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CC - 02-13-73I - r CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 13, 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. CALL TO ORDER. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Taylor. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Kenneth Harry of the First Baptist Church. 2. ROLL CALL 3 4. 5 Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor Absent: Councilmen: None Ex officio: Davenport, Foutz, Gunn, Miller, Tripepi, Watson APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 23, 1973 - Regular Meeting It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor and unanimously carried that the minutes of January 23, 1973 be approved as printed. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 52. Director of Planning Miller presented the factual data with regard to the Planning Commission's denial of this permit to allow sale of beer in conjunction with a restaurant and billiard parlor. 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 8:06 p.m. Norman G. Oliver, Attorney representing the applicants asked that the Council grant a continuance of this hearing to the next regular meeting on February 27, 1973. Mr. Gary Taylor, 9541 Marshall asked about the continuance. Mayor Hunter stated if there were no objections, this public hearing would be continued until February 27, 1973. There were no objections.. APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 55. Planning Director Miller presented the factual data with regard to the Planning Commission°s approval of this permit to allow the applicants to operate a guest home at 8760 E. Edmond Drive. 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 8:11 p.m. Proponents: Ruth Cooper, 4323 N. Muscatel 1 1. Rita Bangert, 87,60 E. Edmond Drive (applicant) Nelson Williams, 4319 AT. Muscatel Mr. Bangert, 8760 E. Edmond Drive Opponents: Lloyd Alexander, 4403 N. Muscatel Joe Alexander, 9535 E. Marshall Page Two C/C Minutes 2/13/73 Mr. Mather, 8734 Edmond Dr. Robert Cooper, 4409 N. Muscatel David Brown, 8745 E. Edmond Dr. John Cook, 4411 N. Muscatel Otto Peters, 8738 Edmond Dr. Mrs. Alexander, 4403 Muscatel Mrs. Bangert and Mrs. Cooper gave rebuttal to the opposition. The hearing closed at 8:45 p.m. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen that Conditional Use Permit No. 55 be denied and the appeal upheld. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: Pike ABSENT: Councilmen: None The meeting was recessed at 9:06 p.m. It reconvened at 9:15 p.m. NEW BUSINESS 6. RESOLUTION NO. 73-12. 'CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $171,194.83 AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 13835-13933. City Treasurer Foutz presented this Resolution by title. Warrant No. 13852 in the amount of $6.40 was discussed and deleted until the City Manager verifies the expenditure. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 73-12 be adopted with the deletion as noted above. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilman: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 7. RESOLUTION NO. 73-13. ADOPTING PROCEDURES FOR CITY EMPLOYEE BLOOD BANK. A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING AN ADEQUATE GROUP BLOOD BANK FOR CITY EMPLOYEES. 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. 73-13 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 8. AWARD OF CONTRACT. EXTERIOR REMODELING OF GARVEY PARK GYM. City Manager Gunn stated the following bids were received and recommended the low bid of J.B.S. Construction be accepted and the Mayor authorized to execute the contract. J.B.S. Construction $4,522.00 Tracy Construction $4,748.00 John A. Adamson ..............$5,540.00 Page Three C/C Minutes 2/13/73 It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen to adopt the foregoing recommendation. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 9. ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENTS & BONDS FOR SANITARY SEWERS AND WATER MAINS FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 3599• (SAN GABRIEL & WALNUT GROVE). City Manager Gunn stated the above mentioned paperwork is in order with the exception of an address correction and recommended approval be conditional upon the City Manager receiving the agreements and bonds with corrected information. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude that the foregoing recommendation be approved. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 10. DEL MAR (HELLMAN-GRAVES) - RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION. City Manager Gunn presented a request and recommendation for a minute order directing staff to commence procurement of right-of-way for Del Mar (Hellman-Graves) which was budgeted at $25,000. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike that the foregoing recommendation be approved and right-of-way acquisition be started. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 11. REQUEST FOR INCREASE - MERCHANTS BUILDING MAINTENANCE. City Manager Gunn presented a letter from Merchants Building Maintenance Company,currently under contract with the City, requesting an increase of $14.00 in their monthly compensation; and a recommendation that their agreement be amended to provide for this increase. 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, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 12. REPORT ON DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM - INGLESIDE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER. City Manager Gunn read the letter from Dr. Blumenthal, Director of Consultation & Education at Ingleside regarding the proposed drug abuse program indicating it is essentially a program of prevention and education and pointing out the program will require a great deal of cooperative effort, especially with the various schools and school boards involved. It was the general concensus of the Council that a meeting should be held with Dr. Blumenthal and that the four major school boards should be given copies of the program requesting approval, comment, or criticism. Page Four C/C Minutes 2/13/73 13. RECOMMENDATION FOR POSSIBLE FURTHER DEVELOPMENT - ZAPOPAN PARK City Manager Gunn stated that funds are available in the budgeted park development account and recommended that Council direct staff to proceed within the limit of available funds to complete Zapopan Park. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor that the Council approve further development of Zapopan Park and make funds available in the form of a loan ($27,000 at 7% interest) to the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency for this development. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude that the above motion be amended to limit the suggested picnic pads to 5. Roll Call Vote as follows: (on amendment) AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Roll Call Vote as follows: (on complete motion) AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 14. ADOPTION OF BUDGET CALENDAR. City Manager Gunn presented a suggested budget calendar for Fiscal Year 1973-74. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen and unanimously carried that the Budget Calendar as suggested be received. 15. CLAIM AGAINST CITY - PHILIP T. BIELAT. City Manager Gunn presented a letter of claim from Philip T. Bielat, and recommendation that the Council deny this claim and refer to the insurance carrier. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor that the recommendation to deny and refer to the insurance carrier be approved. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 16. APPOINTMENT OF TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER. The meeting was recessed to a personnel session at 9:50 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:00 p.m. with all present. Mayor Hunter stated it was his pleasure to reappoint Mr. Sam Spillers, Jr to the Traffic Commission for a two-year term. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike and unanimously carried that the foregoing appointment be ratified. 17. SET PUBLIC HEARINGS: STAFF RECOMMENDS FEBRUARY 27, 1973 Street Improvements: W/S Muscatel (Mission Dr.-Edmond Dr.) Curb, Gutter, & Driveway Approach W/S Muscatel (Edmond Dr.-Scott St.) Curb, Gutter, & Driveway Approach E/S Muscatel (Mission Dr.-Lawrence) Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk & Approaches. Page Five C/C Minutes 2/13/73 Confirmation of Assessments: NIS Garvey Ave.(Evelyn-Del Mar) Sidewalks NIS Garvey Ave.(Prospect-West City Limit) Sidewalks N/S Garvey Ave.(Walnut Gr.-Willard)Sidewalks, Curb, Gutter, & Approaches N/S Garvey Ave.(Burton-Bartlett)Sidewalks, Curb, Gutter, & Approaches: NIS Garvey Ave.(Bartlett-Muscatel)Sidewalk, Curb, Gutter, & Approaches NIS Garvey Ave.(Muscatel-Ivar) Sidewalks, Curb, & Gutter N/S Garvey Ave.(Rosemead P1-Sullivan) Sidewalks S/S Garvey Ave.(New-Dequine) Sidewalks S/S Garvey Ave.(Prospect-Jackson) Sidewalks, Curb, & Gutter S/S Garvey Ave.(Stingle-River) Sidewalk, Curb, & Gutter S/S Garvey Ave.(Walnut Grove-La Presa) Sidewalks There were no objections and the public hearings were set as requested. The meeting was recessed at 10:04 p.m. It reconvened at 10:16 p.m. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: 18. PLANNING COMMISSION: SET PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR FEBRUARY 27, 1973 A. PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF DEEP LOT ORDINANCE. B. ZONE CHANGE No. 63. There were no objections and the public hearings were set as requested. 19. TRAFFIC COMMISSION: A. WALNUT GROVE AVE.(HELLMAN-GARVEY): PEDESTRIAN CORSSING. City Manager Gunn presented the recommendation of the Traffic Engineer and Traffic Commission that the request for a crosswalk be denied. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Traffic Engineer and Traffic Commission be approved. COMMUNICATIONS: 20. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: There were none. 21. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE: The following people addressed the Council: A. Mr. Case, 3477 Garvey, Rosemead - Re: Trash Service. B. Mr. Paul Bezaire, Co-Owner of Park Monterey, Rosemead - Re: Trash service. He presented the Clerk with a $1,200 check and a $34.50 check for payment of trash collection by Modern Service Co. City Attorney Watson advised Mr. Bezaire that the City would not accept these checks and that if left, they would be returned by mail. Mr. Bezaire also presented a claim in the amount of $5.00. City Attorney Watson recommended it be placed on the next agenda. C. Mr. Richard Carman, 1415 Palm, San Gabriel - Re: Redevelopment D. Mrs. Miller, 9031 Bentel, Rosemead - Re: Redevelopment boundaries. E. Mr. Gary Taylor, 9541 E. Marshall, Rosemead - Asked to be notified of the meeting between the City and the School Board with regard to Redevelopment. Page Six C/C Minutes 2/13/73 F. Lillian Sacco, 3220 N. Walnut Grove, Rosemead - Re: Redevelopment G. Mary Maloof, 622 San Ynez Lane, San Gabriel - Re: Trash Service. H. Joe Alexander, 9535 E. Marshall, Rosemead - Re: Redevelopment Area No. 2. I. Gary Taylor, 9541 Marshall, Rosemead - Re: Availability of City records. 22. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS A. City Treasurer Foutz announced a Sister City Special Committee Program open to all persons interested to be held Saturday, February 17th at the Covina Bowl. B. Councilman Taylor mentioned he received another call from Mr. Stephenson of 7629 Graves, regarding a water problem. Mr. Tripepi stated staff is aware of the problem. C. Councilman Pike stated that in view of the recent fires and deaths he would suggest we review our Fire Escape Ordinance .in R-3 zones. He also would like to have us keep in mind the Buisness License Ordinance study and the Animal Ordinance study both of which are now in committee with the Planning Commission. D. Councilman Maude stated that with regard to Animal Control, the County Pound has a mandated mission to control these problems. Mayor Hunter expressed his great pride in the returning Vietnam Prisoners of War and the entire Council concurred. There being no further business to come before the Council, It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m. cr 7!~ CITY GL,.RK-CITY OF RQ,EMEAD MAYOR-CITY OF ROSEMEAD