson. Noes: None. Absent: None.
l~. ORDINANCE NO. 3 AN'.ENDING MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF A PLPMING COMMISSION, (1st reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADDING CHAPTER 5 TO ARTICLE II OF
THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE AND PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD.
It was moved by Cook, second by Lowreyand unanimously carried, that
Ordinance No. 3 be read by title only.
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Cook, that Ordinance 3 (1st reading)
be approved. Roll can vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Cook, Lowrey,
Stead, Williamson. Noes: None. Absent. None.
ORDINANCE NO. 4 AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING REGULATIONS AND
PROCEDURES FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF SUPPLIES, SERVICES AND EQUIP-
MENT. (1st reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY
PROVIDING REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF
SUPPLIES, SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT.
It was moved by Buchanan, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried
that Ordinance No. 4 be read by title only.
• It was moved by'Cook, second by Lowrey, that the first reading of
Ordinance 4 be approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan,
Cook, Lowrey, Stead, Williamson. Noes: None. Absent: None.
6. ORDINANCE NO. 5 AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY
NON-NEGOTIABLE NOTES. (Urgency measure)
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE
OF TEMPORARY NON-NEGOTIABLE NOTES.
Ordinance No. 5 being an urgency measure was read in full by City
Administrator William Woollett, Jr.
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On motion of Lowrey, second by Cook, Ordinance 5 was approved as read
by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Buchanan, Cook, Lowrey, Stead,
Williamson. Noes: None, Absent: None.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 36 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOS ANGELES
COUNTY TO PLACE THE CITY ENTIRELY WITHIN THE EL MONTE JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO PLACE THE CITY ENTIRELY
WITH321 EL MONTE JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
Motion was made by Lowrey, second by Cook, that Resolution No. 36 be read
by title only. Carried unanimously.
Motion to approve Resolution 36 was made by Buchanan, second by Lowrey,
roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Cook, Lowrey, Stead, Williamson.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 37 APPOINTING THE CITY CLERK
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RROSEMEAD APPOINTING THE
CITY CLERK.
Motion was made by Lowrey, second by Cook, that Resolution No. 37 be read
by title only. Carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Lowrey, second by Cook, that Resolution No. 37 be
approved' Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Cook, Lowrey, Stead,
Williamson; Noes: None: Absent: None.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 38 APPOINTING THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPOINTING THE
DEPUTY CITY CLERK.
Motion was made by Lowrey, second by Cook, that Resolution No. 38 be
read by title only. Carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Lowrey, second by Cook, that Resolution No. 38 be
approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Cook, Lowrey, Stead,
Williamson. Noes: None. Absent: None.
10. RESOLUTION NO. ENDORSING THE STATE REAPPROTIONMENT PLAN ADVOCATED
BY FRANK G. BONELLL.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ENDORSING THE STATE SENATE REAPPORT-
IONMENT PLAN ADVOCATED BY HONORABLE FRANK G. BONELLI, SUPERVISOR OF THE
FIRST SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES.
• Motion to table until next meeting was made by Lowrey, second by Buchanan,
Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Cook, Lowrey, Stead, Williamson.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
71. RESOLUTION NO. 39 ESTABLISHING PURCHASING RULES AND REGULATIONS.
PURCHASING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD.
• Motion was made by Lowrey, second by Buchanan, to read Resolution 39 by
title only. Carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Cook, second by Lowrey, that Resolution No. 39 be
approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Cook, Lowrey, Stead,
Williamson. Noes: None. Absent: None.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 40 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FIRST STATE BANK OF
ROSEMEAD TO HONOR ALL CHECKS, DRAFTS AND WARRANTS WHEN VEARING CERTAIN
SIGNATURES OF CITY OFFICIALS.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE FIRST STATE BANK OF ROSEMEAD TO HONOR ALL CHECKS, DRAFTS
AND WARRANTS WHEN BEARING CERTAIN SIGNATURES OF CITY OFFICIALS.
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• Motion was made by Lowrey, second by Cook, to read Resolution No. 40
by title only. Carried unanimously.
Or, motion of Lowrey, second by Cook, Resolution 40 was approved by-the
following roll call vote: Ayes: Buchanan, Cook, Lowrey, Stead, Williamson.
Noes: None. Absent: None:.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 41 AUTHORIZING TIC MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN A LEASE
• WITH THE FIRST STATE BANK OF ROSEMEAD FOR THE CITY HALL.
A RESOLUTION'OF THE CITY CGLICIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN LEASE ON CITY Y,ALL.
Motion was made by Cook, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that
Resolution No. 41 be read by title only.
On motion of Cook, second by Lowrey, Resolution No, 41 was approved by
the following roll call vote: Ayes: Bushsaan, Cook, Lowrey, Stead,
Williamson. NoeF: None. Absent: Nor_e.
14. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATIONS
Roy- Casares, 9513 East Guess Street, asked the Council to explain how the
new city was being financed and wL.ether the City had signed a lease with
the bark or not.
City Administrator William Woollett, Jr. explained the method of
financing being used and called attention to Resolution 41 concerning
the City Hall lease.
a. J. R. Horning, 9254 E. Marshall Street, rebresenting the Park District
requested the painting of traffic crosswalks across Mission Drive at
Loma Avenue for safer access to the Rosemead Park and Pool.
Attorney James Judge stated this problem should be referred to the
Traffic Commkssion when and if established under Ordinance or Resolution.
Mrs. Gretchen Galeeran, 3944 North Rosemead Boulevard, made the request
of the City Council that local artists be permitted to hang paintings
on the walls of the City Hall. Requested no answer at the present time.
Murray Zwick, 3927 North Ivar Avenue, requested information on zoning
and length of time it will take between request and final dedision.
Attorney James Judge stated the first reading of Ordinance 3 had been
this evening and there must be a second reading, then 30 days to take
effect, therefore the Planning Commission should not be functioning
until October. All applications for zone changes received are now
being placed on file and will be turned over to the Planning Commission
at the earliest possible date.
b. Frank Foster, 8603 Zerelda Street, called the Council's attention to
the hazardous condition existing due to a half width street in the area
• between Muscatel and La Presa on Zerelda.
C. Harry Hearn, 8911 North Ivar Avenue, called the attention of the Council
to the dangerous corner of Marshall Street and Ivar Avenue.
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Kirk Schulkey, 9122 East Whitmore Street, wished to determine if heavy
traffic was permitted on residential streets in his area, the question
coming about due to a factory being built on property annexed to E1
Monte but using this residential street as the only means of access to
the factory property.
Attorney James Judge stated that the City may establish load limits for
the City if it so desires. Restrictions which might now be in existance
will be checked by the Administrator and the Sheriff.
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Roy Casares, 9513 East Guess Street, requested that a Traffic Commission
be established in view of traffic problems brought forth at this meeting.
Motion was made by Lowrey, second by Cook that an Ordinance be drawn
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up establishing a Traffic Commission. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes:
Buchanan, Cook, Lowrey, Stead, Williamson. Noes: None. Absent: None.
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15. A William Woollett, Jr. introduced Mr. J. L. Bandy of the Los Angeles County
Road Department who spoke briefly on the services provided incorporated
cities under contract service.
B Mr. Woollett introduced Mr. Bob Williams of the Los Angeles County
Engineering Department who explained services that will be provided
by the Engineering Department. Mr. Williams introduced N. F. Bravender,
Regional Engineer. Mr. Williams also answered questions from the
audience concerning curbs and gutters and assessment districts covering
such improvements.
C City Administrator William Woollett, Jr. read a request from County
Sanitation District No. 15 asking that a member of the Council be
appointed as delegate to Sanitation District 15.
Mayor Stead was nominated by Lowrey, second by Cook, and the following
roll call vote resulted: Ayes: Buchanan, Cook, Lowrey, Stead, Williamson.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Harry S. Buchanan was nominated as alternate to Sanitation District 15
141~ by Cook, second Lowrey. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Cook,
Lowrey, Stead, Williamson. Noes: None. Absent: None.
D RESOLUTION NO. 42 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT
ENTITLED "AGREEMENT FOR STATE 10MINISTRATION OF LOCAL SOLES AND USE
TAXES."
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT ENTITLED "AGREEMENT FOR STATE ADMINISTRATION
OF LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES."
On motion of Cook, second of Lowrey, and unanimously carried Resolution
42 was read by title only.
Motion to approve Resolution 42 was made by Lowrey, second by Cook.
Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Cook, Lowrey, Stead,
Williamson. Noes: None. Absent: None.
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Mayor Stead spoke briefly clarifying Resolutions 37 and 38 and
Ordinance No. 2, for the benefit of the audience.
16. Motion to adjourn to Wednesday, August 26, 1959 was made by Lowrey,
second by Cook and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.
Mayor
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