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CC - 04-10-73CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL APRIL 10, 1973 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 Hunter at 8:00 p.m. 1 2 3 CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Taylor The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Gary Swenson of the Rosemead Wesleyan Church. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor Absent: Councilmen: None Ex officio: Davenport, Gunn, Joehnck, Miller, Tripepi APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 27, 1973 - REGULAR MEETING MARCH 29, 1973 - ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen and unanimously carried that the minutes of March 27, 1973 and March 29, 1973 be approved as printed. SPECIAL REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL 4. REPRESENTATIVE OF GIRL SCOUT TROOP #567. Four representatives of Girl Scout Troop #567 attended the Council meeting with their leader. Miss Diane Wilcox spoke in behalf of the troop and offered their services in some ecology clean-up project which would help them complete their "Active Citizenship" badge. She also announced that April 28, 1973 has been proclaimed as "Keep America Beautiful Day". UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. ORDINANCE NO. 350. APPROVAL OF ANNEXATION NO. 42. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "ANNEXATION N0. 42" TO THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. Attorney Joehnck presented this Ordinance by title. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 350 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 6. TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT: 9117-19 GARVEY AVE. - PARKING Traffic Engineer Envall presented this report dated 4/5/73 stating that personal contact was made with all concerned property owners and/or leasees with determination that a majority of them are in favor of a 2-hour parking regulation, from Sullivan to the west end of the bridge. The property owners from Sullivan to Rosemead Place were not in favor of the restriction. Mr. Envall recommended that two-hour parking regulation, lam - 6pm, Sunday excepted, be placed on the north side of Garvey Avenue from Sullivan Avenue to the west end of the Rio Hondo River bridge. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike that the foregoing recommendation be approved. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, P^.aude Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None Page Two ! • C/C Minutes 4/10/73 NEW BUSINESS 7. ELECTION OF MAYOR. Mayor Hunter relinquished the gavel to City Manager Gunn. Mr. Gunn declared nominations open for office of Mayor. Councilman Andersen nominated Councilman Pike. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude and unanimously carried that nominations be closed, and Mr. Pike be elected. Mr. Pike accepted the gavel as Mayor 8. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM. Mayor Pike declared nominations open for office of Mayor pro tem. Councilman Hunter nominated Councilman Taylor. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude and unanimously carried that nominations be closed, and Mr. Taylor be elected: 9. RESOLUTION NO. 73-49. SELECTION OF ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 15. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA APPOINTING A MEMBER OF SAID COUNCIL TO ACT AS AN ALTERNATE DIRECTOR OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY. Attorney Joehnck presented this Resolution by title. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen and unanimously carried that fuvthe»1readinit,'be?wa,vod~and Resolution No. 73-49 be adopted. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 73-50. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DE14ANDS IN THE SUM OF $250,211.31 AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 14167-14239. Attorney Joehnck presented this Resolution by title. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Hunter that further reading be waived and Resolution 73-50 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 11. RESOLUTION NO. 73-51. ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT GUIDELINES. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING GUIDELINES FOR THE PREPARATION AND EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS. Attorney Joehnck presented this Resolution by title. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor and unanimously carried that further reading be waived and Resolution 73-51 be adopted. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 351• AMENDING THE CBD ZONE AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE Mayor Pike requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn in. The oath was administered by City Clerk Davenport. O Page Three C/C Minutes 4/10/73 The hearing was reopened at 8:20 p.m. Mrs. Ruth Albert, 8742 Scott St., Rosemead addressed the Council. The hearing was closed at 8:27 p.m. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE CBD ZONE AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. City Attorney Joehnck presented this Ordinance by title. It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Taylor that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 351 be introduced. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Counnilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 13. ORDINANCE NO. . ADDING A CBD-R ZONE AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen and unanimously carried that this proposed ordinance be referred to the Planning Commission for public hearing and Commission recommendation. 14. ORDINANCE NO. 352. ADDING TO THE TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDINANCE & AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADDING TO THE TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDINANCE AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Joehnck presented this Ordinance by title. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 352 be introduced. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 15. CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL AND RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE BOND - TRACT 24918. City Manager Gunn presented a letter from Harvey T. Brandt, City/County Engineer recommending that the Council approve construction of a masonry wall in this tract and release faithful performance bond #B-559756 in the amount of $4,290.00. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude and unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be approved. 16. APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP - TRACT NO. 31006. Planning Director Miller presented this report dated 4/4/73 and a letter dated March 21, 1973 from the City/County Engineer recommending approval of this final map and all agreements and bonds. Mr. Miller stated an environmental impact report was prepared and that he is in receipt of a letter from the City Attorney recommending approval of all documents. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor and unanimously carried to approve Final Tract Map No. 31006 as recommended by the City/County Engineer and the City Attorney. Page Four C/C Minutes 4/10/73 17. CONSIDERATION OF SLURRY SEAL SPECIFICATIONS. City Manager Gunn presented an informative memo dated 4/4/73 and submitted specifications for a slurry seal contract for sealing of streets. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen and unanimously carried to approve the slurry seal specifications as submitted. 18. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM THE ROSEMEAD YOUTH ASSOCIATION TO OPERATE THE ROSEMEAD PARK CONCESSION STAND. City Manager Gunn presented this request and recommendation from the Supervisor of Recreation that the Rosemead Youth Association be granted the opportunity to.operate the snack bar from 4/29/73-7/29/73. It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Andersen and unanimously carried to accept the foregoing recommendation and authorize the operation of the Rosemead Park Concession Stand by the Rosemead Youth Association. 19• PRELIMINARY REPORT FROM INGLESIDE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER ON THE DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM. City Manager Gunn read the letter from Ingleside in full. There being no objections, this report was received and filed. 20. STATUS REPORT FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - INFORMATION CLEARING HOUSE. City Manager Gunn read this report in full. There being no objections, this report was received and filed. 21. REPORT RE: ACCESS TO CITY RECORDS City Manager Gunn presented this memo in full which requests the ideas of the Council with regard to access to the City records. Due to unruly conduct, Mrs. Ruth Albert was removed from the meeting. There being no objections, this item was received for study. 22. REPORT RE: PROVIDING COPIES OF CITY DOCUMENTS. City Manager Gunn read this memo in full with a recommendation that the City Council authorize levying a fee of one dollar for the first sheet of any document, plus twenty-five cents for the second and any succeeding sheets. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter that the foregoing recommendation be approved. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 23. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENT: E/S MUSCATEL (GARVEY-FERN) SIDEWALK ON ONE PROPERTY. RECOMMENDATION: 4/24/73 There being no objections, the above hearing was set as requested. 24. CLAIMS AGAINST CITY: A. MR. PAUL BEZAIRE B. ALBERT & MARY MALOOF It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Andersen and unanimously carried that these claims be referred to the City Attorney for recommendation back to the Council. Page Five • C/C Minutes 4/10/73 25. REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL BY: PAULA STONE Mrs. Stone gave a progress report about the programs currently in progress by the ":other's Group to Save the Children of Rosemead" She stated that the Sheriff's Dept. has been asked to help train volunteer mothers as crossing guards and requested Council's help in expediting the program. Traffic Engineer Envall was in the audience and the Council asked him to include this suggested program, along with those of the School Board and P.T.A., in his study and report to Council on May 8th. 26. REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL BY: J.K. HIGLEY Mavis Cox) Mr. Higley stated he has been asked to address the Council in`behalf of the residents on Charlotte and Gladys. Mr. Higley's questions were regarding the appraisals and feasibility of development in project area #1. Mavis Cox also spoke regarding redevelopment and stated the residents need time to adjust. She asked if the Agency is following rules and regulations of redevelopment and made reference to AB1040. Attorney Joehnck assured Mrs. Cox that the laws are being adhered to. 27. REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL BY: ROBERT BLAKELY. Mr. Blakely advised the Council that there is a proposed realignment of school districts and asked the Council to go on record, possibly with a resolution, opposing this realignment. He asked that the City have a representative at a meeting to be held May 8th at Jefferson High School. It was Council. consensus that more information is needed for action and that a meeting with possibly the Mayor and another Councilman, and the President of the School Board and a Trustee might be a starting point. There being no objections, staff was requested to obtain more infor- mation on this proposal and coordinate a meeting between the City and the School District. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 28. PLANNING COMMISSION: A. MODIFICATION`OF STREET NAMES Planning Director Miller presented this report stating the County has recently completed a survey of all street names in Rosemead and found many inconsistencies in the names of existing streets. The County suggests that whenever and wherever possible these inconsis- tencies be corrected with possible funding in the 1973/74 budget. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Hunter and unanimously carried to approve the foregoing recommendation and that property owners involved be notified as sign changes are authorized by Council. COMMUNICATIONS 29. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: A. LETTER & RESOLUTION FROM ASSEMBLYMAN DIXON REGARDING LITTER AND WASTE DISPOSAL. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor and unanimously carried that this communication be received and filed. Page Six C/C Minutes 4/10/73 B. RESOLUTION FROM NEWPORT BEACH - URGING CONGRESS TO ADOPT YEAR-ROUND DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME. There being no objections, this resolution was received and filed. The meeting was recessed to a meeting of the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency at 9'40 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:08 p.m. with all present. 30. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Those addressing the Council: A. Mollie Bennett, 5572 Angelus, San Gabriel, re: copies of documents. 31. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A.Councilman Maude stated that he would support a meeting between the Mayor and a Councilman and the President of the School-Board and another member of the Board to discuss "How to improve child safety at all our schools". B.Councilman Hunter thanked the Council for their support during his year as F7ayor. The Council stated their pleasure working with him. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Pike adjourned the meeting. Meeting Adjourned at 10:12p.m. CIT CLERK MAYOR