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CC - 11-28-72• CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 28, 1972 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 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, Joehnck, Miller, Tripepi 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NOVEMBER 14, 1972 - REGULAR MEETING It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor and unanimously carried that the minutes of November 14, 1972 be approved as written. SPECIAL REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL 4. LEGAL COUNSEL FOR DICK GRIEGORIAN/MODERN SERVICE CO. This item taken up after agenda item no. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. ZONE CHANGE NO. 61. C-3 to R-1. San Gabriel,Potrem Grande,La Merced, Mr. Miller, Director of Planning, presented the factual data and recommendation from the Planning Commission for approval. Notice as required by law was given and the hearing held at the time and place specified in the notice. 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 8:05 p.m. Mr. George Wiegand of Fairhaven Development Corporation spoke in favor of this zone change and encouraged the Council's approval. Myrtle Park, La Merced, Rosemead indicated concern of the affect this zone change might have on the residential property across the street. Jean Connor, Rosemead stated opposition to the zone change and suggested a play area. The hearing closed at 8:11 p.m. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude that the Planning Commission recommendation be accepted and Zone Change No. 61 be approved. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None • Page Two City Council e 11/28/72 ORDINANCE NO. 346 n L APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 61. INTRODUCTION. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN.;. PROPERTY AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONE CHANGE NO.61.) Attorney Joehnck presented this Ordinance by title. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 346 be introduced. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 4. LEGAL COUNSEL FOR DICK GRIEGORIAN/MODERN SERVICE CO. Mr. Richard S. Cohen, Legal Representative for Modern Service Company informed the Council of actions Mr. Griegorian plans to take in ' accordance with the provisions of the Agreement with respect to the property know as "Park Monterey"; and stated.a formal notice of possible suspension of service will be served November 29, 1972. Comment from the Council was requested. Council acknowledged receipt of the letter from Mr. Cohen and concurred that the Contractor has a right to enforce his contract; UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. RESOLUTION NO. 72-73. TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT ON ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD., A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PLACING RESTRICTED PARKING ON ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD. Attorney Joehnck presented this Resolution by title. The City Clerk was instructed to change Section I. of the Resolution so that the boundary for the restriction will read: Rosemead Boulevard between Valley Boulevard and the San Bernardino Freeway... It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude that further reading.be waived and Resolution 72-73 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None NEW BUSINESS 7. RESOLUTION NO. 72-74. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $31,261.08 AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 13543-13594 City Treasurer Foutz presented this Resolution by title. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor that further reading be waived and Resolution 72-74 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunger, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None P,1 L Page Three City Council 11/28/72 8. RESOLUTION NO. 72-75. ALLOCATION-COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE WIDENING, RECONSTRUCTION, AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION OF MISSION DRIVE FROM RUBIO WASH TO IVAR AVENUE. City Manager Gunn presented this Resolution by title. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen that further reading be waived and Resolution 72-75 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 9. RESOLUTION NO. 72-76. SUPPORTING BIKEWAY FEASIBILITY STUDY GROUP. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING THE ENDEAVORS OF THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY BIKEWAY FEASIBILITY STUDY GROUP.. City Manager Gunn presented this Resolution in full. The-.City Clerk was directed to change the last sentence of the last paragraph to read: And, furthermore, the City Council hereby designates the Mayor or his Alternate to be the official representative of the City. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen that Resolution 72-76 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude,.Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 10. RESOLUTION NO. INTENTION TO VACATE ALLEY & SETTING TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON. Mayor Hunter asked that this item be placed on a future agenda.. There were no objections. 11. SET PUBLIC HEARINGS: STAFF RECOMMENDS DECEMBER 12, 1972. A. ZONE CHANGE. CASE NO. 62. B. APPEAL ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 48. There were no objections and the hearings were set as requested. 12. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL GUIDANCE - GARVEY PARK CLUBHOUSE. City Manager Gunn presented a request for guidance with regard toll. demolition or refurbishment of the old clubhouse and stated informal bids for the demolition had been requested with a low bid of $450:00 (excluding utility service disconnects) received from Ward's Tree' Service. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen to authorize staff to accept the low bid and proceed with the demolition. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: Pike ABSENT: Councilmen: None • • Page Four City Council 11/28/72 13. APPROVAL OF ROADWAY WIDTH - TENTATIVE TRACT 31006. City Manager Gunn read the memorandum from the Director of Planning in full regarding the above tract, explaining that the County Subdivision Committee has challenged the proposed 36 foot roadway width and 2 foot sidewalk, suggesting a 34 foot roadway width and 3 foot sidewalk. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude that the roadway width remain 36 feet with a 2 foot sidewalk. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 14. RECOMMENDATION RE: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT. City Manager Gunn presented a request and recommendation for an Environmental Impact Study and Report by a reputable, impartial consultant with reference to the proposed Rosemead Square Enlargement. Included with the request was a proposal from Environmental Consultants, a division of H. M. Scott & Associates, Inc. of Rosemead indicating interest in doing this study at a cost not to exceed $2,600.00. Councilman Pike asked that the record show that he feels Rosemead is fortunate to have a firm such as H. H. Scott and Associates and that he would be in favor of accepting the proposal. Mr. Gunn informed the Council that Environmental Consultants (H. M. Scott & Assoc.) had agreed to reduce the per hour charge for subsequent appearances, if needed, to $25.00 per hour. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude that the proposal of Environmental Consultants (H.M. Scott & Assoc.) be accepted and the Environmental Impact Report for the proposed:- development easterly of Ward's Rosemead Square be prepared. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor. NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Councilman Pike asked if it might be possible to have reimbursement on the above study from redevelopment funds. Attorney Joehnck explained that it might be possible that some of the cost would be reimbursable if and when Project Area No. 2 (including this area) is adopted. The meeting recessed at 9:13 p.m. It reconvened at 9:33 P.m. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 15. TRAFFIC COMMISSION: A. EMERSON PLACE & FALLING LEAF AVE. - BOULEVARD STOP. Traffic Engineer Envall presented this report and recommendation f om t~Y~ed Tyr ffic Commission that a g 4; be placed at the north approach of Falling Leaf to Emerson Place. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor and unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be approved. 16 17 r1] Page Five City Council 11/28/72 B. TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD BETWEEN SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD AND VALLEY BOULEVARD. TWO-WAY LEFT TURN. Traffic Engineer Envall presented this report and recommendation from the Traffic Commission that a two-way left turn be approved with restricted parking on the west side of Temple City Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike and unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be approved. COMMUNICATIONS (10 MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: There were none. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE: A. Mrs. Ruth Albert, 8742 Scott St., Rosemead appeared before the Council. Due to excessive disturbance of the meeting, she was removed from the Council Chambers by a member of the Sheriff's Department. B. Mollie Bennett, 5572 Angelus, San Gabriel, requested clarification on actions taken earlier with regard to redevelopment, and the proposed enlargement of Rosemead Square. 18. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. City Treasurer Foutz, who is also Chairman of the Sister City Committee announced that there are tie tacs and cuff links for sale and available in the City Clerk's office for those interested in helping the Committee with its fund raising project. B. Councilman Pike made reference to the fact that there is some;' question as to whether the environmental impact reports apply to private projects and asked that a review of the cost structure for, permits be made due to possible added administrative costs in enforcing the environmental impact report decision. C. Mayor Hunter stated he has been informed of a yard sale being , held approximately 3 times per month at 3035 Sullivan and asked the staff to investigate. D. Mayor Hunter inquired as to the status of sidewalk installation on San Gabriel Boulevard, south of Garvey to the City Limits; and asked that the property owners be contacted by the contractor regarding same. There being no further business to come before moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman carried that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 9:56 p.m. the Council, It was Andersen and unanimously