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CC - 06-13-72• CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL :INUTES OF JUNE 13,1972 E A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 8338 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 Kenneth Mathis of the Rosemead Church of Christ. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Absents Ex officio Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, TRaude, Pike, Taylor Councilmen: None Andersen, Chambers, Fout2, Gunn, Miller, Watson 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 23, 1972 - SPECIAL MEETING MAY 23, 1972 - REGULAR MEETING MAY 30, 1972 - ADJOURNED MEETING JUNE 1, 1972 - ADJOURNED MEETING It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of May 23, May 30, and June 2, 1972, be approved as written. Mayor Hunter stated that Councilman Taylor did not receive notification of the June 2nd budget session meeting and there- fore his absence from this meeting is excused. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. ORDINANCE NO. 336. ADOPTION OF COUNTY BUILDING, PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL CODES. SECOND :FADING. Mr. Gunn explained that by adopting these codes, and the revised fee schedule, the City will be in conformance with those of the County. Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn in. do one responded. The hearing was declared open at 8:06 p.m. No one responded and it closed immediately. Mr. Edwin G. Biddlecomb, County District Building and Safety Engineer, addressed the Council and answered questions with regard to occupancy permit inspections and the revised fee schedule. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 50,022.2 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO AS CONTAINED IN THE 1971 EDITION OP THE LOS ANGELES BUILDING LAWS PUBLISHED BY THE BUILDING NEWS, INC., AS FOLLOWS- THE BUILDING CODE INCLUDING CHAPTERS 68, 69, 98 AND 99 OF THE SUPPLEMENT TO SAID LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE, THE MECHANICAL CODE INCLUDING THE APPENDIX THERETO, AND THE PLUMBING CODE INCLUDING APPENDICES A, B, C, F AND G, MAKING OTHER At1END- MENTS AND A-MENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. • Page Two C/C 6/13/72 It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 336 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 5. 1972-73 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET. Mr. Gunn read his budget letter in full and presented a report showing the budget modifications made during study sessions. Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn in. No one responded. The hearing was declared open at 8:25 p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately-. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the Budget for Fiscal Year 1972- 1973 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen,; Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 6 STREET IMPROVEMENTS: Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard on any of the proposed street improvements to please stand and be sworn in. No one responded. FERN STREET, SOUTH SIDE, EARLE TO WALNUT GROVE AVENUE. SIDEWALKS. Assistant City Manager Chambers stated this hearing as well as the following four are part of the City's program to order side- walks adjacent to schools, with primary emphasis on elementary schools. The area under consideration involves only one parcel of property. Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand. No one responded. The hearing was declared open at 8-30 p.m. No one responded and it closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that this Council proceed with the fore- going improvement as funds are available. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 7. GARVEY AVENUE, NORTH SIDE, EVELYN TO DEL MAR. SIDEWALKS ONLY. Mr. Chambers stated this matter involves only one parcel and the property owner has been duly notified of this hearing. Page Three C/C 6/13/72 is Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand. No one responded. The hearing was declared open at 8:31 p.m. No one responded and it closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that this Council proceed with the foregoing improvement as funds are available. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen! None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 8. GARVEY AVENUE, NORTH SIDE, PROSPECT TO WEST CITY LIMIT. SIDE- WALKS ONLY. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that Items 8 through 10 be considered in one motion. Mr. Chambers stated there are four properties involved in this project and all have been notified of this hearing. Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand. No one responded. The hearing was declared open at 8:32 p.m. No one responded and it closed immediately. 9. GARVEY AVENUE, SOUTH SIDE, NEW TO DEQUINE. SIDEWALKS ONLY. Mr. Chambers reported only one property in this project and stated that owner has been notified of this hearing. Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand. No one responded. The hearing was declared open at 8:33 p.m. No one responded and it closed immediately. 10. GARVEY AVENUE, SOUTH SIDE, PROSPECT TO JACKSON. SIDEWALKS ONLY. Mr. Chambers stated there is only one property involved in this project and that owner has been notified of this hearing. Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand. No one responded. The hearing was declared open at 8:34 P.m. No one responded and it closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that this Council proceed with the foregoing improvements as funds are available. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT-. Councilmen: None Page Four C/C 6/13/72 11 12 0 0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 339. APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 56. R-1 AND R-2 TO R-3. WALNUT GROVE AVENUE. INTRODUCTION. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-1 AND R-2 TO R.-3 AND AMENDING THE ROSE- MEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 339 be introduced. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen; Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES- Councilmen: None ABSENT- Councilmen: None PROPOSAL FROM JAMES BEEBE, LAW OFFICES. Mr. Gunn stated this item was held over from the last meeting for further consideration and is in regard to special bond counsel services in connection with redevelopment tax allocation funding. Attorney Watson stated in view of the timing of the completion proceedings he would recommend the Council accept the above proposal for the reason that if bond counsel should find any defects or irregularities in the proceedings they can be corrected prior to July 1. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that we accept the foregoing proposal and authorize the Mayor to execute. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 13. REPORT 014 POLITICAL SIGNS IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. Mr. Gunn presented his report in full. It was noted that Section 556 of the Penal Code provides that the placing of signs, etc., on public property is unlawful without permission. This would cover placement of signs on bridge abut- ments, signposts, retaining walls and the like. Section 556'.1 provides that the placing of signs, etc., on private property is unlawful without the consent of the owner. This covers power poles, telephone poles and any other privately-owned structures which are within the public right-of-way. Section 556.1 does not limit the prohibition to structures within public right-of-way. It would appear tc apply equally to signs posted on private walls, store fronts, and other places where such signs are objectionable. Mr. Gunn stated that candidates are usually unaware that such advertising is prohibited and it is our suggestion that each candidate be given an information sheet at the time of filing office. • • Page Five C/C 6/13/72 14. It was also suggested that prompt removal of illegal signs, with the candidate required to pay the cost of such removal, may have an effect. !8e would not limit such removal to signs of candidates for Rosemead office, but would remove all such signs. Removal of signs from State 1T_ighways would be at State expense - from other streets, at the expense of the involved candidate or candidates. Following discussion, the City Attorney was requested to render an opinion with regard to the candidate paying the cost of removal in the event of illegal posting on State highways and other streets. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 72-39. CLAI'IS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIIAS AND DEMANDS IN THE SU 1 OF $99,602.09 AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 12608 - 12704. City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only. Councilman 'laude requested a cost breakdown of Warrant No. 12702 payable to Norlund Construction Co. There were no objections and so ordered. Attorney T?atson requested approval of payment on the balance of the City Hall property in the sum of approximately ^56,010. There were no objections and this item was added to the nex+ resolution. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 72-39 he adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 15 A1,?ARD OF CONTRACTS : A. TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT T01PLE CITY BLVD. AND LOFTUS DRIVE. Mr. Gunn stated that bids were received for this project on June 7 and the results are as follows: RESCO, Riley Electric Service $ 8,529.00 Sherwin Electric Service 9,327.00 Steiny & Co. 9,912.00 S & to Electrical Contractors 10,n75.00 Grisson & Johnson, Inc. 10,450.00 Engineer's estimate $10,000.00 Mr. Gunn recommended the low bid be accepted and the Mayor authorized to execute the contract. It was moved by Councilman '.ncersen, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. Roll Call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, -Haude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None • 0 Page Six C/C 6/13/72 B. CONSTRUCTION OF GARVEY PARK CLUBHOUSE. Mr. Gunn stated that bid proposals were received on June 8th and the results as follows: Continental Pacific Const. Co. $ 48,011.00 John Adamson 46,791.00 Elmer Bensen 46,495.00 Colletta & Edgley 46,233.00 Robert J. Hassett 45,469.00 J.B.S. Construction Co. 45,950.00 Malone Builders 43,949.00 * Tracy Construction Co. 32,000.00 * Disqualified; lacked bid bond Mr. Gunn noted that construction costs have risen approximately 208 since December, 1971 when the project was first discussed. The City's estimate of $35,000.00 for construction was based on $17.50 per square foot, however, the bids received range from $22.00 to $24.00 per square foot. It was recommended the contract be awarded to Malone Builders since costs are scheduled to rise again. Mr. Gunn explained that due to the difference in price between Malone Builders and Tracy Construction Co., he allowed Tracy Co. additional time with which to provide the required bidders bond but failed to do so. Following discussion it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and carried, that the bid of.Malone Builders be accepted and the Mayor authorized to execute the contract. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: Pike ABSENT: Councilmen: None 16. 17. PROPOSED DEMOLITION OF SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS - 3343 N. SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD. Mr. Gunn stated that the Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board have found the structures at the subject address to be sub- standard and ordered them restored to a standard condition or demolished. The owner and all interested parties have been notified of this order but have failed to comply. It is now proposed that this City demolish the buildings through private contractors. It is the recommendation of the City Engineer that he be auth- orized to proceed, under ordinance provisions, to have the buildings demolished and upon completion of the work, collect the actual costs therefor. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. RESOLUTION NO. 72-40. HONORING COUNTY BUILDING INSPECTOR BILL EVP14S UPON HIS RETIREMENT. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, HONORING WILLIAM M. EVANS, SENIOR BUILDING ENGINEERING INSPECTOR., LOS ANGELES COUNTY. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. Page Seven C/C 6/13/72 18. 19 It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived, Resolu- tion No. 72-40 adopted, and a plaque prepared for presentation. COMMUNICATIONS A. EDYTHE L. BIELAT. Mr. Gunn stated that Mrs. Bielat is concerned for the safety of small children playing in the street on north Livia and Evansport Drive,and is requesting perhaps stricter surveillance by the Sheriff's Department. Following discussion Mr. Gunn was directed to discuss this matter with the Traffic Engineer and report back to the Council. B. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS REGARDING TOPICS. Mr. Gunn stated that in lieu of the City's 1972-73 Fiscal Year apportionment of Federal-aid TOPICS funds, we will receive an equal apportionment of State funds. The State Controller during 1972-73 Fiscal Year will allocate monthly 1/12 of this apportion- ment, and these funds shall be expended solely for'the construc- tion of county roads and city streets that are part of the select system. The apportionment of State funds in lieu of Federal-aid TOPICS funds was made possible by AB 1870, signed by the Governor December 14, 1971. This bill added Sections 143.5, 143.6 and other Sections to the Streets and Highways Code. C. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY EAGLES RADIO TEAM. Mr. M. Bud Fujimoto, Pres.-elect, San Gabriel Valley Eagles Radio Team, addressed the Council and expressed appreciation for the opportunity to discuss possible affiliation of their organization within the City. Mr. Gunn stated the Team is in need of a place to store their radio equipment where it would be secure, and it has been suggested they be permitted to use one of the moms in the base- ment of City Hall. Mr. Gunn also recommended that this organization be included in the City's Civil Defense program. During discussion it was pointed out that a key would be furnished but only to the door where the equipment would be kept and to the rear entrance of City Hall. Mayor Hunter recessed the meeting at 9:20 p.m. and it reconvened at 9:28 p.m. Continuing the discussion above,certain members of the Council indicated consideration should be given to storing the equipment in one of the buildings at either park or the community center. There being no objections this matter was held over for further study of alternative locations. At this time Mayor Hunter acknowledged Mrs. Elizabeth Mata, *41 resident, and Mr. Bob Gardner of Seuthern ^_,:fern _ Edison e ~G.O 3 who were in attendance. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. A. Mrs. Ruth Albert, 8742 Scott St., addressed the Council on varied subjects. Page Eight C/C 6/13/72 • C'.0- W12 B. r1r. Bob Gardner, Seuth - ^alifer-=- Edison commended Mrs. Mata for her participation in the removal of political signs from utility poles. C. Mrs. Elizabeth Uata, 8724 DeAdalena St., made a number of suggestions with regard to political posters. Mayor Hunter requested Mrs. Mata submit her recommendations to the City Manager for further consideration. D. Mr. Rudy Aguilar, resident, requested the timing be checked on the traffic signal at Walnut Grove and Fern. There were no objections and so ordered. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATES ON THE FOLLOWING-. A. Zone Change No. 57. R-3 to R-4 - Walnut Grove and Valleys Street Improvements: (Sidewalks) B. Valley Blvd., N/S, Bartlett to Walnut Grove Ave. C. Valley Blvd., N/S, Walnut Grove to West City Limit. D. Loftus Drive, N/S, Brookline to Strang. E. Garvey Ave., N/S, Walnut Grove to Willard. F. Garvey Ave., S/S, Willard to Earle. G. Walnut Grove, W/S, Marshall to Norwood. It was recommended these be scheduled for June 27; there being no objections so ordered. 20. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the staff together with the City Attorney take whatever steps are necessary to abate the surface water problem on Klingerman Street and Muscatel Avenue. B. Mr. Gunn was directed to arrange for a joint meeting between the Council and Planning Commission. C. Mayor Hunter presented a letter from the United States Slo- Pitch Softball Association, expressing appreciation to the Recreation staff for their assistance during the recent Memorial Day Tournament. D. Mayor Hunter commended Councilman Pike for the manner in which he represented the City at the recent Contract Cities meeting. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that we adjourn to Tuesday, June 20, 1972, at 7:30 p.m. to Garvey Elementary School Auditorium. Meeting adjourned at 10:03 p.m. CITY CLERK MAYOR