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CC - 04-09-74' CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL APRIL 9,1974 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 Councilwoman Trujillo The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Donald:Allis, New Minister of the Neighborhood Covenant 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: MARCH 26, 1974 It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of March 26, 1974 as printed. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. ORDINANCE NO. 376. APPROVING SO. CALIFORNIA WATER CO, FRANCHISE. City Clerk Davenport stated that notice had been given pursuant to law. Mayor Taylor asked anyone wishing to address the Council to please stand and be sworn in. The Oath was administered by City Clerk Davenport. The hearing was opened at 8:08 p.m. Mr. Robert Balch, Division Manager of Southern Califoraia Water Co. addressed the Council regarding this franchise. The hearing was closed at 8:10 p.m. Attorney Watson presented Ordinance No. 376 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 Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to waive further reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 376. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor NOES: Trujillo ABSENT: None 5. RESOLUTION NO. 74-26. APPROVING ANNEXATION N0. 43. Mayor Taylor asked anyone wishing to address the Council to please stand and be sworn in. The Oath was administered by City Clerk Davenport. The hearing was opened at 8:12 p.m. There were no protests voiced. The hearing closed at 8:13 p.m. E Page Two C/C Minutes 4/9/74 6 Attorney Watson presented Resolution 74-26 by title. 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 74-26. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 74-27. CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS. S/S DOROTHY AVE. (ROCKHOLD-WALNUT GORVE) Asst. City Manager Tripepi stated that the total of these assessments is $927.68 and that notices were mailed and posted pursuant to law. Mayor Taylor requested anyone wishing to speak to_stand and be sworn. There were none. The hearing was opened at 8:25 p.m. No one responded and it closed immediately. Attorney Watson presented Resolution 74-27 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (DOROTHY AVENUE, SOUTH SIDE, ROCKHOLD TO WALNUT GROVE AVENUE). 7 It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 74-27. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: G. Taylor ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 74-28. CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS. W/S MUSCATEL AVE. (EDMOND-SCOTT) Asst. City Manager Tripepi stated that the total of these assessments is $997.93 and that notices were mailed and posted pursuant to law. Mayor Taylor requested anyone wishing to speak to stand and be sworn. There were none. The hearing was opened at 8:28 p.m. No one responded and it closed immediately. Attorney Watson presented Resolution 74-28 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (MUSCATEL AVENUE, WEST SIDE, EDMOND-SCOTT). It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 74-28. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None Page Three C/C Minutes 4/9/74 8. RESOLUTION NO. 74-29. CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS. W/S 1USCATEL AVE. (MISSION-EDMOND). Asst. City Manager Tripepi stated that the total of these assessments is $1,561.25 and that notices were mailed and posted pursuant to law. Mayor Taylor asked anyone wishing to speak to stand and be sworn. There were none. The hearing was opened at 8:32 p.m. No one responded and it closed immediately. Attorney Watson presented Resolution 74-29 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (MUSCATEL AVENUE, WEST SIDE, MISSION TO EDMOND). It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 74-29. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 9. RESOLUTION NO. 74-30. CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS. E/S MUSCATEL AVE. (MISSION-LAWRENCE). Asst. City Manager Tripepi stated that the total of these assessments is $3,434.82 and that notices were mailed and posted pursuant to law. Mayor Taylor asked anyone wishing to speak to stand and be sworn. There were none. The hearing was opened at 8:37 p.m. No one responded and it closed immediately. Attorney Watson presented Resolution 74-30 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (MUSCATEL AVENUE, EAST SIDE, MISSION TO LAWRENCE). It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 74-30. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: N one 10. RESOLUTION NO. 74- CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS. NIS MISSION DRIV--E-TMUSCATEL-IVAR) Contd. hearing from 3/26/74 City Manager Gunn presented a written report dated March 292 1974 Re: Special Assessment at 8857 Mission Drive. Mayor Taylor asked anyone wishing to address the Council to please stand and be sworn. City Clerk Davenport administed the Oath. The hearing was reopened at 8:46 p.m. Ruth Albert, 8742 Scott St., Rosemead, addressed the Council. Antonette Macchia, 9100 Rancho Rio, Temple City (property owner) stated that after the last meeting she wrote her attorney but to date has received no answer. She requested another extension. 0 Page Four C/C Minutes 4/9/74 • Attorney Watson reported that he had reviewed the subject property acquisition file and found that on July 11, 1973 there was a Court Hearing to determine the value of the property. The Court found a total value of $6,605 - rounded off to $7,000. The file shows a final settlement was made for $7,150 and the deed which was executed unconditionally. There being no objections, this hearing was continued until the meeting of April 23, 1974. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 11. ORDINANCE NO. 375. AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 358. (Council Salaries) Attorney Watson presented this Ordinance by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RELATING TO THE SALARIES OF CITY COUNCILMEN AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 358 AND THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to waive further reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 375• Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: G. Taylor ABSENT: None 12. ORDINANCE NO. 377. ZONE CHANGE NO. 66 (Introduction) Attorney Watson presented Ordinance 377 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) It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to waive further reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 377 - and to set a public hearing for April 23, 1974. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 13. CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATE ACTION - LA VICTORIA (ZVC 31R) City Manager Gunn presented his memo dated 5/5/74 reporting the meeting with representatives of La Victoria, Residents of the.area, and the City - and stating that agreements had been reached on all but two points. He suggested a thirty-day extension of the moratorium on conditions of Planning Commission Resolution 73-14, subject to the following conditions: 1. During the moratorium period, the company will obtain competent professional advice, from engineers and others, endeavoring to solve their nighttime access rpoblems. 2. The company will seriously re-examine its position with regard to refueling the fork lifts at the existing location, and seek an acceptable alternative. 3. That information developed during the moratorium period will be given to the City Council as soon as reasonably may be, so that all parties may have sufficient time to properly weigh the evidence. 4. During the moratorium there shall be no resumption of trucking during the prohibited hours. Page Live C/C Minutes 4/9/74 Attorney Watson reported that Counsel for La Victoria has furnished his office with escrow instructions and a preliminary title report for the acquisition of the Polich-Benedict property. Mr. Robert Tanklage, 179 Eseuerri Lane, La Habra, addressed the Council regarding conditions of Ordinance No. 365 and Planning Commission Resolution 73-14 and asked that the Council delay action and consider: the moratorium. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilwoman Trujillo to approve a 30-day moratorium subject to conditions as set forth in the City Manager's memo(above). Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None Barbara Cinke, 3160 Rosemead P1., Rosemead addressed the Council requesting clarification on points that had been agreed upon. Daniel Handy, 9050 Whitmore, Rosemead addressed the Council stating that the residents were in agreement with the time extension. CONTINUED AGENDA ITEMS FROM 3/26/74 New Business Items: (contd.) 14. RECREATION COMMUNITY CENTER PROPOSAL. Recreation Supervisor Burbank presented this written Recreation Community Center Proposal dated March 21, 1974. ' After lengthy discussion on size, costs, and use; It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to approve the Concept of the Community Center Proposal. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, NOES : Trujillo ABSNET: None 15. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: ARCHITECT FOR COMMUNITY CENTER City Manager Gunn presented this memo dated March 19, 1974 which recommends that proposals be taken from Interested architects for the Recreation Community Center. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to approve the foregoing recommendation. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor NOES: Trujillo ABSENT: None 16. SIDEWALK SURVEY - WELLS STREET City Manager Gunn presented this memo dated March 20, 1974 which reports the existing sidewalk on the north and south sides of Wells Street between Walnut Grove and the West City Limits. He also advised the Council of a letter from the Wells School PTA which urges action on these improvements. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to set a public hearing for consideration of installation of sidewalk on Wells Street for April 23, 1974. Page Six C/C Minutes 4/9/74 Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. NOES: None ABSENT: None 17. RUSH ST. IMPROVEMENT: • Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo stated City Manager Gunnr.that the County has presented the following three documents for Council consideration in furtherance of the Rush Street Improvement Project to be advertised for bids in May. He explained that the City with delegated Redevelopment Funds in the amount of $315,000 could build.the bridge over the Alhambra Wash and that Edison Co. will pay for street improvements and landscaping of the center parkway. . A. APPROVAL OF EIR EXEMPTION DECLARATION. (Rush St. - C.C. 2040) It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to approve the subject Environmental.Exemption Declaration. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: G. Taylor ABSENT: None B. RESOLUTION NO. 74-31. APPROVING COUNTY JURISDICTION OF RUSH ST. Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFeRNIA CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF RUSH STREET WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 74-31. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None C. AGREEMENT WITH L.A. COUNTY - RUSH ST. PROJECT. Attorney Watson suggested conditions as follow: That the City has the right to approve or disapprove bids which are submitted, and that Edison Co. agree to their portion of the project. Attorney Watson approved the agreement as to form with the above change. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to approve the Rush Street Agreement subject to conditions as set forth above and to authorize the Mayor to execute. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor NOES: Trujillo ABSENT: None 18. REQUEST TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR PURPOSE OF REMOVING HEALTH HAZARD. City Manager Gunn presented this request for $6,000 appropriation to cover needed modifications for piping as required by the County Health Department. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to authorize appropriation of $6,000 as requested. • Page Seven C/C Minutes 4/9/74 Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. NOES: None ABSENT: None 0 Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo 19. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS (contd. item) A. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE REGULATING SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. City Manager Gunn presented this Planning Commission recommendation. Attorney Watson presented Ordinance No. 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 Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to waive further reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 378 and to set a public hearing for April 23, 1974. Attorney Watson to check item "d" as to context... Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None The Meeting recessed at 10:25 p.m. It reconvened at 10:32 p.m. DUE TO THE LATENESS OF THE HOUR, MAYOR TAYLOR SUGGESTED THAT THE COUNCIL CONSIDER SOME ITEMS OUT-OF-ORDER. NO OBJECTIONS... NEW BUSINESS 22. RESOLUTION NO. 74-32. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. City Treasurer Foutz presented Resolution 74-32 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $231,214-56-DEMANDS NUMBERS 16257-16356. Mrs. Holly Knapp, 8367 E. Whitmore, Rosemead addressed the Council at this time regarding restroom facilities - especially at Zapopan Park. Councilman G. Taylor requested a copy of the cost breakdown for purchase of property - Escrow #74057 - Check # 16259. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 74-32. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None The meeting was recessed at 10:46 p.m to a meeting of the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency. Meeting reconvened at 11:55 p.m. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 28. TRAFFIC COMMISSION: A. BLVD. STOP SIGNS - ANGELUS AVE.NORTH OF RUSH ST. Traffic Engineer Envall presented this recommendation from the Traffic Commission to place Boulevard Stop Signs at Keim Street and Graves Avenue at west approaches to Angelus Avenue. Page Eight C/C Minutes 4/9/74 It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen and unanimously carried to approve the foregoing recommendation. B. LEFT TURN POCKETS - SAN GABRIEL & GRAVES. Traffic Engineer Envall presented this recommendation from the Traffic Commission to place left turn pockets on San Gabriel Boulevard into Graves Avenue and that a corresponding left turn pocket be provided for southbound traffic into Graves Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike and unanimously carried to approve the foregoing recommendation. NEW BUSINESS 26. REQUEST BY ROSEMEAD LITTLE LEAGUE TO OPERATE GARVEY PARK CONCESSION. Recreation Supervisor Burbank presented this request from the Rosemead Little League to use the Garvey Park Concession Stand from April 10 to June 30, 1974 and recommended approval in accordance with an enclosed License Agreement and Specification Form. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman G. Taylor to approve this recommendation. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. NOES: None ABSENT: None 20. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo A. ACCO AIR CONDITIONING CO., INC. City Manager Gunn read this letter informing the City that there would be an increase in the contract price for maintenance of the air/heating system at City Hall; and recommended approval by the Council. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to approve the foregoing recommendation. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Taylor stated that if there were no objections, the meeting would be adjourned to tomorrow "Wednesday" morning at 7:30 a.m. There being no objection stated, the meeting adjourned at 12:03 a.m. to the time stated. MAYOR OF THE .C OSEMEAD NOTICE OF ADJOURNED MEETING Notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council held April 9, 1974 was adjourned to Wednesday, April 10, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. Dated & Posted April 10,1974 12:10 a.m. Jehny E. Davenport ()City G1,6 rk Cilty o->Rosemead