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CC - 01-12-71CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF JANUARY 12,1971 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard, and called to order by Mayor Taylor at 8:00 o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Pike. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Jack Preston of the United Methodist Church. 2, ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude; Pike, Taylor Absent: Councilmen: None Ex officio: Andersen, Foutz, Gunn, Street, Watson 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARYR52219797- SPECIALAMEETINGNG it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of December 22, 1970 and January 5, 1971, be approved as printed. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. NONE SPECIAL.PRESENTATION 5. RESOLUTION NO. 71-1. CONGRATULATING JOSEPH POLITO ON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD EXPRESSING CONGRATULATIONS AND WELL WISHES TO JOSEPH POLITO. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously. carried, that Resolution No. 71-1 be adopted. Mayor Taylor presented Mr. Polito with a formal copy of this resolution and expressed congratulations on behalf of the Council. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6.: ORDINANCE NO. 301. AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE M-1 ZONE. SECOND READING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE M-1 ZONE OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson 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. 301 be adopted. • Page Two C/C 1/12/71 Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: 0 Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor None None 7, ORDINANCE NO. 302. RENUMBERING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF ZONING ORDINANCE. SECOND READING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE TITLE OF ARTICLE IX OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING A TITLE FOR CHAPTER 1 OF SAID ARTICLE IX, AND RENUMBERING VARIOUS PARTS AND PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SAID CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE IX, AND THEREBY AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 302 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: 8. AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: ORDINANCE'NO. 303. AMEN INTRODUCTION. Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor None None DING CATV FRANCHISE ORDINANCE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF CATV EQUIPMENT ABOVE GROUND LEVEL, AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only and briefly summarized the revisions. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude, and.unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 303 be introduced. 1 .1 Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor None None 9. HEARING OFFICER'S REPORT. CANDY'S - DANCE, ENTERTAINMENT AND BILLIARD LICENSES. Mr. Gunn explained that he was in error at the last meeting when he informed the Council that applicants,-did not meet the parking requirements. Required parking is 19 spaces and there are 23 spaces provided. Mr. Gunn also pointed out that applicants have stated that the Dance and Entertainment licenses will not be used unless future business at location improves and they can afford the extra costs. In essence, the license if granted, would be for Billiards only. The Council requested the Hearing officer's report reflect as such and that the second sentence of paragraph three be deleted. Page Three C/C 1/12/71 0 Mr. Gunn recommended the license be granted, subject to the conditions as outlined. Following discussion it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that we accept the report of the Hearing Officer, delete the word "serious" from Condition No. E, and issue the license subject to the recommended conditions. Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the Planning Commission be requested to review all entertainment uses to determine if any further zoning regulations would be required. Councilman Maude suggested it might be well to discuss these matters at the next joint meeting with the Commission. NEW BUSINESS 10, RESOLUTION NO. 71-2. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $44,204.37 AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 10004-loo8l. City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only. Councilman Maude made reference to Check No. 10042, annual League dues, and suggested they not be paid until further information is received regarding the League's action on Regional Government Organization. Following discussion it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived, Check No. 10042 deleted, and Resolution No. 71-2 adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 11. REQUEST.FOR APPROVAL OF JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT AND APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE MEMBER - COUNTY LIBRARY AUTHORITY. Mr. Gunn stated the Council has been furnished with copies of the final draft of the joint powers agreement between the County of Los Angeles and various other cities, to create the Los Angeles County Library Authority. The Authority will issue bonds to construct a Library Head- quarters facility and lease the building to the County. The rental rate paid by the County will service and retire the bonds. The cities will have no financial obligation in this project. It was requested by the County that Council approve said agreement and appoint a commissioner to serve as a member of the public authority. Attorney Watson answered several questions posed by the Council in this matter. 0 0 Page Four C/C 1/12/71 Mr. Watson also indicated that if the City did not wish to be a part of the joint powers agreement it would not adversely effect the County's authority in creating a joint powers authority with another city or agency. Following consideration it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the County be advised that we are not desirous in being a part of the joint powers agreement which would create a County Library Authority. 12. REPORT REGARDING PROPOSED THEATRE ADMISSION TAX. Attorney Watson stated he was requested by the Council to legally advise whether the City could validly assess an admissions tax for an amusement within the City. Mr. Watson advised that the only legal question of serious consequence is whether a City such as Rosemead, which has no revenue producing business license ordinance, could adopt an ordinance effecting amusement places only, whereas all other businesses in the City are exempt from the payment of a business license tax for revenue purposes. This is a matter their office cannot give an opinion with certainty, but in their best judgment the city could work out a valid amusement admissions license fee. Various Councilmen expressed their objections in imposing a tax for revenue purposes, and following further con- sideration the Council agreed to take no action in this matter. It was also pointed out by staff that theatres are included in the City's regulatory business license ordinance. 13.. TRACT 22586 - MISSION GROVE HOMES. Mr. Gunn presented a petition from the Baldwin Builders, requesting the above property be rezoned from A-1 to R-1, and that all fees be waived in connection therewith. Mr. Gunn stated that item B (below) was before the Council in July and deferred until a request to rezone this property had been received. A. ACCEPTANCE OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND REDUCTION OF BOND. Mr. Gunn advised of the completed work and stated it is. the recommendation of the Street Superintendent that the Council accept said work,and that bond be reduced to $6,600 and held in force until remaining work has been finished. B. ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWERS AND RELEASE OF BOND. Mr. Gunn advised that this work has been inspected by the City Engineer and it is his recommendation that the Council approve said work and accept for public use; and that the faithful performance bond be exonerated. During course of discussion Councilman Pike objected.••.. to waiving the $200 zone change fee. W, L Page Five C/C 1/12/71 It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Mayor Taylor, and carried, that the foregoing recommendations be approved and the fees in connection with zone change application be waived, Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: Pike ABSENT: Councilmen: None 14. CONFERENCE ATTE:DANCE REQUESTS: A. CITY MANAGERS' CONFERENCE - SAN JOSE - FEBRUARY 24-26. Mr. Gunn stated funds were included in the current budget for the above and it is requested the Council authorize his attendance, using a City vehicle for transportation. It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing request be approved and the necessary funds authorized. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor None None B. LEGISLATIVE TOUR - SACRAMENTO - JANUARY 20-21. Mr. Gunn advised that Councilmen Hunter and Pike will be attending the above conference, leaving January 19. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that necessary funds be authorized in connection with the above conference. At 9:32 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting for a brief recess. The meeting was reconvened at 9:45 p.m. C. CALIFORNIA PARK & RECREATION - FRESNO - FEBRUARY 20-24. Mr. Gunn presented a memorandum from the Park Board recom- mending the following employees be authorized to attend: AMOUNT Park Board Members Doug Stone & Carl Grant at $200 each $ 400.00 (full conference) Recreation & Park Director Ralph Laudenslayer (full conference - 150.00 using vacation days) Recreation Section Supervisor of Recreation (Sun-Tues) 110.00 Sr. Rec. Ldr. (Robert - Mon & Tues) 50.00 Sr. Rec. Ldr. (Wilkes - Mon & Tues) 50.00 St. Rec. Ldr. (Rivera - Mon & Tues) 50.00 Maintenance Section Supervisor of Parks (Sun-Tues) 110.00 Sr. Maint.Man (Mon & Tues) 50.00 0 Page Six C/C 1/12/71 Basic Costs Registration $10 per day ($35.00 full) Rooms $15 per day (to be shared where possible) Meals $10 per day (average) Transportation (City Vehicles) It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved and the funds authorized as indicated. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 15. GARVEY TERRACE PROJECT. Mr. Gunn advised that following readvertisement of bids for the above, only two bids were received. They were as follows: Colletta & Edgley $22,723.67 G.T.S. Company $25,942.60 Mr. Gunn stated that the estimate of Urban Architects and Planners for the entire project was $6,000.00,and that $7,420.00 was budgeted. Mr. Gunn recommended the bids be rejected as excessive, and that the project be taken off calendar until it shall have been thoroughly reviewed and reasons for cost discrepancies determined. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. 16. PROPOSED ROSEMEAD PARK MASTER PLAN REVISIONS. Councilman Maude requested this item be deferred until the next meeting. There were no objections. 17. PRELIMINARY SKETCHES OF ROSEMEAD PARK SNACK BAR AND RESTROOM FACILITIES. Mayor Taylor deferred this matter to the next meeting as the Architect could not attend as scheduled. 18, RETARDED CHILDRENS ASSOCIATION GLASS COLLECTION PROJECT. Mr. Gunn presented a memorandum from the Park Board recom- mending Council approve the glass collection project of this Association and request cooperation of commercial centers to act as collection points in the community. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. 19. SET PUBLIC HEARING ON CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR BURTON AVENUE (EAST SIDE) RAMONA TO GARVEY. it was recommended hearing be held January 26; there being no objections so ordered. Pi Page Seven C/C 1/12/71 20. TRAFFIC COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS. 0 Mayor Taylor stated he wished to reappoint John Green and Frank Magallanes to the Traffic Commission for 2 year terms. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointments be ratified. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 21. NONE COMMUNICATIONS 22. CITY OF RIALTO. (NOT ON AGENDA) Mayor Taylor presented a copy of a resolution urging a law be passed requiring that all vehicle smog devices be inspected before issuance of a new license. This communication was received. COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.(NOT ON AGENDA) Mayor Taylor presented notification from the Board of Supervisors acknowledging our Resolution concerning City representation on the County Fire District Board. The foregoing communication was received and filed. COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. Mr. Gunn stated this communication relates to the comments made by Supervisor Bonelli with reference to Mayor Yorty's publicly made remarks regarding the cost of sheriff's cars supplied to contract cities. Following discussion Mr. Gunn was requested to acknowledge this communication, and express appreciation to Supervisor Bonelli for the position he has taken in this regard. ROSEMEAD JAYCEE'S - "DO SOMETHING" COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROJECT. Mr. John Judziewicz of the Jaycee's addressed the Council and outlined this project. To finance this campaign and get citizens involved, they are making arrangements for a carnival at Rosemead Square, January 21 thru 24. This will be a kiddie carnival only, with no games of chance or skill. There will be no teenage or adult rides. Because they are a non-profit organization they would like to request that fees be waived in connection therewith. Mr. Judziewicz also requested that the Mayor proclaim the month of February as "Do Something" Community Involvement month. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that the fees be waived specifically for the kiddie carnival. There being no objections the Mayor stated he would sign the proclamation as requested. Page Eight C/C 1/12/71 23 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. A. Mr. Donald Converse, 8219 Keim Street, addressed the Council and objected to property owners having to pay for trash service when no actual service is rendered. Mr. Converse explained that when he moved to Rosemead he hauled away several loads of trash, and at the same time was being charged a monthly service by Modern. Mr. Converse suggested either the City or Modern Service notify new residents of the trash procedure. Following discussion Mr. Gunn was requested to develop some method of notifying new residents in this regard. 24 MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Mayor Taylor presenteda check for $50.00 from the Leisure Age Club of Rosemead, requesting it be used towards the purchase of a piano for Garvey Park. The staff was directed to prepare a letter expressing the Council's gratitude. B. It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the City Manager be requested to prepare aproposal for the purchase of identification badges and small carrying cases for the Planning and TrafficlCommissions. Roll Call Vote as follows': AYES: Councilmen: 'Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None C. It was moved by Councilman Hunter,.second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the position of Director of Recreation & Parks be eliminated as of February 28, 1971. D. Councilman Maude questioned when the Council might receive the specifications for tree trimming. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that we adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:45 o'clock p.m. T -1