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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 27, 1973
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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. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Pike.
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Virgil Wickman of the
Neighborhood Covenant Church.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
Absent: Councilmen: None
Ex officio: Davenport, Foutz, Gunn, Miller, Tripepi, Watson
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 13, 1973 - REGULAR MEETING
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen
and unanimously carried that the minutes be approved as printed.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
4. RESOLUTION NO. 73-45. HONORING JOHN NASMYTH.
Mayor Hunter read this Resolution in full which honors returning
prisoner of war - Captain John Nasmyth, U.S.A.F. .
A ceramic plague was also presented and the entire audience joined
the Council in applause for Captain Nasmyth.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude
that Resolution No. 73-45 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CBD ZONE.
Planning Director Miller presented data and recommendations of
approval from the Planning Commission and Economic Development
Committee with regard to amendments to the CBD zoning classification
in the Rosemead Municipal Code.
Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand
and be sworn in.
The oath was administered by City Clerk Davenport.
The hearing was declared open at 8:15 P.m.
Mr. Gary Taylor, 9541 E. Marshall, Rosemead addressed the
Council asking questions - especially with regard to
residential property in the area.
The hearing was closed at 8:23 p.m.
Attorney Watson recommended the Ordinance approving this Code change
be deferred until next meeting to enable him to make minor changes.
There were no objections.
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6. RESOLUTION NO. 73-43
NIS LOFTUS DR. (TEMPLE CITY-BROOKLINE): SIDEWALKS
Mr. Tripepi stated the assessments for this project total $238:25
and that notices advising of this hearing were mailed to all
affected.property owners.
Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand
and be sworn in. There were none.
The hearing was declared open at 8:27 p.m. No one responded and
it closed immediately.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS
THEREIN (LOFTUS DRIVE, NORTH SIDE, TEMPLE CITY BLVD. TO BROOKLINE AVE.)
Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike
that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 73-43 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
7. RESOLUTION NO. 73-44. N/S LOFTUS DRIVE (BROOKLINE-STRANG):
SIDEWALK AND DRIVEWAY APPROACH.
Mr. Tripepi stated the assessments for this project total $339.30
and that notices advising of this hearing were mailed to all
affected property owners.
Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand
and be sworn in.
The Oath was administered by City Clerk Davenport.
The hearing was declared open at 8:30 p.m.
Mr. Gary Taylor, 9541 E. Marshall, Rosemead asked the reason
for this being on the agenda again since it was not acted
upon at an earlier meeting.
Attorney Watson explained he had recommended per State Law
that two Resolution be acted upon for Loftus Drive.
The hearing closed at 8:32 p.m.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN
(LOFTUS DRIVE., NORTH SIDE, BROOKLINE AVENUE TO STRANG AVENUE).
Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second.by Councilman Taylor
that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 73-44 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. ORDINANCE NO. 349• DEEP LOT ORDINANCE. (Second Reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGULATING PERMITTED USES
AND ADDITIONAL DWELLINGS ON DEEP LOTS IN R-1 AND R-2 ZONES AND
AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
Attorney Watson presented this Ordinance by title.
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It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude
that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 349 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
NEW BUSINESS
9. RESOLUTION NO. 73-42. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $202,019.20 AND DEMANDS
NUMBERS 14o84-14166.
City Treasurer Foutz presented this Resolution by title.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor
that further reading be waived and Resolution 73-42 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
10. RESOLUTION NO. 73-46. URGING THAT CITY OF ROSEMEAD CONTINUE TO
BE A PART OF 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 DIRECT THAT THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD WILL CONTINUE TO BE PART OF THE EL MONTE JUDICIAL
DISTRICT AND TO IMPROVE THE COURT HOUSE FOR THE EL MONTE JUDICIAL
DISTRICT.
Attorney Watson read this Resolution in full.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen
that Resolution No. 73-46 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
11. RESOLUTION NO. 73-47. EXTENDING TIME LIMITATION WITHIN UNDERGROUND
UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
EXTENDING CERTAIN TIME LIMITATIONS WITHIN UNDERGROUND UTILITY
DISTRICT #1.
Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude
that further reading be waived and Resolution 73-47 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Maude, Pike, Taylor
12. RESOLUTION NO. 73-48. CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION
OF SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD WITHIN SYSTEM OF COUNTY HIGHWAYS.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD
WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF COUNTY HIGHWAYS OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES.
A change was made to Section 1, to include the words that portion of
San Gabriel Blvd. in the first sentence.
Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor
that further reading be waived and Resolution 73-48 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
13.
AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - SIGNAL UPGRADING ON
SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD.
City Manager Gunn presented this agreement which would allow they
County to use $9,700 of Topics Exchange Funds to upgrade and modify
traffic signals on San Gabriel Boulevard.
Attorney Watson made a change to the agreement: Page 2, Section 2c
the words and to act in behalf of City in all negotiations pertaining
thereto were deleted.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor
that this agreement be approved as.'changdd.,by the Attorney and
that the Mayor be authorized to sign.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 350. APPROVING ANNEXATION NO. 42.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING
THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS
ANNEXATION NO. 42 TO THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD.
Attorney Watson presented this Ordlnance_:by~title.
It was moved by Councilman Pike,second by Councilman Taylor
that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 350 be introduced.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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CONSIDERATION OF LOAN TO ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
City Manager Gunn presented this report dated 3/23/73 with regard
to purchase of 0.37 acre (including improvements) at 2236 Angelus
to be used for future street widening and recommended the sum of
$28',500 be advanced from unappropriated reserve to the Rosemead
Redevelopment Agency as a loan (at 7% interest) to complete this
purchase.
It teas moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike
that the foregoing recommendation be approved.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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16. PROGRESS REPORT ON MINI-BIKE PARK.
City Manager Gunn presented this report dated 3/23/73 from
Michael Burbank, Supervisor of Recreation which states site
development is planned to commence on April 2, 1973•
It was suggested that further bids be obtained.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen
and unanimously carried to accept this report.
The meeting recessed at 8:55 P.m. It reconvened at 9:03 P.m.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
17. TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
A. 9117-19 GARVEY AVE. - PARKING.
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Traffic Engineer Envall presented this report and recommendation
from the Traffic Commission that marked parallel parking stalls
be placed on the north side of Garvey Avenue from the bridge
westerly to Rosemead Place-River Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude
to delay action on this recommendation until the Traffic Engineer
has time to check further on the parking problem.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude
to amend the preceding motion and approve installation of
2 hour parking curb markings at this location.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude
and~uhanimbusly'carried to-:table:the above motion and amendment
until the meeting of April 10, 1973•
B. 3322 DEL MAR AVE. - RED CURB.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented this report and recommendation
from the Traffic Commission that five (5) feet of curb markings
be placed north of and two (2) feet south of the first driveway
of the east.side of Del Mar Avenue southerly of Hershey Street.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike
and unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation
be approved.
C. EARLE AVE./DELTA AVE. - CURVE MARKINGS.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented this report and recommendation
from the Traffic Commission as follows:
1. Place a 90-degree left curve arrow on the east side
of Earle Avenue, 150 feet south of Delta Avenue for
northbound traffic.
2. Place a 90-degree left curve arrow on the west side of
Delta Avenue, 150 north of the curve for southbound traffic.
3. Place double centerline striping on Delta-Earle Avenues
commencing 100 feet north of the curved section to 100 feet
south of the curve section.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike
and unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be
approved.
D. VALLEY BLVD. & MUSCATEL - "DIP" SIGNS.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented this report and recommendation
from the Traffic Commission that "dip" signs be installed on
the southeast and northwest corners of Muscatel Avenue for north-
bound and southbound traffic onto Valley Boulevard
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It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor
that the foregoing recommendation be approved.
Roll Call Vote as follows: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude,
Pike, Taylor
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT:Councilmen: None
E. DEL MAR AVE. - TRUCK ROUTING.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented this report and recommendation
from the Traffic Commission that Del Mar Avenue
between Hellman Avenue and Garvey Avenue be included as a
designated truck route within the City of Rosemead and that
this section which was inadvertently left out, be added to
Ordinance No. 330 which deals with truck routing in the city.
Mary Redd, 3323 N. Evelyn, Rosemead and
Lillian Hansen, 3334 N. Evelyn, Rosemead spoke against
this proposed truck use.
It was explained that Del Mar is already a posted Truck Route
and that this action is only for the City's official records.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor
that the foregoing recommendation be approved.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylo
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The meeting was recessed at 9:35 to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting.
The meeting reconvened at 10:15 p.m. with all members present.
COMMUNICATIONS
18. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: There were none.
19. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Those addressing the Council:
A. Mrs. Perez, 3342 Td. Bartlett, Rosemead. Re: Crossing Guard
on Walnut Grove.
B. Rudy Aguilar, 2443 N. Earle, Rosemead. Requested signal timing
be checked at Walnut Grove & Fern, Walnut Grove & Klingerman,
and Walnut Grove and Garvey.
C. Mrs. Hernandez, 8065 Artson, Rosemead. Re: Crossing Guard
near Willard School.
D. Mrs. Stone, 3168 Walnut Grove, Rosemead spoke with emotion
of the accident on Walnut Grove resulting in her son's death.
Mayor Hunter advised all in attendance that there would be a meeting
at Willard School, Thursday evening 3/29/73 regarding this accident
and traffic control. He asked Traffic Engineer Envall to attend.
E. Mr. Robert Govella, 3113 Sullivan Ave., Rosemead. Mr. Govella
addressed the Council representing the "Cinco de Mayo Parade
Committee" asked permission to hold a Cinco de Mayo Parade
on Saturday, May 5th scheduled to start at Garvey School and
lasting 1 1/2 to 2 hours. He would like to coordinate this
parade with the City's Cinco de Mayo celebration program.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor and
unanimously carried that the Cinco de Mayo Committee be authorized
to hold their parade and that our Sheriff Department and Traffic
Engineer be directed to cooperate.
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Attorney Watson informed Mr. Govella that a certificate of insurance
must be filed with the City at least a week preceding the parade.
F. Don Jenkinson, 2425 So. Santa Anita, E1 Monte. Regarding an
accident involving his wife and a Modern Service Co. truck.
Mr. Jim Malsbury, representing Modern Service Company informed
the Council and Mr. Jenkinson that the $300 claim submitted
by Mr. Jenkinson would be paid.
Point of Order was called by Councilman Maude with regard to the
shouting and disruptance of the meeting and requested that everyone
be given the courtesy of being heard. The Mayor upheld this point
of order.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor and
unanimously carried that this meeting be adjourned to Thursday,
March 29, 1973 at 7:00 a.m.
Meeting Adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
CITX_ JERK
MAYOR