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CC - 04-23-74CITY OF ROSEMEAD • ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1974 A Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 8838 East Valley Boulevard and called to order by Mayor Taylor at 8:00 p.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman G. Taylor. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Kenneth Harry of the First Baptist Church. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo Absent: None Ex officio: Davenport, Gunn, Foutz, Tripepi, Watson 3• APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 9, 1974 - REGULAR MEETING APRIL 10, 1974- ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING APRIL 11, 1974- ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilwoman Trujillo to strike the word "Wednesday" from the adjournment of the meeting of April 9, 1974. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: 0. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor ABSENT: None It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to approve the minutes of April 9, April 10, and April 11, 1974 as printed. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSTAIN: G. Taylor ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. RESOLUTION NO. 74-37. CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS. NIS MISSION DR. (MUSCATEL-IVAR) continued hearing Attorney-Watson presented this Resolution by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENT THEREIN (MISSION DRIVE, NORTH SIDE, MUSCATEL TO IVAR) The hearing was continued... Antonette Macchia, 9100 Rancho Rio, Temple City (property owner) addressed the Council stating that she had misunderstood her attorney regarding cost of improvements and requested help from the Council. The hearing was declared closed at 8:20 p.m. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 74-37 with the provision that 190 cubic yards of excavation at $570 and engineering at $555 be deleted from the charges and that Michele & Antonette Macchia be charged for only curb & gutter, sidewalk and driveway approach, and pavement (AC pavement & crushed aggregate base) with a total new assessment of $1,648.00. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None e 0 Page Two C/C Minutes 4/23/74 5. ORDINANCE NO. 377. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 66. 2nd reading Attorney Watson presented this Ordinance by title AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONE CHANGE NO. 66) Mayor Taylor requested anyone wishing to speak to please stand and be sworn. The Oath was administered by City Clerk Davenport. The hearing was declared open at 8:35 p.m. Mr. Wick, 8666 Landisview Lane, Rosemead asked that he be on record opposing this zone change. Mr. Loren Rightmeier, 8724 Valley Blvd., Rosemead asked the location of this zone change. Mr. Walter Kitchens, 8641 Landisvlew Lane, Rosemead stated that there was a petition against the annexation in this area. Mr. Sam Spillers, Jr., 8538 La Madrina, Rosemead stated that the people in his area (approximately 400, from the zone change on the west side of Walnut Grove Ave.) are for the development. The hearing closed at 8:40 p.m. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 377. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo ABSENT: None Councilwoman Trujillo referred to a petition of protest containing 85 signatures which registers a complaint against Rosemead Annexation No. 43. She asked that it be made part of the record of this Council Meeting. The petition expresses concern about traffic safety, ingress and egress, multiple dwelling zoning, and street lighting. The public hearing was reopened at 9:48 p.m. to accept this petition.. The hearing closed immediately. The petition states that if after all considerations are evaluated and the annexation/zone change is granted - the following conditions be considered. (Annexation & Zone Change have been approved).. 1. Adequate street lighting on Landisview Lane. 2. Stop sign on access road to Landisview Lane from condominiums. 3. Reduction of condominiums from 48 to 30. 4. Better control of traffic on Walnut Grove for safer ingress and egress from Landisview Lane. City Manager Gunn stated that a traffic survey has been done and the only condition not being considered is the reduction of the number of condominiums. 6. ORDINANCE NO. 378. REGULATING SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. 2nd reading Mayor Taylor requested anyone wishing to address the Council to please stand and be sworn. The Oath was administered by City Clerk Davenport. Page Three C/C Minutes 4/23/74 The hearing was opened at 8:53 p.m. Mr. James Cardwell, 3255 N. Sullivan, Rosemead addressed the Council regarding bars and liquor stores. The hearing closed at 8:56 p.m. Attorney Watson presented Ordinance 378 by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGULATING THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 378. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 7. B/S WELLS ST. (WALNUT GROVE-WEST CITY LIMITS) N/S (DELTA-EARLE) CURB, GUTTER, DRIVEWAY APPROACH, & SIDEWALK N/S (EARLE-WALNUT GROVE) SIDEWALK S/S (WEST CITY LIMITS-WALNUT GORVE) SIDEWALK Mayor Taylor requested that anyone wishing to address the Council on Any of the three projects to please stand and be sworn. The Oath was administered by City Clerk Davenport. The hearing opened for the N/S Wells St. (Delta-Earle) at 9:00 p.m. Marion Dosda, 8427 Wells St., Rosemead addressed the Council questioning cost and expressing concern about the grading and drainage due to the high embankment. Lena Mathis, 8421 Wells St., Rosemead addressed the Council and she also expressed concern about the high embankment stating that she doesn't like the high wall. The hearing was closed at 9:07 p.m. It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilwoman Trujillo to delay action on this improvement until discussion can be held between the property owners and staff - to be placed on the next regular agenda. The motion was withdrawn with the consent of the second. The hearing was opened for the N/S Wells St. (Earle-Walnut Grove) at 9:17 p.m. Mr. Jack Prunk, 8471 Wells St., Rosemead addressed the Council stating that he has no objections to sidewalks but does object to receiving a letter telling him of these improvements. He also i7eferred to a drainage problem in his wea. The hearing was closed at 9:22 p.m. The hearing was opened for S/S Wells St. (West City Limits - Walnut Grove Ave.) at 9:22 p.m. Sibyl Slama, 8414 Wells St., Rosemead addressed the Council objecting to not being contacted personally regardingthe improvements and stating that stop signs are needed in this area. Mary E. Stanley, 8438 Wells St., Rosemead addressed the Council stating that she wants sidewalks as soon as possible. The hearing closed at 9:28 p.m. • Page Four C/C Minutes 4/23/74 8. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to proceed with sidewalks on the S/S Wells St. between Walnut Grove and the West City Limits. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: G. Taylor ABSENT: None It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilwoman Trujillo to delay action on these improvements until next Council Meeting giving staff time to meet with the property owners to discuss grade problems. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G NOES: None ABSENT: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo ORDINANCE NO. 376. GRANTING FRANCHISE TO SO. CALIFORNIA WATER CO. Attorney Watson presented this Ordinance by title. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A FRANCHISE TO USE OR TO LAY AND USE PIPES, DITCHES, FLUMES, CONDUITS AND APPURTENANCES, FOR TRANSMITTING AND DISTRIBUTING WATER FOR ANY AND ALL PURPOSES, IN, ALONG, ACROSS, UPON AND UNDER THE PUBLIC. STREETS, WAYS, ALLEYS AND PLACES AS THEY NOW EXIST OR MAY HEREAFTER - EXIST WITHIN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 376. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G NOES: None ABSENT: None NEW BUSINESS Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo 9. RESOLUTION NO. 74-38. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. City Treasurer Foutz presented this Resolution by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $59,494.51 REMANDS NUMBERS 16357-16412. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 74-38. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None The meeting was recessed at 9:40 p.m. to a meeting of the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency. The meeting reconvened at 11:06 p.m. • i Page Five C/C Minutes 4/23/74 --REVISED-- (vote on #11) - 10. ORDINANCE NO. 379. ADOPTING COUNTY HEALTH CODE BY REFERENCE AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 289 1974. Attorney Watson presented this Ordinance by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 50022.2 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE ORDINANCE NO. 7593 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A HEALTH CODE" AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 379. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 11. RESOLUTION NO. 74-39. APPROVING AN EMPLOYEES' DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN AND AUTHORIZING ITS IMPLEMENTATION. City Manager Gunn Explained this plan would be optional to the employees Attorney Watson presented Resolution 74-39 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING AN'. EMPLOYEES' DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN AND AUTHORIZING ITS IMPLEMEBITATIaA It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 74-39. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 12. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN CITY AND EDISON CO, - RUSH ST. PROJECT. City Manager Gunn presented this Agreement which states that Edison Co. will deposit $230,000 with the City for their estimated portion of improvements on Rush Street. He recommended approval. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to approve the Agreement with Edison Co. and authorize the Mayor to execut Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 13. CONSIDERATION OF BI-CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE. The entire Council seemed to be in favor of a Bi-Centennial Committee'. Mayor Taylor requested names from the other Council Members so that a committee can be appointed next meeting, Mr-;."d Mrs. Noah Kang were in the audience and requested that they be placed on the committee. COMMUNICATIONS 14. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE: A. INTERNATIONAL CABLE TV CORPORATION ( Request for Time Extension) City Manager Gunn presented this letter requesting a one-year time extension on the requirement to have a local office in Rosemead. .t Page Five C/C Minutes 4/23/74 CIA 10. ORDINANCE NO. 379• ADOPTING COUNTY HEALTH CODE BY REFERENCE AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 28, 1974. Attorney Watson presented this Ordinance by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 50022.2 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE ORDINANCE NO. 7583 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ENTITLED " AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A HEALTH CODE" AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 379. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to set the public hearing for Ordinance No. 379 for May 28, 1974. Unanimously Carried. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 74-39. APPROVING AN EMPLOYEES'DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN AND AUTHORIZING ITS EMPLEMENTATION. City Manager Gunn explained that this plan would be optional to the employees. Attorney Watson presented Resolution 74-39 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING AN EMPLOYEES' DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN AND AUTHORIZING ITS IMPLEMENTATION It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 74-39. 12. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN CITY AND EDISON CO. - RUSH ST. PROJECT. City Manager Gunn presented this Agreement which states that Edison Co. will deposit $230,000 with the City for their estimated portion of improvements on Rush Street. He recommended approval. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to approve the Agreement with Edison Company and authorize the Mayor to execute. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 13. CONSIDERATION OF BI-CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE. The entire Council seemed to be in favor of a Bi-Centennial Committee. Mayor Taylor requested names from the other Council Members so that a committee can be appointed next meeting. Mr. & Mrs. Noah Kang were in the audience and requested that they be placed on the committee. COMMUNICATIONS 14. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE: A. INTERNATIONAL CABLE TV CORPORATION (Request for Time Extension) City Manager Gunn presented this letter requesting a one-year time extension on the requirement to have a local office in Rosemead. Page Six C/C Minutes 4/23/74 It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to grant a six (6) month extension requesting another report at that time. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None B. SO. CALIF. ASSN. OF GOVERNMENTS - COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP REQUEST. City Manager Gunn presented this letter with attached Committee Membership Request. C. ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION. City Manager Gunn presented this memo from the Traffic Commission Informing the Council of the Change of Meeting Time to 7:30 p.m. Attorney Watson stated that he will prepare an Ordinance to be added to the Municipal Code regarding Traffic Commission. 15. SPECIAL REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: A. MR. JAMES RYAN Mr. Ryan was not in the audience when called upon. (11:22 p.m.) 16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. Mayor Taylor stated that representatives from the Sister City of Zapopan are now visiting and hope to return with a suggested date for their visit to Rosemead. He suggested extending an invitation to coincide with the County Fair to be held September 25-30, 1974. It was the consensus of the Council that an invitation should be extended for the date above. B. Mayor Taylor announced the United States Annual Conference of Mayors Meeting to be held June 22-26, 1974 and stated that reservations should be made now. C. Attorney Watson informed the Council that there was an omission in Resolution No. 74-26 Adopting Annexation No. 43 and presented Resolution No. 74-40 as a replacement. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY DESIGNATED "CITY OF ROSEMEAD ANNEXATION AREA NO. 43" TO THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 74-40. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo ABSENT: None D. Councilman Pike presented the following: 1. A request that closing hours of city hall are posted so citizens will be aware of the 5:00 p.m. closing time. 2. Stated objection to Councilman G. Taylor, as an individual member of the City Council "badgering and intimidating" the Planning Commission. E. Councilman G. Taylor asked for a legal statement from the City Attorney informing him if his rights as a citizen are lost to address the Planning Commission. 0 • Page Seven C/C Minutes 4/23/74 Attorney Watson agreed to prepare a written statement. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilwoman Trujillo to adjourn. Unanimously Carried. Meeting Adjourned at 11:30 p.m. / ~tX~ M &"R OF THE CITY/0 SEMEAD