CC - 10-24-72CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 24, 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 Andersen.
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Kenneth Mathis of the
Rosemead Church of Christ.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Taylor
Absent: Councilmen: Pike
Ex officio: Chambers, Davenport, Foutz, Gunn, Miller, Watson
Mayor Hunter asked that the record show Councilman Pike is
excused from this meeting.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER g#, 1972 - REGULAR MEETING
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude
and unanimously carried that the minutes of October 10; 1972 be
approved as printed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - Street Improvement
4. NIS RALPH STREET (RIO HONDO-ELLIS LANE)
Mr. Chambers stated the proposed improvement includes
installation
of curb, gutter, and driveway approaches and that all
affected
property owners have been notified of this hearing.
Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to p
lease stand
and be sworn in.
The oath was administered by City Clerk Davenport.
The hearing was declared open at 8:04 P.M.
Mr. John Graves, 1301 So. Gladys, San Gabriel spoke in
behalf of
the auxiliary at the Boy Scout House on Ralph Street.
He asked
costs and when the improvements will be in.
Mr. Chambers explained the current contract costs and informed Mr.
Graves that if the Scouts want the improvements in sooner than
60 days, they can pass a petition. If signed by 100% of the property
owners, the City can install as scOn°as,-;plans are available.
Mr. Robert Scaffidi, 9417 Ralph, Rosemead questioned how obstructions
in the right-of-way are handled.
Mr. Gunn explained if it is something put in by the property owner,
it is removed at the property owner's expense.
Councilman Maude explained that if the property owners want sidewalk,
they can make a private contract with the City contractor at the time
the improvements are being installed.
The hearing closed at 8:12 P.M.
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It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen
and unanimously carried 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: Pike
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE: REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT N0.1.
Mayor Hunter stated this item will be deferred until the next meeting.
PROPOSAL FROM WILSEY & HAM.
City Manager Gunn presented this proposal entitled "Scope of Services
& Budget for Design of a Redevelopment Implementation Program for the
City of Rosemead Redevelopment Agency".
Discussion followed; but no action was taken at this time.
7. ORDINANCE NO. 345. ZONE CHANGE NO. 59. SECOND READING.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF
CERTAIN PROPERTY AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE
(ZONE CHANGE NO. 59).
Attorney Watson presented this Ordinance by title.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived and
Ordinance No. 345 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pike
NEW BUSINESS
8. RESOLUTION NO. 72-69 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $45,409.46 AND DEMANDS
NUMBERS 13369-13443.
City Treasurer Foutz 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 No. 72-69 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pike
9. ACCEPTANCE OF BID FOR SALE OF PROPERTY.
Attorney Watson informed the Council that before the City accepts
this bid and enters into escrow he would recommend that an
environmental impact study be prepared; and stated that with the
environmental impact report, contingency no. 3 could be deleted.
There was discussion and concurrence by the Council and Attorney
that the agreement should include a time limit for completion of
property acquisition.
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Attorney Watson stated he will work with Planning Director Miller
on the environmental impact report.
Mayor Hunter instructed the above report be prepared and presented
to Council as soon as possible.
AWARD OF CONTRACT/STREET SWEEPING.
Mayor Hunter stated this item will be deferred until next. meeting.
PRESENTATION OF SAFETY AWARD.
City Clerk Davenport presented a first place safety award to
the Council which she accepted at the recent League of California
Cities meeting. The award is given each year by the State
Compensation Insurance Fund to the City with the lowest injury
frequency rate.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
12. TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
A. GRAND AVE. & ROSEMEAD BLVD. - OFF CENTERLINE STRIPING.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented this.report and recommendation
from the Traffic Commission that one hundred (100) feet of double
striping extend north of Rosemead Boulevard which would indicate
two-way operations to stranger traffic.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude
and unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be
approved.
B. TEMPLE CITY BLVD. BETWEEN VALLEY BLVD. AND THE SAN BERNARDINO
FREEWAY - SPEED LIMIT MODIFICATION.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented this report and recommendation
from the Traffic Commission that the speed limit at this location
be upgraded to 35 miles per hour.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor
and unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be
approved.
C. LOFTUS AVE. BETWEEN BALDWIN AVE. & TEMPLE CITY BLVD. -
SPEED REGULATIONS.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented this report and recommendation
from the Traffic Commission that the city post 35 mile per hour
speed limit signs at this location.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude
and unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be
approved.
D. ROSEMEAD BLVD. BETWEEN LOWER AZUSA ROAD TO THE SAN BERNARDINO
FREEWAY - PEAK HOUR RESTRICTIONS.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented this report and recommendation
from the Traffic Commission that regulations prohibiting parking
on Rosemead Boulevard between the hours of 6AM to 9AM and 3PM to 7PM
be approved to provide a more orderly and safe movement on
Rosemead Boulevard, and to provide more effective visibility for
entering side-street traffic. He stated the original request was
from the State Division of Highways and they require a resolution
if approved by Council.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor
and unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be
approved and a resolution be prepared authorizing same.
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The meeting was recessed at 8:30 P.M. It reconvened at 8:32 P.M.
SPECIAL REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL.
MRS. LILLIAN SACCO. RESPONDING TO LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 26, 1972.
Mrs. Sacco was not present but had presented the City Clerk with
a letter of response for the Council. The letter was distributed.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSN. - ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE.
City Manager Gunn presented this letter informing the Council of
the 5th Annual Legislative Orientation tour in Sacramento to be
held on January 17th and 18th, 1973.
Mayor Hunter asked the Council to notify the City Manager if they
wished to attend.
B. Mayor Hunter presented a letter received from Doris Karnes,
President of "Citizens Against Relocation Without Representation"
which asked that their organization be represented on the
proposed project area committee for Project Area No. 1.
Mayor Hunter asked Mrs. Karnes to submit a list to him.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
There were none.
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. City Manager Gunn announced that Assistant City Manager,
Howard Chambers is leaving the City and extended best wishes.
B. Councilman Maude suggested a Resolution be presented to
Mr. Chambers for a job well done.
RESOLUTION NO. 72-70. COMMENDING MR. HOWARD CHAMBERS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF'THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD COMMENDING
HOWARD CHAMBERS AND COMMENDING HIS ENDEAVORS AS A CITY EMPLOYEE.
City Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude and
unanimously carried that Resolution 72-70 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pike
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was
moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen and
unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 8:37 P.M.
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