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CC - 01-09-73CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 9, 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 Maude. The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Andersen. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor Absent: Councilmen: None Ex officio: Davenport, Envall, Foutz, Gunn, Levy, Miller, Tripepi, Watson 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: DECEMBER 12, 1972 - REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 26, 1972 - ADJOURNED MEETING It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike and unanimously carried that the minutes of December 12, 1972 and December 26, 1972 be approved as written. PUBLIC HEARINGS CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS: 4. RESOLUTION NO. 73-1. W/S RIO HONDO AVE. (VALLEY-MARSHALL) Mr. Tripepi stated the assessments for this project total $2,821.77 and that notices were mailed to all affected property owners, Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn in. There was no response. The Hearing was declared open at 8:03 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 (RIO HONDO AVE., W/S, VALLEY TO MARSHALL). Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 73-1 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 5. RESOLUTION NO. 73-2. E/S RIO HONDO AVE. (VALLEY-STEELE). Mr. Tripepi stated the assessments for this project total $771.90 and that notices were mailed to all affected property owners. Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn in. There was no response. The Hearing was declared open at 8:05 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 (RIO HONDO AVENUE, EAST SIDE, VALLEY TO STEELE). • C/C Minutes Page Two 1/9/73 • 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. 73-2 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 6. RESOLUTION NO. 73-3• S/S DE ADALENA (RIO HONDO-ELLIS LANE). Mr. Tripepi stated the assessments for this project total $1,169.10 and that notices were mailed to all affected property owners. Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn in. There was no response. The Hearing was declared open at 8:07 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 (DE ADALENA STREET, SOUTH SIDE, RIO HONDO TO ELLIS LANE). 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, 73-3 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 7. RESOLUTION NO. 73-4. B/S ALLEY (EAST OF SAN GABRIEL BLVD. & NORTH OF KLINGERMAN): ALLEY GUTTER. Mr. Tripepi stated the assessments for this project total $1,363.34 and that notices were mailed to all affected property owners. Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn in. There was no response. The Hearing was declared open at 8:08 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 (ALLEY, BOTH SIDES, EAST OF SAN GABRIEL, NORTH OF KLINGERMAN). Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman.Andersen that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 73-4 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None C/C Minutes Page Three 1/9/73 8. RESOLUTION NO. 73-5. S/S RALPH ST. (RIO HONDO-ELLIS.LANE). Mr. Tripepi stated the assessments for this project total $3,478.83 and that notices were mailed to all affected property owners. Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn in. There was no response. The Hearing was declared open at 8:10 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 (RALPH STREET, SOUTH SIDE, RIO HONDO TO ELLIS LANE). Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 73-5 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 9. RESOLUTION NO. 73-6• E/S BARTLETT AVE. (VALLEY-SCOTT). Mr. Tripepi stated the assessments for this project total $1,343.73 and that notices were mailed to all affected property owners. Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn in. There was no response. The Hearing was declared open at 8:13 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 (BARTLETT AVENUE, EAST SIDE, VALLEY TO SCOTT). 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. 73-6 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 10. RESOLUTION NO. 73-7. NIS VALLEY BLVD. ( BARTLETT-WEST CITY LIMIT). Mr. Tripepi stated the assessments for this project total $2,333.38 and that notices were mailed to all affected property owners. Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn in. There was no response. The Hearing was declared open at 8:15 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 (VALLEY BOULEVARD, NORTH SIDE, BARTLETT TO WEST CITY LIMITS). Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title. lr ^r - ;c • • C/C Minutes Page Four 1/9/73 It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 73-7 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 11 STREET IMPROVEMENTS: S/S STEELE ST. (HART-RIO HONDO): SIDEWALK & DRIVEWAY APPROACH. Mr. Tripepi stated this proposed street improvement involves installation of sidewalk & driveway approach and that notices were mailed as required by law. 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 8:16P.M. The following people addressed the Council regarding this project: Anna Carlson, 9256 Steele St., Rosemead, Ca. Ruth Latimer, 9326 Steele St., Rosemead, Ca. Gloria Vaddvich, 9332 Steele St., Rosemead, Ca. The Hearing closed at 8:33 P.M. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen that we proceed with this improvement as funds are available. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Pike 12 UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 347. ZONE CHANGE NO. 62. A-1 to C-3. SECOND READING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 62). Attorney Watson presented this Ordinance by title. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 347 be adopted. Roll Call "Dote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None NEW BUSINESS 13• RESOLUTION NO. 73-8. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $65,906.17 AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 13670-13762. City Treasurer Foutz presented this Resolution by title. J E C/C Minutes Page Five 1/9/73 14 It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 73-8 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 73-9. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DECLARING SUPPORT FOR THE PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AS AUTHORIZED BY THE EMERGENCY EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1971• Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen to amend Resolution 73-9, Section 1, adding: as it has been established by the Federal Government and administered by the County of Los Angeles as a Program Agent." and that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 73-9 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 15. The Council asked that the above Resolution be forwarded to the President of the United States, Congressmen, and all agencies concerned. HEARING OFFICER'S REPORT: SANDY'S - BILLIARDS ONLY. City Manager Gunn presented the above report and read the conditions in full with a recommendation that the license be issued subject to the conditions stated. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude that the above license be granted subject to the Hearing Officer's recommendations. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: Hunter ABSENT: Councilmen: None 16 AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED: COORDINATION- OF STREET WORK WITH STORM DRAIN CONSTRUCTION. (JACKSON & GARVALIA). City Manager Gunn presented a memorandum and proposal from H. M. Scott & Associates regarding the above project, and recommended that the firm of H.M. Scott & Associates be authorized to proceed with plans and specifications in accordance with their proposal; and that the City prepare to proceed with street improvements as rapidly as the storm drain installation is completed. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude that the foregoing recommendation be approved. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, [laude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None • • 17 C/C Minutes Page Six 1/9/73 AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH ANNEXATION NO. 42. Annexation No. 42 involves a 2.38 acre uninhabited parcel bounded on the east by the Whittier Narrows Golf Course and cn the west by Walnut Grove Avenue. The annexation has been requested by the owners of the property, Mr. & Mrs. Karl Tatum, who reside at 1140 Walnut Grove Avenue in the City of Rosemead. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor and unanimously carried that authorization to proceed with Annexation No. 42 be granted. 18. REQUEST FOR STUDY SESSION RE: BUSINESS REGULATIONS. City Manager Gunn presented a request recommending that a study session be held for the purpose of discussing business regulation permits . Councilman Pike suggested that discussion of animal regulations be included in this study session. There were no objections and Mayor Hunter instructed the City Manager to arrange for a dinner meeting on Tuesday, January 16. 19. REQUEST TO ATTEND SPRING CITY MANAGERS' CONFERENCE. City Manager Gunn informed the Council the annual Spring Meeting of the City Managers' Department, League of California Cities is being held in Oakland this year, February 21-23, 1973, and requested authorization for his attendance including use of a City car. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude that the above request be approved with actual expenses paid including use of the City car. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 20. REPORT OF PERSONNEL CHANGES. City Manager Gunn presented a memorandum of several personnel changes to be made within the City organization. The Council accepted the report with no objections. The meeting was adjourned to a personnel' session at 9:03 P.M. The meeting reconvened with all present at 9:35 P.M. 21. APPOINTMENT OF TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER. Mayor Hunter stated he wished to reappoint Mr. Frank Magallanes to the Traffic Commission; said term to expire January, 1975. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen and unanimously carried that the foregoing appointment be ratified. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 22. PLANNING COMMISSION?: A. Set Public Hearings: Staff Recommends January 23, 1973• 1. Proposed Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. It was general consensus that this item be placed under study at this time. C/C Minutes Page Seven 1/9/73 Attorney Watson asked that a public hearing be set for January 23, 1973 to consider the extension of Ordinance No. 337• There were no objections and the hearing was set as requested. 23. TRAFFIC COMMISSION: A. 8919 GARVEY AVE. TIME LIMIT PARKING MODIFICATIONS Traffic Engineer Envall presented the above report and recommendation from the Traffic Commission that two-hour parking at 8919 Garvey Ave. be modified to commence 255 feet east of the east curb line of Ivar extending easterly, requiring the relocation of one sign and one post with a right arrow to be placed at the east line of the second drive east of Ivar. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen and unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be approved. B. ELLIS LANE BETWEEN TEMPLE CITY BLVD. & MARSHALL ST. - STRIPING MODIFICATION. Traffic Engineer Envall presented the above report and recommendation from the Traffic Commission that existing single centerline striping be modified to provide a double centerline to all the intersecting streets for a distance of 50 feet. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor and unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be approved. C. VALLEY BLVD. & ROSEMEAD BLVD. - MINOR MOVEMENT MODIFICATIONS. Traffic Engineer Envall presented the above report and recommendation from the Traffic Commission that signal upgrading for minor movements on Valley Blvd. and Rosemead Blvd. be expedited, eliminating westbound to southbound movements from Steele Street into Rosemead Blvd. and southbound Rosemead Blvd. into Steele St. Mr. Berk Kellogg of First City Bank addressed the Council and presented his views on the signal modifications and discussed the possibility of a realignment of Steele Street at its west approach to Rosemead Blvd. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Commission and instruct staff to diligently pursue a route of ingress and egress for businesses on Rosemead Boulevard. Mayor Hunter recessed the meeting at 10:02 P.M. Reconvened at 10:11 P.M. COMMUNICATIONS 24. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: A. L.A. COUNTY ROAD DEPT. - PROPOSED PROJECT ON SAN GABRIEL BLVD. Councilman Pike suggested a Resolution be adopted supporting this project. RESOLUTION NO. 73-10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD SUPPORTING THE PROPOSAL OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO IMPROVE SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD BETWEEN THE POMONA FREEWAY AND ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD. Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen that further reading be waived and Resolution 73-10 be adopted. C/C Minutes Page Eight 1/9/73 Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None B. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR - APPROVAL OF' APPLICATION FOR SURPLUS FEDERAL PROPERTY/WHITTIER NARROWS FLOOD CONTROL BASIN. City Manager Gunn presented this communication in full which states our application for surplus Federal property (2 acres immediately south of Garvey Blvd.) has been approved. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen and unanimously carried to accept the foregoing communication. 25. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. A. Mrs. Ruth Albert, 8742 Scott St., Rosemead addressed the Council and asked that a license fee be refunded. . Mayor Hunter asked City Manager Gunn to again research this matter. B. Mr. Gary Taylor, 9541 E. Marshall, Rosemead asked if the Redevelopment Agency agenda could be put out with the Council agenda. Mayor Hunter asked that this be done. 26. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. City Treasurer Foutz announced the Annual Conference of Sister Cities to be held January 27 & 28 in Downey; and A Sister Cities Youth Art Exhibit which will be shown at The Art Gallery, Monterey Park, on January 12. B. City Clerk Davenport informed the Council she received an appeal for Conditional Use Permit No. 53, denied by the Planning Commission and asked if the Council wished to set a public hearing to hear this appeal on January 23, 1973. There were no objections and the hearing will be set for January 23, 1973. C. City Manager Gunn reported a. second Revenue Sharing check has been received and deposited in the amount of $72,807 and that a 5% retention is being held for possible future adjustments. D. Councilman Maude made reference to a "very unusual" stop sign located at the approach of Ellis Lane onto Temple City Blvd. It is just stuck in the ground located between two moving lanes. Traffic Engineer Envall will investigate and report back. E. Councilman Pike requested better maintenance for the Valley Boulevard Beautification District, indicating several items in need of repair; and Councilman Pike indicated a needed street repair at the northeast corner of Rosemead Blvd. and Valley Blvd. F. Councilman Taylor mentioned he received a letter from Fay Davis of 8545 Norwood Place regarding alleged violations of use in the R-1 zone. Mr. Miller stated he has been in contact with Fay Davis regarding this problem. H t. ' C/C Minutes Page Nine; 1/9/73 There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting to a study session at the T & J Restaurant, Tuesday, January 16, at 7:00 P.M. Meeting Adjourned at 10:30 P.M. ~--~CITY CLERK SiI OF ROSEMEAD MAYOR CITY OF ROSEMEAD