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CC - 03-28-72• • 4 CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MARCH 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 Maude at 8:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Taylor. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Percy Furgeson of the California Christian Home. 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: MARCH 14, 1972 - REGULAR MEETING. It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of March 14, 1972, be approved as printed. SPECIAL PRESENTATION RESOLUTION NO. 72-19. HONORING AND PAYING TRIBUTE TO PERCY FURGESON UPON HIS RETIREMENT, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD HONORING AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO PERCY J. FURGESON UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CALIFORNIA CHRISTIAN HOME. Mayor Maude read this resolution in its entirety and presented a formal copy to Reverend Furgeson. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 72-19 be adopted. PUBLIC HEARING 4. RESOLUTION NO. 72-20. RENAMING A PORTION OF POTREn GRANDE DRIVE TO LA MERCED ROAD. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RENAMING A PORTION OF "POTRERO GRANDE DRIVE" TO "LA MERCED ROAD". Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. Mayor Maude 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 8:08 p.m. Mr. Roy Revelles, 2567 N. Denton Avenue, questioned the reason for the change in street name. • Page Two C/C 3/28/72 0 Mr. Gunn explained that the portion of Potrero Grande Drive involved in this name change extends from the intersection of Falling Leaf Avenue and La Merced Road easterly to the City boundary, and this change was necessitated by the current construction of a new Potrero Grande Drive. In order to avoid confusion in street names, it was recommended by the County Engineer that the City change the name of that portion of Potrero Grande Drive within the City to La Merced Road. This change does not effect any addresses within the City, and there is only approximately 60 feet involved. The hearing closed at 8:11 p.m. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 72-20 be adopted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. NONE NEW BUSINESS 6. RESOLUTION NO. 72-21. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $60,421.57 AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 12090 - 12127. City Treasurer Foutz presented this-resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 72-21 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 7. RESOLUTION NO. 72-22. ORDERING CITY,CLERK TO CANVASS ELECTION RESULTS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL, 1972, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 72-22 be adopted. 8, RESOLUTION N0.72-23. APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR CRA AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. ($35,000.00) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING AN ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 72-23 be adopted. • Page Three C/C 3/28/72 Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: Cj Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor None None Mayor Maude recessed the meeting at 8:31 p.m. and it reconvened at 8:37 p.m. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 72-24. ADOPTING 1972 SUPPLEMENT TO STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION, 1970 EDITION. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING THE 1972 SUPPLEMENT TO THE UNIFORM STANDARD SPECIFICA- TIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION, 1970 EDITION. Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 72-24 be adopted. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 72-25. AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ORDERING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS, (S/E CORNER OF TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD AND GUESS STREET). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF NECESSARY RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND FEE SIMPLE ABSOLUTE OWNERSHIP FOR ROAD PURPOSES IN CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND ORDERING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS. Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 72-25 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 11. RESOLUTION NO. 72-26. ASSIGNING FUNDS FROM TOPICS FOR ILLUMINATED STREET NAME SIGNS ON ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ASSIGNING FUNDS FROM THE TOPICS PROGRAM. Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. Mr. Gunn stated this resolution authorizes the assignment of the City's Federal-Aid TOPICS funds to the State as a portion of its estimated share of costs ($2,200) for installing the illuminated signs along Rosemead Boulevard. The State is tentatively scheduling this project for advertising in the coming month. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 72-26-be adopted. 12 Page Four C/C 3/28/72 Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: 0 Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor None None Councilman Pike made reference to the cost of these signs, indicating he felt less expensive signs could be used and still serve the same purpose. He suggested a letter be written to the State requesting that in the future more consideration be given to use of public monies. ORDINANCE NO. 333. GRANTING CATV FRANCHISE TO TELECOMMUNICA- TIONS, INC. URGENCY. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING A COMMUNITY TELEVISION FRANCHISE TO TELE-COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Attorney Joehnck presented this ordinance by title only. Mr. Joehnck explained that the reason this ordinance contains an urgency provision is that after the Council verbally awarded this franchise,the Federal Communications Commission adopted certain rules and regulations which could make it difficult for the franchise4 to uphold their verbal agreement if there is not in effect by the 31st of this month a CATV pranchise. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 333 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 12A. ORDINANCE NO. 334. GRANTING CATV FRANCHISE TO TELECOMMUNICA- TIONS, INC. INTRODUCTION. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING A COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION FRANCHISE TO TELE- COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Attorney Joehnck presented this ordinance by title only. Mr. Joehnck stated that inasmuch as Ordinance No. 333 will expire in 90 days, a permanent ordinance has been prepared and ready for introduction. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 334 be introduced. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 13. HEARING OFFICER'S REPORT. TIKI ROOM - 3219 SAN GABRIEL BLVD. DANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE. Mr. Gunn presented this report and recommended issuance of the license, subject to certain conditions. • 14 Page Five C/C 3/28/72 It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen, and carried, that we accept the foregoing report and issue the license as recommended. Councilman Hunter voted noe. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. Mr. Gunn advised that staff has received completed plans and specifications from the County Road Department for the re- construction and widening of Temple City Boulevard from Valley Boulevard to the San Bernardino Freeway, and recommended the Council approve the same and authorize staff to advertise for bids. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommenda- tion be approved. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 15. 16. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE - REMOVAL OF C-M ZONING CLASSIFICATION. It was recommended this hearing be scheduled for April 18, 19720 there being no objections, so ordered. PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF CUL-DE-SAC WITH 32' RIGHT OF WAY. Planning Director Miller presented his report as follows: "On March 20, 1972, the Planning Commission approved the prelim- inary Parcel Map for a proposed minor land division at 8422 Wells Street. The parcel would be divided into four lots, each with an area of at least 6000 square feet. One lot would front on Wells and the other three lots on a short cul-de-sac. The Planning Commission has accepted the recommendation of the County Engineer that the right of way for the cul-de-sac be 32 feet. The State Streets and Highway Code sets a standard of 40 feet minimum for the width of a public street. However, a lesser right of way width may be approved by a four-fifths vote of a City Council. The Commission believes that this vacant parcel should be divided and put to constructive use, that the proposed minor land division 1s reasonable - subject to the conditions recommended by the County Engineering Department and County Road Department, and recommends Council approval of the proposed cul-de-sac at a right of way width of 32 feet. When improved to meet the standards of the County Road Department, the cul-de-sac would be dedicated to the City of Rosemead as a public street". During discussion the Council indicated they felt there was not adequate room for a turn around within the bulb if parking were allowed on the street, and it was suggested that parking be restricted to only one side of the neck. There being no objections staff was directed to consider this factor further. • 0 Page Six C/C 3/28/72 17. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that we accept the foregoing recom- mendation of the Planning Commission. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS A. WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AND KLINGERMAN STREET - RED CURB MARKINGS. Mr. Envall, Traffic Engineer, made reference to Commission referral involving right turning northbound vehicles on Walnut Grove in conflict with parked vehicles on the south side of Klingerman Street, east of this intersection. Field investigation disclosed that a vehicle parked on this corner does interfere with right turning vehicles, and it is therefore recommended that twenty feet of red curb be placed on the south side of Klingerman Street, east of Walnut Grove to aid this turning movement. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. B. 7534 COLUMBIA STREET - VISIBILITY. Mr. Envall made reference to a request from Mr. E.R. Talmon of the above address regarding driveway blockage and intersection visibility. He stated personal contact was made with the petitioner and he expressed concern regarding vehicles parking too close to his residential driveway and also visibility and ease of movement at the intersection of Jackson and Columbia. Field investigation disclosed that Columbia Street in this vicinity is 30 feet in width with curbs and walks. Parking demands as noted were not heavy and the placement of red curb adjacent to this residential driveway would not be in the best public interest. However, the intersection of Columbia and Jackson should have red curb to aid turning movements and alleviate the visibility problem. It is the Commission's recommendation that 20 feet of red curb be placed on both Columbia Street and Jackson Avenue at the approaches to this intersection. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. Councilman Hunter made reference to the bottleneck on Walnut Grove Avenue between Klingerman and Fern due to the street narrowing from 64 feet in width to 56 feet. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Taylor, and carried, that plans and specifications be prepared for the widening of Walnut Grove Avenue from Klingerman to Fern, making this portion 64 feet curb to curb. Mr. Gunn stated the estimated cost for this improvement is $27,000. Councilman Pike indicated he felt this money should be used improving other streets rather than Walnut Grove. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: Pike ABSENT: Councilmen: None Page Seven C/C 3/28/72 Mayor Maude recessed the meeting to a personnel session at 9:40 p.m. and it reconvened at 10:07 p.m. 18 COMMUNICATIONS A. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - RE: ANNUAL RECOGNITION DAY FOR OLDER AMERICANS. Mr. Gunn stated the County Department of Senior Citizens Affairs are conducting their Seventh Annual Recognition Day for Older Americans on Saturday, April 29, 1972, and are inviting the City to select one Senior Citizen, aged 65 or over, to be honored. Mayor Maude stated he wished to appoint Cactus Pete. There were no objections. B. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE TO STUDY GRAFFITI ERADICATION AND PREVENTION. Mayor Maude stated he wished to appoint the following to this Committee: Chamber of Commerce Manager Representatives of each of the service clubs, including the B.P.W.'s and Rosemead Jaycees, 19. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointments be ratified. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. A. Mrs. Ruth Albert, 8742 Scott St., and Mr. Roy Revelles, 2567 Denton Ave., addressed the Council on varied subjects. 20. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Mayor Maude reported on his recent meeting with Mr. Geller, County Librarian, stating he was assured that the library on Del Mar Avenue will not be phased out at this time, and there is a possibility of locating a new library in the vicinity of San Gabriel Boulevard and Garvey Avenue. B. Dr. Maude stated he is meeting with Leonard Glickman, RTD Representative, tomorrow to discuss possible improvement of public transportation within the City. C. Dr. Maude presented notification from the RYA, Inviting the Council to their opening day ceremonies for Little League. The date is April 30th at 2:00 p.m., Rosemead Park. D. Dr. Maude suggested Mr. Gunn arrange for another meeting with the State Division of Highways, to discuss several proposals made to them some months ago. E. Mr. Gunn requested the Traffic Engineer to investigate the timing device on Walnut Grove, south of Fern, as it may need adjustment. F. Councilman Taylor stated he has had several requests from residents in the area of Garvey Park,indicating there is a need for crosswalks on Emerson Avenue, and suggested the Traffic Engineer investigate. x • Page Eight C/C 3/28/72 i G. Councilman Pike stated there is not adequate parking at Garvey Park and suggested consideration be given to purchasing adjacent property should it become available. Councilman Hunter suggested staff inquire as to whether the City could use the school property just west of the Health Center. H. Mayor Maude suggested the Traffic Engineer investigate the possibility of a crosswalk on San Gabriel Boulevard near Graves Avenue. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that we adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:37 p.m.