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CC - 06-26-73CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL JUNE 26,1973 A, A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 8838 East Valley Boulevard and called to order by Mayor Pike at 8:00 p.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Maude. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Kenneth Harry - First Baptist Church of Rosemead. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen:. Maude, Pike,.Taylor Absent: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter Ex officio: Davenport, Gunn, Miller, Tripepi, Watson Mayor Pike asked that the record show that Councilman Andersen and Councilman Hunter were excused. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 12, 1973 - REGULAR MEETING It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude and unanimously carried that the minutes of June 12, 1973 be approved as written. SPECIAL REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL 4. ROSEMEAD JAYCEES. Mr. Lee Morse, President of the Rosemead Jaycees addressed the Council, giving a public statement expressing gratitude to the Rosemead City Council for providing "dynamic and inspirational leadership". It was moved by Councilman Maude,.second by Councilman Taylor and unanimously carried that a vote of thanks be given the Rosemead Jaycees for their constructive efforts in the City of Rosemead. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. ORDINANCE NO. 357. PROVIDING FOR A CBD-R ZONE. Mayor Pike asked those wishing to speak to stand and be sworn in. There were none. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROVIDING FOR A CBD-R ZONE AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson presented this Ordinance by title. The public hearing was declared open at 8:07 p.m. No one responded and it closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 357 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as followsc AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: UNFINISHED BUSINESS Maude, Pike, Taylor None Andersen, Hunter 6. ORDINANCE NO. 354. AMENDING SECTION 2704 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RELATING TO PRESENTING MATTERS TO CITY COUNCIL AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson presented this Ordinance by title. 0 Page Two C/C Minutes 6/26/73 It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude that further reading be waived and Ordinance 354 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter 7. ORDINANCE NO. 358. PROVIDING FOR FUTURE INCREASE IN SALARIES. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN THE SALARIES OF CITY COUNCILMEN. Attorney Watson presented this Ordinance by title. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 358 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Maude, Pike, Taylor NDES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter 8. ORDINANCE NO. 359. AMENDING SECTION 2300 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN THE SALARIES OF CITY COUNCILMEN, AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson presented this Ordinance by title. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 359 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None 11 \ ABSENT: Councilmen: Neva An.Aersen~ gu*er 6erc-USIA) 9. HEARING OFFICER'S REPORT - ISLAND CLUB. City Manager Gunn presented this report with new condition no. 12 and recommended approval. Attention was called to the conditions and Council urged staff to . inform the Sheriff's Department that they are to be enforced, especially with regard to condition no. 2 which states that all windows and doors (exterior) are to be kept closed during the hours that dancing and/or entertainment are conducted. It was moved by Mayor Pike, second by Councilman Maude and unanimously carried that the Hearing Officer's recommendation be approved and that the license be granted. NEW BUSINESS 10. RESOLUTION NO. 73-75. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $189,891.70 DEMANDS NUMBERS 14584-14644. City Manager Gunn presented this Resolution by title. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor that further reading be waived and Resolution 73-75 be adopted. o ~ Page Three C/C Minutes 6/26/73 Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter 11. RESOLUTION NO. 73- EMPLOYEES' DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN. City Manager Gunn requested that this item be held until the next meeting. There were no objections. 12. AWARD OF DEMOLITION CONTRACT - 8857 E. MISSION DRIVE. City Manager Gunn presented this report dated June 21, 1973 advising Council that bids had been received as follows: Viking Land Clearing $650.00 Green Brothers, Inc. $750.00 It was recommended that the bid of Viking Land Clearing be accepted and the Mayor authorized to execute the contract. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude that the foregoing recommendation be approved. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: Maude, Pike, Taylor None Andersen, Hunter 13. CONSIDERATION OF RATE INCREASE - SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CAB CO. City Manager Gunn read the letter from the San Gabriel Valley Cab Co. Mr. Walter J. Connolly, Jr. President of the Cab Co. addressed the Council with regard to rates for waiting time and traffic delay time. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor and unanimously carried that the rates be allowed as follows: $.70 for the first 1/7 mile or fraction thereof; $.20 for each additional 2/7 mile or fraction thereof; '1,.o $7:20 per hour waiting time;o I_ o o $6-..50 per hour traffic delay After further discussion and clarification by Mr. Connolly that the meter could not be set on two different rates; It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor and unanimously carried that the foregoing motion be amended to place a flat rate of $7.00-on waiting time and traffic delay. 14. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL FOR COMPLETION OF MINI=BIKE PARK. City Manager Gunn presented a report dated June 20, 1973 from the Supervisor of Recreation which recommended that the mini bike park be completed at this time; that the development cost of $6,100 be funded by the Redevelopment Agency with a loan authorized by the Citv at 7% interest; and that subsequent annual expenditures, including staff be funded solely from Redevelopment Agency funds using revenue derived from an admission charge of $1.00 per participant to offset expenses. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor that the foregoing recommendation be approved and that the Mini Bike Park be set up on a four (4) month trial run basis,with staff specifically instructed to supply the substantiation for the Mini Bike Park at that time. Page Four C/C Minutes 6/26/73 Discussion followed with staff instructed to'check into audited risk insurance and to follow through with parent consent forms for minors using the park. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter 15. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL FROM BASEBALL ORGANIZATION FOR YOUTH SUPPORT (B.O.Y.S.) FOR SNACK BAR OPERATION AT GARVEY PARK. City Manager Gunn presented this memo from the Supervisor of Recreation with a proposal from B.O.Y.S. to operate the Garvey Park Concession Stand from July 6 to September 7, 1973, and recommended approval. It was, moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude and unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be approved. 16. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL FOR INSTALLATION OF VENDING MACHINES. City Manager Gunn presented this memo dated June 21, 1973 from the Supervisor of Parks along with the proposal from Zemi Company to install soft drink machines in the concession area of Rosemead Pool. It was recommended that the City accept the Zemi proposal. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor and unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be approved. 17. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT 9609 - Unit 4 City Manager Gunn presented a letter from the Los Angeles County Flood Control District indicating that their analysis indicates that construction of the foregoing project will have no significant adverse effect on the environment and that the project satisfactorily meets the criteria for an Exemption Declaration (enclosed). It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude and unanimously carried that the Exemption Declaration for Project 9609 Rosemead, Unit 4 be approved. 18. AUTHORIZATION FOR ATTENDANCE AT LEAGUE CONFERENCE. City Manager Gunn presented a memo dated June 22, 1973 advising the Council of the 1973 Annual Conference of the League of California Cities to be held in San Francisco from October 21 to October 24 inclusive; and recommended that along with attendance by Council the following attendance be authorized as budgeted: City Manager Planning Commission & Director City Clerk Chairman of the Traffic Commission City Treasurer (or his alternate). Also recommended was that the City contribute $50.00 toward the attendance of the Traffic Engineer, George Envall, who will handle his own registration. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor that the foregoing recommendation be approved. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Maude, Pike, Taylor None Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter `J Page Five C/C Minutes 6/26/73 19. APPOINTMENT OF TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER. CJ The meeting was recessed to a personnel session at 8:45 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:03 p.m. with all present Mayor Pike stated that he would like to appoint Mr. Wallace Jackman to another two-year term on the Traffic Commission. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor and unanimously carried that the foregoing appointment be ratified. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 20. TRAFFIC COMMISSION: A. WHITMORE ST. & JACKSON AVE. - BOULEVARD STOP. Traffic Engineer Envall presented this report and recommendation from the Traffic Commission that a boulevard stop sign be placed on Whitmore Street on the west approach of Jackson Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude and unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be approved. B. MUSCATEL AVE. (GRAND-MARSHALL) - SPEED REGULATION Traffic Engineer Envall presented this report and recommendation from the Traffic Commission that 30 mile per hour speed limit regulations be adopted to extend to Grand Avenue southerly to Marshall Street with posted signs at Grand Avenue, Mission Drive, Valley Boulevard, and Marshall Street. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor and unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be approved. C. NEVADA ST. west of ROSEMEAD BLVD. - RESTRICTED PARKING Traffic Engineer Envall presented this report and recommendation from the Traffic Commission that the existing restricted parking at the above location be extended to the first driveway on the south side of Nevada Street west of Rosemead Blvd. for approximately 50 feet. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude and unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be approved. D. AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH TRAFFIC SURVEY. Traffic Engineer Envall informed the Council that a recent court interpretation of the law relating to speed regulation enforcement will require a traffic engineering survey not older than five years to justify speed limits and the use of radar to detect violations. He presented the Traffic Commission recommendation of an immediate survey of the following unsurveyed streets at a cost of approximately $850.00: Valley Boulevard (Delta-Brookline) Walnut Grove Avenue (Grand-Rush) Temple City Blvd. (SPRR-San Bernardino Freeway) Garvey Avenue (New-Rio Hondo) Mission Drive (Rubio Wash-Valley) Encinita Avenue (Mission-location of Road Dept.) J San Gabriel Blvd. (Rush-San Bernardino Freeway) Hellman Avenue (Walnut Grove-New) Emerson Place (San Gabriel-Del Mar) Marshall Street (San Gabriel-Rio Hondo) Rio Hondo Avenue (Valley-Marshall) Earle Street (Valley-Marshall) It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude that the traffic survey be done as requested. Page Six C/C Minutes 6/26/73 • 41 Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: 21 22 COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Maude, Pike, Taylor None Andersen, Hunter A. STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS - COMPLETION 6 ACCEPTANCE OF MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS. City Manager Gunn presented this letter dated June 8, 1973 advising the City that State Contract No. 07-241904 (Traffic Signal Systems on Rosemead Blvd) has been completed and that such phases of the maintenance and operation of the completed facilities as may be the responsibility of the City under agreements with the State are effective upon receipt of this letter. There being no objections, this letter was received for filing. B. CLAIM OF PAULETTE.STONE FOR DAMAGES FOR WRONGFUL DEATH. Per recommendation of Attorney Watson; It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude and unanimously carried that the foregoing claim be denied and referred to the City's Insurance Carrier. The meeting was recessed at 9:10 p.m. to a meeting of the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency. The meeting reconvened at 9:33 p.m. with all in attendance. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. Mayor Pike stated that there had been a request from the audience with regard to the "Brown Act" and asked Attorney Watson to explain the Act briefly. B. Councilman Maude asked Attorney Watson if he was aware of any intention by the City of Carson'to act as a "guinea pig" with regard to Federal Aid to Cities monies (Revenue Sharing). Attorney Watson answered in the negative. C. Mayor Pike presented a letter announcing a Youth Photography Contest. There being no further business to come before the Council; It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting Adjourned at 9:40 p.m. ~ l c Lnc.ii~lerk "Mayor of the city of Rosemead