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CC - 01-25-72S~ CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF JANUARY 25,1972 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 o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Taylor. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Robert Hanson 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, Keeler, Miller, Street 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 4, 1972 - ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 11, 1972 - REGULAR MEETING It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of January 4 and 11, 1972, be approved as printed. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. STREET IMPROVEMENTS. PITKIN STREET, S/S, RIO HONDO AVENUE TO CITY LIMIT. CURB, GUTTER AND DRIVEWAY APPROACHES. Mr. Street reported that a petition has been received from property owners representing 81% of the front footage, requesting these improvements, and that all concerned property owners were notified of this hearing. Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn in. No one responded. The hearing was declared open at 8:05 p.m. No one responded and it closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that we proceed with this improvement as funds are available. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 72-5. DECLARING NEED FOR UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT ON MISSION DRIVE BETWEEN ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD AND RUBIO WASH. A RESOLUTION-OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1. Attorney Keeler presented this resolution by title only. Mr. Chambers stated that the estimated costs for conversion are as follows: Southern California Edison Co. $ 222,000 Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. 120,000 Property Owners 12,000 C] Page Two C/C 1/25/72 I] Mr. Chambers stated that the estimated cost to property owners was based on utility company engineers'estimates for the 33 properties which are presently serviced from poles on Mission Drive and which are not in proximity to existing overhead rear yard service. The conversion cost for most of the property owners includes the cost for providing a trench from property line to point of service entry at the structure and providing a riser to the service box. 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 opened at 8:08 p.m. Mr. Frank Schwebach, 8623 E. Mission Drive, addressed the Council stating he will have a problem in connecting to the service from the rear of his property, due to the way his home is presently wired. Mr. Keith Haley of Southern California Edison Company stated he would meet with Mr. Schwebach next week. Mrs. Bertha Olliver, 8645 E. Mission Drive, read a prepared statement in opposition to the proposed under- ground district. She stated many of the residents are retired,with a fixed income, and the cost would create a hardship. Mrs. Cynthia Slater, 8833 E. Mission Drive, questioned if the undergrounding could be deferred and coordinated at a later date with the widening of Mission Drive and the extension of Lower Azusa. Mr. Gunn stated that the extension of Lower Azusa is not anticipated for at least 4 years. Mr. Richard Hersch, 8635 E. Mission Drive, indicated he could not pay for the improvement at this time. Mr. Gunn stated that Mr. Hersch will be receiving from the City approximately $1,000 for the acquisition of property necessary for right of way purposes. The hearing closed at 8:43 p.m. Councilman Pike questioned whether the overall cost could be pro- rated and each property owner assessed for the service, Mr. Gunn replied in the negative. The majority of improvement projects undertaken by the City are pursuant to Chapter 27 of the 1911 Act. The Underground Act is a separate Act which specifies how the costs must be borne. Mr. Gunn pointed out that the undergrounding itself is paid for by the utility companies involved with no cost to the City. The cost under discussion is for providing services from underground to the individual homes. In other words,if no service is pro- vided to the home, no cost is incurred. Attorney Keeler added an additional paragraph to the above resolution which reads as follows: NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council does hereby find that the health, safety and welfare of the public requires the removal of overhead utility fixtures, poles and wires within the proposed district and the undergrounding of same. Page Three C/C 1/25/72 It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor, and carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 72-5 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: Pike ABSENT: Councilmen: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CATV FRANCHISE. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that the Community Antenna Television Franchise be awarded to Tele-Communications, Incorporated. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 7. ROSEMEAD PARK SNACK BAR. Mr. Gunn advised that bids were received on December 27 for snack bar construction, and four firms submitted bids. Low bidder, Kissack Construction, proved an error of over $8,000 in their bid calculation and was allowed to withdraw the. bid. This leaves the low bid at $20,200. The staff seriously questions whether the proposed facility would be worth such a sum. We are quite conscious of the need to acquire additional property for park purposes, and that sum would at least provide a show of intention toward acquisition of another park. It is the staff's recommendation that bids be rejected and the matter tabled indefinitely. It was moved by Councilman Taylor and second by Councilman Hunter, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. Discussion followed in which members of the Council indicated that possibly the specifications should be revised and the project readvertised. It was also indicated that the snack bar was needed in the park and therefore should not be deferred to the 72-73 budget. Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Mayor Maude, and carried, that the foregoing motion be tabled. Councilmen Hunter and Taylor voted noe. 8. SELECTION OF ARCHITECT FOR NEW GARVEY PARK CLUBHOUSE. Mr. Gunn presented the results of the six architectural proposals received for this project, and stated it is the staff's recom- mendation that Architect Jerry Ishino be retained. Mr. Gunn further stated that although the Council authorized $800 for architectural fees, staff feels it should be adjusted to $2000. This will account for the architect's fee and any possible revi- sions or extended detailing work that could be required. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved as presented. Page Four C/C 1/25/72 Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None NEW BUSINESS 9. RESOLUTION NO. 72-6. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $331,680.99 AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 11740 - 11849. City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only. Mr. Street stated that due to a duplication Check #11817 has been voided and the total corrected to read $330,627.12. It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 72-6 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 10 RESOLUTION NO. 72-7. CALLING MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND NAMING OFFICERS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL, 1972 FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES. Attorney Keeler 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. 72-7 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 11. CLAIMS VS. CITY: A. JOHN & MARY CRESTO - $636.70 - DAMAGE TO AUTO DUE TO MAL- FUNCTIONING OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT LOWER AZUSA AND ENCINITA. B. FRANCES GOMEZ - $500,000.00 - CLAIM FOR WRONGFUL DEATH. C. RAYMOND ROBLES - $50,000.00 - CLAIM FOR DAMAGES TO PERSONAL INJURIES. Attorney Keeler stated their office has reviewed the claims and feel that all involve situations of questionable liability with regard to the City and therefore recommend they be denied. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing claims be denied. 0 0 Page Five C/C 1/25/72 12, APPROVAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY FOR PORTION OF KLINGERMAN PARK. Mr. Gunn stated the license covers a portion of Edison property which fronts on Klingerman Street, and by using this land,will double the size of the park. There is no cost to the City. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing agreement be approved and the Mayor authorized to execute. 13. AOF SEWER PPROVAL EASEMENT WITH SOUTHERN (VICINITY CALIFORNIA OF N ARROYO S COMPANY FOR PORTION F VINCENT DRIVE). Mr. Gunn advised that the easement is for sanitary sewer pipe- line purposes which is to be constructed on a portion of the Vincent-Mesa transmission line right of way. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing easement be accepted. 14 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO BID ON PARCEL OF LAND SOUTH OF GARVEY AVENUE. Mr. Gunn stated for approximately two years, we have had under consideration the matter of acquiring a parcel of property south of Garvey, alongside the Rio Hondo channel. It contains 2.00 + acres, but has no access. Our use of the property would be for City Yard purposes, which would relieve Rosemead Park in that area presently improperly devoted to Yard use. The property was appraised at approximately $52,000 and offered to us at $50,000. You indicated no interest at that price. Now the property is offered to all comers by sealed bid, due on February 8, 1972• Bids are required to be accompanied by checks #n the amount of not less than 10% of the bid. Mr. Gunn recommended that Council authorize staff to take neces- sary steps to enter a valid bid. He further recommended that the amount of the bid be determined by instructions from the Council to the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, 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 15. 16 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH WILSEY & HAM AND AMENDMENT THERETO. Upon recommendation of the City Manager this item was held over to the next meeting. REQUEST TO ATTEND CALIFORNIA RECREATION & PARK CONFERENCE. Mr. Gunn stated that the Annual California Park & Recreation Conference will be held in San Diego on March 4-7. The request is to send three Senior Recreation Leaders and two Senior Maintenance Men on Saturday and Sunday, March 4 and 5• The Supervisors will be attending Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The funds necessary will total $444.00. • 17. Page Six C/C 1/25/72 46 It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing request be approved as presented and the funds authorized. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None RE-EVALUATION OF RECREATION & PARK DEPARTMENT FEE AND DEPOSIT SCHEDULE. Mr. Gunn stated that the Recreation & Parks Department has had a Facility Use Form for a number of years, which isused by the public in reserving a desired City facility or equipment. The reverse side of the form contains a priority use schedule, of which the first five categories' charges have been waived. A fee is defined as a charge levied on an organization that desires to use a City facility or equipment. This charge is obtained from a fee schedule, and is not returnable.. A deposit however is the amount levied on a facility or equipment to insure supervision or the return of borrowed equipment, The deposit is reimbursable, based on compliance with the regula- tions set forth on the Facility Use Form. Damage to facilities or a shortage of borrowed City equipment results in the partial or full cancellation of the organization's deposit. The following proposal would insure the care of City facilities and equipment by all organizations and make the repair or replacement more expedient to both the City and the organization. 1. That all groups in categories 2-5 continue to be exempt from fees. 2. That the current deposit schedule be levied on all groups and organizations as it affects the Gym, Clubhouse, Community Center, and swimming pools as outlined. 3. Use of City equipment not covered adequately under existing policy could be handled by the deposit schedule as outlined. 4. That technical equipment, such as movie projector, phono- graphs, and public address system, be restricted to City facilities and operated by staff. It was.also noted that the above proposal was approved by the Recreation & Park Board at their last meeting. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be adopted as presented. 18. RE-SCHEDULING OF OPENING OF ROSEMEAD POOL. Mr. Gunn stated in the past the pool was opened by January to . accommodate Rosemead High School. They used the Pool weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., up until May. The school was assessed a rental fee of approximately $1000 per month. Since the Pool was open, the City was able to rent it to two other groups; the E1 Monte Swim Team used the pool two hours per day from January until June. Based on the average of 30 swimmers a day, they were assessed a rental fee of $240 per month. The Pasadena Swim Assn. had 40 swimmers a day and utilized the pool from May to July. Their rental fee was $400 per month. Page Seven C/C 1/25/72 Mr. Gunn stated that Rosemead High is financially unable to rent the pool this year, which directly affects the overall attendance and revenue received from Pool rentals. Without the school, tthe he daily attendance will drop to about 50 swimmers a day, revenue received will decline from approximately $1240 a month to $240 a month. Operation cost, however, will still remain around $1000 per month. Upon reviewing the above information Mr. Burbank has re-scheduled the opening of the pool to Saturday, March 25. It will then be opened, as in the past, to the public during Easter Vacation and the following.week-ends. He feels that rental agreements with these organizations can be arranged for this later period. It was also noted that the above proposal was approved by the Recreation & Park Board at their recent meeting. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing report be approved. 19• SET PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING: A. ZONE CHANGE NO. 54 - CM TO M1. B. ZONE CHANGE NO. 55 - CM TO M1. C. AMENDMENT TO ANIMAL ORDINANCE. It was recommended that Items A & B be heard February 8th and Item C heard February 22nd; there being no objections, so ordered. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 20. PLANNING: NONE 21. TRAFFIC: A. SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD AND HELLMAN AVENUE. Mr. Envall, Traffic Engineer, made reference to Commission referral regarding the accident potential for southbound traffic on San Gabriel Boulevard in conflict with Hellman Avenue traffic. An accident tab run was taken between January 1, 1968 and September 1, 1971, to determine if in fact an accident problem exists. As stated in the report, five southbound vehicles ran the signal. The statistics further show that three vehicles ran the signal northbound with two injuries; this compared with nine injuries involving southbound vehicles. In an attempt to reduce the accident potential, it is the Com- mission's recommendation to place a signal ahead sign along with signal ahead pavement markings on San Gabriel Boulevard at the north approach to Hellman Avenue. A future investiga- tion will be made to determine if further study is required. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. B. 7910 GARVEY AVENUE - COMMERCIAL VEHICLE LOADING ZONE. Mr. Envall made reference to a request from Mr. & Mrs. Sandoval of 7910 Garvey Avenue, owners of the G & G Liquor Store. / This concern had previously requested short time parking which was denied by Traffic Commission. An existing two-hour time limit is in effect, however, a trucking problem exists primarily on Tuesday when the L.A. Auto Auction utilizes most of the on- street parking. Page Eight C/C 1/25/72 In order to provide relief to this trucking problem it is recom- mended that a commercial vehicle loading zone be placed on the south side of Garvey Avenue commencing 124 feet west of the west curb line prolongation of Denton Avenue (north approach) to a point 154 feet west of said west curb line, a distance of 30 feet. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. C. VALLEY BOULEVARD AND ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD - MINOR MOVEMENTS. Reference was made-to a report submitted on January 28, 1965, regarding a.recommended action involving the placement of minor movement left turn phasing on Rosemead Boulevard at Valley. At the time of this report it was recommended that the placement of minor movements would increase delay time of vehicular move- ments through the intersection, and it was suggested this be held in abeyance until a future date. In this original recommendation, it was pointed out that the State would require the extension of the left turn pocket on Rosemead Boulevard southerly of Valley necessitating the elimina- tion of vehicular movement southbound on Rosemead turning left into Steele Street or westbound traffic on Steele turning south- bound on Rosemead. With the recently completed left turn pocket provision on Rosemead at Nevada some of the strain of northbound traffic wishing to go west on Valley has been alleviated. Observations have indicated that there would be no hardship worked on bank patrons since those vehicles now southbound on Rosemead turning. left at Steele with no positive protection could make this move protected by the minor left turn phase, and into the driveway on the south side of Valley into the bank. Those vehicles exiting Steele wishing to go south on Rosemead can go north into the left turn pocket and make a protected U-turn. It is the Commission's recommendation that minor movements by signal installation, channelization modification and negotiations with the State, be commenced to provide minor movement phasing on Rosemead Boulevard by the addition of median signals, and on Valley Boulevard by the modification of the present mast arm arrangement. This construction modification project to be budgeted in the 1972/73 fiscal budget. Councilman Pike stated when going east and entering the bank from Valley Boulevard, the bubble curb at the driveway approach creates a hazard,as you have to go into the flow of traffic when turning into the driveway, and suggested this type curb be removed at this location. Mr. Envall stated this would be included in the recommendation. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. D. GARVEY AVENUE AND WALNUT GROVE AVENUE - COMMERCIAL LOADING ZONE. Reference was made to a request by Mr. Leonard, owner of the liquor store located on the south side of Garvey Avenue east of Walnut Grove Avenue. Y If Page Nine C/C 1/25/72 Previous Commission action was the denial of short time parking regulations. The petitioner has stated that delivery trucks are having difficulty unloading merchandise due to longtime customers of the laundrymat next door. This concern has rear off-street parking but indicates front and rear parking is available. This does create a parking problem at certain times to the liquor store even with the two hour parking limit in effect. It is the Commission's recommendation that one of the three parking spaces in front of these properties be designated as a Commercial Vehicle Loading Zone as follows: To commence 76 feet east of the east curb line of Walnut Grove Avenue to a point 105 feet east of Walnut Grove Avenue on the south side of Garvey Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. Councilman Hunter questioned if the Commission has considered the placement of a stop sign at the intersection of Rose and Encinita, and Mr. Envall stated it would be on their next agenda. Mr. Hunter also requested that Mr. Envall give consideration to correcting the curb radius at Delta and Garvey. COMMUNICATIONS 22. NONE 23. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. A. Mr. Paul Bezaire, 126 N. Chandler, Monterey Park, owner of Mobile Home Park at 7423 E. Garvey Avenue, addressed the Council stating he feels he has been over-charged by Modern Service for trash pickup. He also stated there has been damage to the driveways and sidewalks from the use of heavy equipment. He realizes this is a matter between he and the contractor, but questioned whether the contractor has the authority to charge any fees in excess of what is allowed in the agreement. Attorney Keeler stated he would need more specific information to determine if there has been a violation of the agreement. Mr. Bezaire stated he would be in contact with Mr. Keeler. 24. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Councilman Andersen stated he will be unable to attend the SCAG meeting on February 10 and 11 in Anaheim, and suggested another member of the Council represent the City at this meeting. Mayor Maude indicated he would try to attend. B. Councilman Pike made reference to the number of buildings and block walls recently defaced with spray paint, and suggested the Council consider co-sponsoring a project whereby a service organization could either clean or repaint these properties. C. Mayor Maude requested that staff continue to pursue the side- walk program. He made particular reference to the southeast corner of Rio Hondo and Valley. Page Ten C/C 1/25/72 D. Members of the Council City Manager Street who 28. 9 expressed best wishes to Assistant will be leaving the City on January There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Mayor Maude, and unanimously carried, that we adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:55 o'clock, p. in. I-dA lel CITY C RK MA` OR