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CC - 02-08-72CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 8,1972 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 Mayor Pro Tem Hunter. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend John Clarkson of the Rosemead Foursquare Church. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor Absent: Councilmen: None Ex officio: Andersen, Chambers, Foutz, Gunn, Keeler, Miller 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 25, 1972 - REGULAR MEETING. It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of January 25, 1972, be approved as printed. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. STREET IMPROVEMENTS. RIO HONDO AVENUE, E/S, VALLEY TO STEELE. SIDEWALKS. Mr. Chambers stated that the project area involves 4 properties, three residential and one commercial, fronting on Rio Hondo, and that said property owners were notified of this hearing. 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 8:05 p.m. Mr. Ron Calabrase, 3944 Rio Hondo Avenue, addressed the Council, stating he was not directly opposed to the improvement, but is hopeful that eventually the entire street will have sidewalks. The hearing closed at 8:10 p.m. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that we proceed with the foregoing improvement as funds are available. 5. ZONE CHANGE NO. 54. C-M TO M-1. WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AND EARLE AVENUE. Planning Director Miller presented the factual data, stating the involved properties are 4929 and 4930 Earle and 4912, 4915 and 4918 Walnut Grove Avenue. The proposed zone change consists of approximately 1.9 acres. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed change as it would be consistent with the General Plan, itwould provide a better potential for development of the subject parcels, and be a logical and reasonable change consistent with good planning practice. Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn in. No one responded. Page Two C/C 2/8/72 The hearing was declared open at 8:14 p.m and it closed immediately. 0 No one responded ORDINANCE NO. 328. APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 54• INTRODUCTION. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM C-M TO 1.1-1 AND AMENDING THE ROSE14EAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Keeler presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 328 be introduced. Roll Call Vote as follows: , AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 6. ZONE CHANGE NO. 55. C-M TO M-1. GARVEY AVENUE AND STINGLE AVENUE. Mayor pro tem Hunter and Councilman Taylor stated they will abstain from considering this matter as they own property which will be affected by the zone change. Planning Director Miller presented the factual data, stating there are 69 properties (totaling 21 acres) affected by the proposed zone change. They are located in three areas generally described as follows: 1. The properties fronting on the north side of Garvey Avenue from 8351 to 8921, (65 parcels, 14 acres). 2. The properties fronting on the south side of Garvey Avenue and located between Walnut Grove and La Presa Avenues, (4 parcels, 1 acre). 3. The property located at 2663 North Stingle Avenue which has a frontage of 660 feet and a depth of 401 feet, (1 parcel, 6 acres). Mr. Miller stated in light of the review and findings, the Commission recommends approval of the proposed zone change. 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 8:16 p.m. Mrs. Enid Jackson, 1404 S. Rama Drive, West Covina, questioned what effect the zone change will have on the property proposed to be rezoned, particularly an apartment use. Mr. Miller explained that present uses will remain the same,but that a new use will have to conform to M-1 zone regulations. The hearing closed at 8:25 p.m. ORDINANCE NO. 329• APPROVING ZONE CHANGE N0.55. INTRODUCTION. E Page Three C/C 2/8/72 11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM C-M TO M-1 AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Keeler presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen, and carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 329 be introduced. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike None None Hunter, Taylor UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF ROSEMEAD PARK SNACK BAR FACILITY. There being no objections this item was deferred to the next meeting. 8. ORDINANCE NO. AWARD OF CATV FRANCHISE TO TELE- COMMUNICATIONS, INC. INTRODUCTION. Attorney Keeler stated this ordinance cannot be prepared until the conclusion of negotiations has been made between Tele- Communications and the City. The City Attorney's office anticipates this will take 2 to 3 weeks. NEW BUSINESS 9. RESOLUTION NO. 72-8. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $62,666.74 AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 11850-11931• City Treasurer Foutz 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. 72-8 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 10. ORDINANCE NO. 330. DESIGNATING CERTAIN STREETS AS TRUCK ROUTES. INTRODUCTION. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DESIGNATING CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN THE CITY AS TRUCK ROUTES, ESTABLISHING A MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT LIMIT ON ALL OTHER STREETS WITHIN THE CITY, AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Keeler presented this ordinance by title only, stating said ordinance was prepared in accordance with previous action designating truck routes and increases the maximum gross weight limit from 4000 to 6000 lbs. on all streets. • • Page Four C/C 2/8/72 It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 330 be introduced. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 11. HEARING OFFICER'S REPORT. CHARLY'S PUB, 8800 E. GARVEY AVENUE, DANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE. Mr. Gunn presented this report and recommended issuance of the license subject to certain conditions. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and carried; that we accept the foregoing report and issue the license as recommended. Councilman Hunter voted noe. 12. REPORT OF CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE•ON DESIGNATION OF SURVEY AREA. Mr. Gunn advised that the Committee has recommended,by resolution, that the boundaries of the Redevelopment Plan Survey Area be the same as the boundaries of the City. RESOLUTION NO. 72-9• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND THAT THE BOUNDARIES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN SURVEY AREA BE THE SAME AS THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. Mr. Gunn stated this is a requirement of law and must be pre- liminary to any designation of a project area. He read the resolution in full. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 72-9 be adopted. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 13. TRAFFIC: A. BENTEL AVENUE EAST OF IVAR AVENUE - TIME LIMIT PARKING MODIFICATION. Mr. Envall, Traffic Engineer, made reference to a request by Mrs. Armstrong, Postmaster of the Rosemead Branch, to re-evaluate the two hour parking limit in place on the south side of Bentel between Rosemead Boulevard and Ivar Avenue; the purpose to pro- vide more on-street parking for postal employees. Customer parking demands,as observed,do not indicate usage on the westerly end of this restriction which is adjacent to itar Avenue, and since fronting parking is no longer would appear that the westerly half could be rescinded and opened to employee parking. Owners of the property concerned have been contacted and have no objection to the modification and it is therefore recommended to Council for approval. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. • 0 Page Five C/C 2/8/72 Mr. Envall was also instructed to and determine why adequate parking employees. contact the post office is not provided for their B. ENCINITA AVENUE BETWEEN LOWER AZUSA ROAD AND MISSION DRIVE. Mr. Envall advised of a petition received for centerline striping on Encinita Avenue, and a letter from citizens con- cerning excessive speed on subject street. Field investigation disclosed that Encinita Avenue varies in width from 36 feet wide with full improvements to 27 feet wide with curbs on the west side and unimproved dirt shoulders on the east side. Frontage development is residential on the east side and there are park properties on the west side. Lighting is in place on the park side. A section of double centerline striping approaches both Lower Azusa Road and Mission Drive at the present time. Twenty-five miles per hour posted speed limits are in place. The Commission has recommended that single yellow skip center- line striping be placed on Encinita Avenue between the subject limits, and that "Park Off Pavement" signs be placed on the portions of unimproved sections adjacent to the residential frontages. These sections exist between Rose Avenue to Rio Dell Avenue, and from 75 feet north of Rio Dell to Pitkin Ave- nue. This will provide a more orderly movement for traffic flow adjacent to the park facility. It.is also recommended that action be initiated by the City for placement of curbs within this unimproved portion. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. C. KELBURN AVENUE BETWEEN GARVEY AND NEWMARK - PARKING RESTRICTION MODIFICATION. Mr. Envall advised of a petition received from Mrs. Mary Nesbeth of 2607 Kelburn Avenue, requesting the "No Parking" restriction be removed from the west side of Kelburn and placed on the east side. Previous action by the Commission and Council placed the restriction on the west side & after complaints by Mrs. Nesbeth of imposed hardships by the restriction, the Camdsslon determined they would consider a modification of the restriction upon receipt of a petition. The petition hasbeen received which was circulated to property owners on the opposite side of the street; and 63% were in agreement that the change would not be a detriment to their property. It is therefore recommended that the above-named signs be placed on the east side of Kelburn Avenue between the subject limits. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. The meeting recessed to a personnel session at 8:45 p.m. and reconvened at 9:18 p.m. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATES ON THE FOLLOWING CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS: A. Ivar Avenue, W/S, Mission to Boydton. B. Grand Avenue, S/S, Halkett to Bartlett. C. Marshall Street, N/S, Ivar to Greendale. Page Six C/C 2/8/72 It was recommended the foregoing hearings be set for February 22; there being no objections, so ordered. APPOINTMENTS TO CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Mayor Maude stated he wished to appoint the following to this Committee: 14 15. 16. Alice Ferl Leona Morgan Elizabeth Mata Dan Tirre, Sr. • Jeanette Larson Sam Spillers, III Presidents'of the Business & Professional Woman's clubs, or the next in authority residing in Rosemead Murray Cohen Presidents'of the Rosemead and President of Muscatel P.T.A., Garvey Council of P.T.A., or or next in authority the next in authority residing residing in Rosemead in Rosemead It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointments be ratified. COMMUNICATIONS NONE ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. A. Mrs. Ruth Albert, 8742 Scott St., Mrs. Alice Acuna, 2104 Eckhart Ave., and Mr. Rodolfo Gonzales, 3334 Prospect Ave., addressed the Council with regard to the recent appointments to the Citizen's Advisory Committee. B. Reverend John Clarkson of the Foursquare Church, 8714 Mission Drive, addressed the Council, and stated that a small portion of Mission Drive in front of the church is in need of repair. Mr. Gunn stated he would take care of this matter. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Councilman Taylor stated that under the Operation identifica- tion program,the City purchased an electric etching tool whereby citizens can take steps to safeguard their own personal possessions and engrave their driver's license number on such items. This is to discourage theft and burg- lary of valuables by identification. Mr. Taylor suggested the public be made aware that the tool is available on a two-day loan basis. B. Councilman Pike stated after attending a meeting of the Alhambra School Board last evening, he would like the Council to consider adopting a resolution urging the Alhambra School Board to give top priority to improving Mark Keppel High. Mayor Maude suggested additional information be obtained and a resolution drafted for consideration at the next meeting. Page Seven C/C 2/8/72 C. Councilman Pike stated he suggested at the last meeting, the City consider co-sponsoring a project whereby service organizations could clean or re-paint the buildings and walls recently defaced with spray paint, and questioned whether anything has been done to initiate such a program. Mr. Gunn stated he did not have a recommendation at this time. D. Mayor Maude stated he will be attending the SCAG meeting this Friday, February 11 in Anaheim, and will need a resolution authorizing him as the voting delegate. RESOLUTION NO. 72-10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPOINTING STUART H. MAUDE AS THE VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AT THE MEETING OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS. Attorney Keeler presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 72-10 be adopted. E. Mayor Maude stated he felt that the City limit freeway sign at New Avenue should be moved approximately one half mile to the west and suggested Mr. Gunn contact State Div.of Highways. F. Mayor pro tem Hunter stated that the delegate to SCAG from the City of Temple City has nominated Mayor Maude to the Executive Board,and suggested the Council go on record supporting his candidacy. It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that this Council support Mayor Maude as candidate to the Executive Board of Southern California Association of Governments. There being no further business was moved by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that we 9:50 o'clock p.m. CITY CLERK to come before the Council, it second by Councilman Andersen, adjourn. Meeting adjourned at MAY