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CC - 05-23-72.,I CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MAY 23,1972 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 P7ayor 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 Mathis of the Rosemead Church of Christ. 2. .ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor Absent: Councilmen: None Ex officio: Andersen, Chambers, Foutz, Gunn, Joehnck, Miller 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 9, 1972 - REGULAR MEETING MAY 16, 1972 - ADJOURNED MEETING It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of May 9 and 16, 1972, be approved as written. SPECIAL PRESENTATION 4. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY HOSPITAL - COMMENDING CITY COUNCIL FOR SUPPORT. Mr. James Bailey, Administrator of San Gabriel Valley Hospital, stated they are celebrating 25 years of service in the valley, and presented a plaque expressing appreciation for support given to the hospital. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. STREET IMPROVEMENTS: Mayor Hunter stated the next six hearings relate to various street improvements and requested anyone wishing to be heard on these items to please stand and be sworn in. The oath was administered by City Clerk Andersen. A. RIO HONDO AVENUE - WEST SIDE - VALLEY TO STEELE STREET. Mr. Chambers stated this hearing as well as the next five are the initial phase of the City's program to order sidewalks installed adjacent to schools, with primary emphasis on ele- mentary schools. The staff has worked with school district personnel in selecting priority areas to provide safe routes to the schools. The area under consideration involves 4 properties and is for sidewalks only. Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand. No one responded. The hearing was declared open at 8:07 p.m. No one responded. and it closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that we proceed with this improvement as funds are available. e 0 0 Page Two C/C 5/23/72 B. RIO HONDO AVENUE - WEST SIDE - STEELE TO GUESS STREET. Mr. Chambers stated there are 3 properties involved in this project and the improvements consist of sidewalks and driveway approaches. Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand. No one responded. The hearing was declared open at 8:08 p.m. No one responded and it closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that we proceed with this improvement as funds are available. C. RIO HONDO AVENUE - WEST SIDE - GUESS TO RALPH STREET. Mr. Chambers reported there are 3 properties involved "in this project and improvements consist of sidewalks and driveway approaches. Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand. The hearing was declared open at 8:09 p.m. Mr. Leland McCord, 3841 Rio Hondo Avenue, (N/W corner of Ralph and Rio Hondo), appeared in favor of the proposed improvements. Mr. McCord also commented on a drainage problem he has at the corner of his property. Mr. Gunn was requested to look into this matter. The hearing closed at 8:14 p.m. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that we proceed with this improvement as funds are available. D. RIO HONDO AVENUE - WEST SIDE - DEADALENA TO MARSHALL STREET. Mr. Chambers stated that 3 properties are involved in this project and improvements consist of sidewalks and driveway approaches. Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand. The hearing was declared open at 8:15 p.m. Mrs. Rose Campbell, 3713 Rio Hondo Avenue, stated she felt that sidewalks should be continued to Ramona Boulevard on the west side of Rio Hondo Avenue. She also questioned when work would begin and cost involved. Mr. Chambers explained that when a project is approved, property owners have 60 days in which to construct the improvements by employing their own contractor. However, most property owners will find it advantageous to elect to wait until the City does the work, since the front foot cost is usually 50G to $1.00 less when an entire block is installed at one time. Page Three C/C 5/23/72 0 fir. Chambers further stated that upon completion of the work, the property owner may elect to have the entire cost plus interest (6% per year) collected at the same time the next year's County property taxes are collected. For example, if the work were done in August, 1972, the cost could be deferred to December, 1973. Mr. Gunn stated that if the property owners desire the work to be done immediately they can submit a petition requesting the 60 -day waiting period be waived. Miss Constance Campbell, 3713 Rio Hondo Avenue, stated she felt additional stop signs should be placed in the area for pedestrian safety. Mr. George Envall, Traffic Engineer, stated extensive studies have been made in this area. He will check into stronger selective enforcment. The hearing closed at 8:27 p.m. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that we proceed with this improvement as funds are available. E. DEADALENA STREET - SOUTH SIDE - RIO HONDO TO ELLIS LANE, Mr. Chambers reported there are 11 properties involved in this project and improvements consist of sidewalks and driveway approaches. Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand. The hearing was declared open at 8:29 p.m. Mr. Curtis Clark, 9502 -04 DeAdalena Street, appeared in favor of the proposed improvements. He questioned if the sidewalks could be installed at the curb rather than the property line. Mr. Gunn suggested Mr. Clark circulate a petition on this matter since there are already two properties with sidewalks not at the curb. Mrs. Irene Antonson, 9558 DeAdalena Street, stated she does not feel there is enough pedestrian traffic to warrant sidewalks. The hearing closed at 8:44 p.m. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that we proceed with this improvement as funds are available. F. ENCINITA AVENUE - EAST SIDE - LOWER AZUSA TO PITKIN STREET. Mr. Chambers stated only one property is involved in this project and it is for sidewalks only. Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand. No one responded. The hearing was declared open at 8 :45 p.m. No one responded and it closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that we proceed with this improvement as funds are available. 6. 0 Page Four C/C 5/23/72 Mr. Gunn stated in view of the fact that City funds are involved in the foregoing proceedings, he would like to request a recorded vote on Items A through F. The vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. 337. ZONING CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT. URGENCY. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ZONING CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT. Attorney Joehnck explained that this is an extension of Ordinance No. 331 which was adopted March 6, 1972 and effective for a period of ninety days. The ordinance under consideration shall take effect upon its adoption for a period of 8 months. He presented the ordinance by title only. Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand. No one responded. The hearing was declared open at 8:41 p.m. No one responded and it closed immediately. Mr. Gunn stated that paragraph 4 of the ordinance should be corrected to read: "All that real property facing on either side of Bentel Street from Ivar Avenue to Loma Avenue ". There were no objections and so ordered. Mayor Hunter reopened the public hearing and requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 337 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 7. ZONE CHANGE NO. 56. APPEAL OF 14URRAY COHEN, ET AL. REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R -1 AND R -2 TO R -3 FOR PROPERTIES AT 4107 -4111- 4117 - 4121 - 4127- 4133 -4143 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE. Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn in. The oath was administered by City Clerk Andersen. The hearing was declared open at 8:50 p.m. Mr. Murray Cohen, 4143 Walnut Grove Avenue, one of the applicants, urged that the Council grant their request so they may be permitted to develop the property from its present condition to high density apartments. The properties total 2.6 acres. E Page Five C/C 5/23/72 r] Mr. Robert Hirsch, 15233 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, Land Developer, stated the new General Plan proposes that the property on the west side of Walnut Grove Avenue between Valley Boulevard and Mission Drive he zoned R -3 with a- Planned Development Overlay. When the applicant filed his application the new General Plan was not completed. However, the proposed land use plan did indicate at the time that this area would be recommended for R -3 use. The PD Overlay proposal was not in the unfinished General Plan at the time'of applica- tion. Under the present P -D requirements the application should be for a 3 acre parcel. He personally has under option,to develop,2.3 acres of the 2.6 acres involved. The following persons appeared in favor of the requested zone change: Mr. Ted Schramm, 4301 Walnut Grove Avenue Mrs. Daryl Varner, 4117 Walnut Grove Avenue The hearing closed at 9:08 p.m. Planning Director Miller outlined the basic requirements of the R -3 zone. Mayor Hunter asked Mr. Hirsch if the proposed development would conform to the ordinance requirements, and Mr. Hirsch replied in the affirmative. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing zone change be approved as requested. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Mayor Hunter recessed the meeting at 9:30 p.m., and it reconvened at 9:36 p.m. NEW BUSINESS 8. RESOLUTION NO. 72 -37. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $91,935.61 AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 12533 - 12607. City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 72 -37 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 9. AUTHORIZATION TO FILE REPORT WITH LAFCO. ANNEXATION NO. 41. Mr. Gunn made reference to a letter from E1 Hathaway, District Manager for Southern California Edison Company, requesting annexation proceedings for a 2.43 acre parcel south of Rush Street and east of San Gabriel Boulevard. Ll Page Six C/C 5/23/72 0 Mr. Gunn stated the first step in this proceeding is Council authorization to file an application and justification with the Local Agency Formation Commission. He recommended the Council do so which will enable the matter to be heard by LAFCO on July 12. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. 10. AWARD OF CONTRACTS: A. WIDENING OF TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD. Mr. Gunn advised of the following bids received for this project: Norlund Construction Co. $ 111,139.82 Aman Bros. 114,901.05 Louis Lopez 119,000.00 Vernon Paving Co. 121,332.61 Griffith Company 123,470.46 Sully- 11iller Contracting Co. 131,939.60 F.W. Richter Associates 141,326.92 It was recommended the low bid of Norlund ConstruCtion Co. be accepted and the Mayor authorized to execute the contract. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES- Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None B. CONSTRUCTION OF ZAPOPAN PARK - PHASE 1. Mr. Gunn stated that three proposals were received for this project and are as follows: Landscape Services $ 13,266.00 A.T. Gaudenti Landscaping 13,973.00 Duke's Landscape Service 14,900.00 Mr. Gunn recommended that the low bid of Landscape Services be accepted and the Mayor authorized to execute the contract. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 11. 1972 -73 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RECOMMENDATIONS. r1r. Gunn stated that two internal changes are requested. 1) Finance Clerk - Since the departure of Cathy Borton, the duties of the License Clerk have been performed by the incumbent Finance Clerk. It is proposed to assign those duties to her on a permanent basis. In consideration of the additional duties, a 5% differential is proposed. 9 0 Page Seven C/C 5/23/72 2) Planning Assistant i - It is proposed to convert our 20 -hour per week Planning Aide position to an entrance -level full time Planning Assistant. Mr. Gary Yamada has his B.S. degree and experience gained in intern and aide capacities. It is recommended that this position be initiated with a beginning authorization in Range 23 -1/2 ($637 -775). Mr. Gunn outlined the total salary recommendation,stating it is proposed that all full -time permanent employees receive a 58 pay increase with the exception of two positions; that the Planning Director receive a 7 -1/28 increase and the Finance Clerk a 108 increase. Mr. Gunn stated that the total annual cost of life insurance for all eligible employees would be just under one thousand dollars, and recommended the City assume the cost. Following discussion the Council agreed to increase the City Manager's salary $200 per month. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing report be approved as presented, and that the City Manager's salary be increased $200 per month. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES- Councilmen. None ABSENT- Councilmen- None 11A. ORDINANCE NO. 338. DESIGNATING A PLACE FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND DECLARING THE URGE14CY THEREOF. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DESIC14ATING A PLACE FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS, DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF, AND A�TENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Joehnck explained that in order to accommodate the large number of persons expected to attend the public hearing on June 20th with regard to the Redevelopment Plan and without over - crowding the hearing room, it is necessary to transfer the public hearing place from the Chambers to the Garvey Elementary School Auditorium as selected by the Council and Redevelopment Agency. Mr. Joehnck stated this ordinance shall take effect immediately and expire on June 23rd. He presented it by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 338 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES; Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen- None 11B. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATES ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED STREET IMPROVEMENTS. 1) Fern Street, S /S, Earle to Walnut Grove Avenue 2) Garvey Ave., N /S, Del Mar to Evelyn 3) Garvey Ave., N /S, Prospect to West City Limit 4) Garvey Ave., S,S, New to Dequine 5) Garvey Ave., S /S, Prospect to Jackson It was recommended by staff these hearings be scheduled for June 13th; there being no objections, so ordered. 12. 0 0 Page Eight C/C 5/23/72 Mayor Hunter recessed the meeting at 9:55 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9 -.58 p.m. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS A. 3014 EARLE AVENUE - RESTRICTED PARKING. Mr. Envall, Traffic Engineer, made reference to a request from Frank & Sons Upholstery for the placement of restricted parking on the west side of Earle Street across from 3014. Field investigations discloses that Earle Street in this vicinity is 24 feet wide with improved shoulders on the east side and unimproved shoulders on the west side. Vehicles parking opposite the commercial drive into the establishment make truck movements difficult both entering and leaving said concern. It is the Commission's recommendation that two signs "No Parking At Any Time" with appropriate arrows be placed on the west side of Earle Street commencing 118 to 183 feet north of the north curb line of Garvey Avenue. Both properties involved have been contacted and do not object to this restriction. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. B. 2713 RIVER AVENUE - VISIBILITY PROBLEM. Reference was made to a request from the CTA Truck Drivers School, for red curb markings on the west side of River Avenue at the southerly end of said property. There are existing two -hour time limit parking regulations, 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. - Sundays Excepted, on the west side of River Avenue in this vicinity. With vehicles parked to the north edge of said commercial driveway, visibility is obstructed for exiting vehicles. It is the Commission's recommendation that 35 feet of red curb markings be placed on the west side of River Avenue extending northerly of the commercial drive into premises at 2713 River Avenue. A two -hour parking sign will need to be relocated to north of the red curbing. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. COMMUNICATIONS 13. A. JAMES W. BEEBE, LAW OFFICES. Mr. Gunn stated that above firm is offering their services in connection with redevelopment proceedings and the authorization and issuance of tax allocation bonds. Their services consist of: (1) Bond Counsel, i.e., drafting proceedings for the issuance of bonds,, supervising the bond proceedings and issuing their opinion to the purchasers of the bonds; and (2) Special Counsel, i.e., assisting the Financial Consultants and, upon request, the City Attorney in the preparation of the various documents in the redevelopment process necessary to accomplish the redevelopment objectives and in any litigation connected therewith. Following discussion this matter was held over for further study. 14. • Page Nine C/C 5/23/72 B. TELE - COMMUNICATIONS, INC i (NOT ON AGENDA). Mr. Gunn presented notification of official acceptance of Ordinance No. 334, granting a franchise to Tele- Communications. They agree to perform and abide by all of the terms and condi- tions of the ordinance. This communication was received and filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. A. Mrs. Elizabeth Mata, 8724 DeAdalena St., addressed the Council with regard to campaign posters affixed on utility poles. She submitted two large boxes containing posters she had removed from poles prior to the City election. She also submitted three posters which were found in too close a proximity to polling places. Mrs. Mata requested that stronger regulations be imposed by the proper agencies concerning the placement of these signs. Mayor Hunter requested Mr. Gunn to check into this matter. B. fir. Bert Ross, 2633 La Presa Avenue, addressed the Council and questioned if agenda packets could be made available to the public. Mr. Gunn stated that Mr. Ross could view the information on the Monday prior to Council meeting by contacting the City clerk's office. 15. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Councilman Andersen stated he has observed a number of parked vehicles on City property at the corner of Walnut Grove and San Gabriel Boulevard. Mr. Gunn was directed to look into this matter. B. Councilman Andersen made reference to a drainage problem at the northwest corner of Steele and Rio Hondo. C. Councilman Maude commented on a similar drainage problem on the west side of Rio Hondo just north of DeAdalena St. Mr. Gunn was requested to check into these matters. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that Council adjourn to Tuesday, May 30th at 7:30 a.m. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 o'clock p.m. CITY CLERK MAYOR 4 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 1972 at 7:30 a.m, in the Conference Room of City Hall, 8838 East Valley Boulevard. The purpose of said meeting will be to consider the Preliminary Budget for 1972 -73. HERBERT R. HUNTER, MAYOR STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss CITY OF ROSEMEAD ) I, WANDA E. ANDERSEN, City Clerk of the City of Rosemead, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of official notification of a special meeting of said City Council. WANDA E. ANDERSEN, CITY CLERK Dated May 19, 1972