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CC - 02-09-71• • CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 9, 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 8:01 o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Maude. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Benjamin Allison of the Church of Christ. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor Absent: Councilmen: None Ex officio: Andersen, Contreras, Gunn, Keeler, Street 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 26, 1971 - REGULAR MEETING. Councilman Pike made reference to item No. 5, and requested the minutes be revised to reflect the explanation given to the individuals who addressed the Council on this matter. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of January 26, 1971, be approved as corrected. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 4. COMMISSION COMMENDATION AWARDS - WILLIAM GOFORTH AND HERBERT HUNTER. Mayor Taylor stated these presentations would be made later in the meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. ORDINANCE NO. 304. REGULATING ANTIQUE STORES. Mayor Taylor 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 8:10 p.m. Mrs. Ruth Albert, 8742 Scott Street, addressed the Council advising that she has purchased property on San Gabriel Boulevard in a C-3 zone and would like to open an antique-collectible type store; but under the proposed ordinance would have to obtain a conditional use permit before doing so. She is opposed to this requirement and also the restrictions placed on regulating antique stores. The hearing closed at 8:17 p.m. Attorney Keeler stated their office has also considered an alternative definition of "antique",and read as follows: "Antique means any article because of age, rarity or historical significance has a monetary value greater than the original value, or which has an age recognized by the United States Government as entitling the article to an import duty less than that prescribed for contemporary merchandise." • Page Two C/C 2/9/71 0 The Council indicated they favored the foregoing definition over the one originally proposed, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGULATING ANTIQUE STORES AND DELETING SECOND-HAND STORES IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Keeler presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that we adopt the alternative definition of "antique", and that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 304 be introduced. Roll Call'Vote as follows: 1 AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 6. ZONE CHANGE NO. 48 - MISSION GROVE HOMES - A-1 TO R-1 ZONE. Planning Director Contreras presented the factual data. Mayor Taylor requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn in. No one responded. The hearing was declared open at 8:25 p.m. No one responded and it closed immediately, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM A-1 TO R-1 AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Keeler presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 305 be introduced. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen NOES: Councilmen ABSENT: Councilmen UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. NONE NEW BUSINESS Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor None None 8_ RESOLUTION NO. 71-7. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $63,423.95 AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 10164-10227. Assistant City Manager Street presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 71-7 be adopted. n u n u Page Three C/C 2/9/71 Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 9. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS. INSTALLATION OF SIGNS ON ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD. Mr. Gunn stated this agreement pertains to the proposed illuminated street name signs on Rosemead Boulevard at the intersection of Marshall Street, Valley Boulevard and Mission Drive, and recommended its approval. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman and unanimously carried, that the foregoing agreement be approved and the Mayor authorized to execute. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 10. BUDGET ADJUSTMENT. FEE AND CHARGE. Mr. Gunn advised that money is being collected from the Fee and Charge programs, to be used for the support of these programs, and in order to spend the collected funds, auth- orization is needed in the form of an additional appropriation. Mr. Gunn recommended that an additional $2,000 be appropriated to Account No. 8347. This should be matched by a corresponding increase in the estimate for revenue Account No. 956, "Pool Rental and Miscellaneous Fees". It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter, 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 11. BUDGET CALENDAR - FISCAL YEAR 1971-72. Mr. Gunn presented this item and recommended Council approval. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the Budget Calendar for 1971-72 be approved as presented, 12. WEEKEND USE OF ROSEMEAD PARK. Mr. Gunn advised of an application received from the "Swinging Wheels of California" trailer club, requesting use of the parking lot at Rosemead Park for their vehicles on March 12 thru 14, where they'd have a campout. The use of the rest- room facilities and one electrical outlet has also been requested. Mr. Gunn recommended the application be approved. • Page Four C/C 2/9/71 13. 14. 15. It was moved by Councilman Hunter,.second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing application be approved as recommended. Councilman Maude suggested this group be furnished with a key to the restroom facilities rather than leaving them open during the evening. GROUP HEALTH SERVICE. Mr. Gunn advised of the increase in group health services effective March 1, 1971, and stated the changes are as follows: Coverage Now Beginning 3-1-71 Employee $ 16.11 $ 19.03 Employee & One Dependent 31.11 35.91 Employee & Two or More Dependents 41.34 47.07 in addition, employees participating in the health service also buy term life insurance. All employees buy $5,000.00 policies. Department heads are insured at $10,000.00 and the City Manager at $12,500.00. Costs are $2.75 for $5,000.00, $5.50 for $10,000.00 and $6.88 for $12,500.00 per month. Mr. Gunn stated this may be a good time to re-examine the City's method of arriving at the amount of its contribution toward the health service. This provides for the City to pay one-half of the total cost, but with a minimum of eight dollars and a maximum of fifteen dollars per month. More and more agencies are taking the position that all of their employees should be covered by group health service. In order to accomplish this, they pay that part of the group policy which is each employee's share. In our case this would be $19.03 for health and accident coverage, plus $2.75 for $5,000.00 life insurance, for a total of $21.78 per employee. All employees would then receive exactly the same benefit from the City. Employees would pay the entire cost of depen- dent coverage, and for any life insurance in excess of $5,000.00. The total annual cost of such a plan covering all employees at the new rates would be $6,534.00. In the 1970-71 budget the amount provided for the present partial coverage, based on the old rates, was $3,600.00. For the balance of the fiscal year (4 months), the total cost would be $2,178.00. As of March 1, the appropriate budgetary account will show a balance of approximately $1,723.00 avail- able. This would require appropriation of $455.00 to avoid any deficit. Mr. Gunn recommended that serious consideration be given to revising the basis for City participation in the employees' health service. Following discussion this item was deferred for further consideration at budget session. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON ZONE CHANGE NO. Lt9 - EDISON COMPLEX. It was recommended this hearing be scheduled for February 23; there being no objections, so ordered. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS PLANNING COMMISSION - NONE • Page Five C/C 2/9/71 16. TRAFFIC COMMISSION: u A. SIGN MODIFICATION - MUSCATEL AVENUE AND GLENDON WAY. Mr. Envall made reference to a request from residents, through Doug Stone of the Chamber of Commerce, requesting a change from "Park Off Roadway" signs on the west side of Muscatel Avenue north of Glendon Way to "No Stopping At Any Time" signs. Mr. Envall advised that the Commission recommends approval of this request. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recom- mendation be approved. Councilman Maude requested that staff also investigate and see if this area is adequately lighted. B. INTERSECTION LIGHT - DELTA AVENUE AND RUSH STREET. Mr. Envall advised of the Commission's recommendation for the placement of an intersection light at Delta Avenue and Rush Street, as it is believed this will give better clarifica- tion to the subject intersection. There were no objections and the recommendation approved. Councilman Andersen made reference to the intersection of Mission Drive at Valley Boulevard, and stated that motorists have a tendency to move from the inside lane to the outside lane when turning onto Valley from Mission, and questioned if some sort of guideline or marker could be placed at this location. 0 Mr. Envall stated he would investigate the matter. COMMUNICATIONS 17. A. STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS - EXPRESS BUSWAY. Mr. Gunn presented this communication giving notification of the hearing to be held March 2nd at San Gabriel High School Auditorium, and also submitted a copy of the "Facts Relative to the Design of the Express Busway and Fringe Parking Facilities in the San Bernardino Freeway Corridor". This communication was received and filed. B. CITY OF DUARTE - SEEKING WELFARE REFORM AND RELIEF FOR TAXPAYERS. Mr. Gunn presented a copy of Duarte's resolution relating to the above matter. Following consideration, it was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a similar resolution and that it be forwarded to our legislators and congressmen. RESOLUTION NO. 71-8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD SEEKING WELFARE REFORM AND RELIEF FOR THE OVER-BURDENED TAXPAYERS.. 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. 71-8 be adopted. • Pi Page Six C/C 2/9/71 C. BEVERLY HILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - REGARDING PROCEDURE FOR NOMINATION OF ELECTIVE OFFICES. Mr. Gunn presented this communication which states that under existing legislation, General Law Cities permit filing or nomination, for an elective office with such minimal require- ments as to possibly provide a platform for publicity seekers or other insincere persons, The Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce is requesting the legislature to enact appropriate legislation in this matter, Mr. Gunn stated in essence this letter places emphasis on two facts: 1) that the only requirement is to have a nomination paper signed by not less than 5 and no more than 10 voters in order to have their name placed on the ballot, and 2) that there is no financial requirement whatsoever, The Council indicated they were in accord with the present procedure for nomination of elective offices,and it was therefore moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution for the next meeting in opposition to the foregoing matter, D. RUTH ALBERT - REGARDING ZONING MATTERS, Mrs, Albert addressed the Council inquiring as to the procedure used in notifying property owners of a zone change within the city. it was explained that all property owners within a 300 foot radius of the property to be rezoned are notified of the public hearing prior to any change of zone. It was also pointed out that said notice is posted at the Library, Post Office and City Hall at least 10 days prior to any hearing. Mrs. Albert again made reference to the property she recently purchased on San Gabriel Boulevard in a C-3 zone, stating she desires to open an antique store but is opposed to the requirement of first obtaining a conditional use permit. Attorney Keeler advised that since September, 1968, new antique and second-hand stores were not allowed in any zone. This ordinance was modified to a degree and extended for over a 2 year period. The ordinance introduced earlier in the meeting which regulates antique stores,allows the use in a C-3 zone with a conditional use permit. A conditional use permit merely allows the City to place reasonable restrictions on the use of the land, E. WALTER LOWREY. Mr. Walter Lowrey, 9126 E. Ralph Street, addressed the Council and commented on the elimination of the position of Director of Recreation and Parks. Mr. Lowrey requested the Council reconsider their action requiring that all accrued vacation time be used prior to termination date of February 28, The Council took no action in this regard. Page Seven C/C 2/9/71 18. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE A. Mr, Jay Imperial, 8755 Ralph Street, past president of the Rosemead Youth Association, questioned whether the recreation program will continue as at present with the elimination of the position of Director of Recreation and Parks, Mayor Taylor stated the recreation program will not be adversely effected,and it is the City's, hope to carry on the same high quality programs as have been in the past. Mr. Imperial also commented on two other items he would like to have investigated; 1) the raised pavement on his street caused by tree roots, and 2) the excessive speed of vehicles on Gernert Avenue approaching Ralph Street, Mr. Gunn made note of the raised pavement; and Mr, Envall Traffic Engineer, stated he will request that selective radar enforcement be placed at this location. B. Mrs, Lawrence Miraldi, 3272 Leyburn Drive, addressed the Council and urged that the position of Director of Recreation & Parks be left open and not eliminated. C. Mrs, Martha Travis, 3510 Rio Hondo Avenue, addressed the Council and commented on 1) the elimination of the position of Director of Recreation & Parks, 2) speeding and parking problems which exist on her street, and 3) advised of a large hole behind her property and near the freeway which has become very hazardous and should be investigated by proper authorities, D. Mr. Lou Udo, 4722 La Presa Avenue, appeared before the Council and requested that action be taken to re-instate the position of Director of Recreation & Parks, Mr. Udo stated that petitions are being circulated, and questioned if sufficient signatures are obtained is there a way to place this matter before the people. Attorney Keeler stated he would not like to render an opinion at this point as to whether this subject (the addi- tion or replacement of a staff position) could even be a subject of an initiative petition. It is his initial re- action that it could not be, as this is a matter strictly within the confines and discretion of the Council, E. Marie Hill, 3823 Rosemead Boulevard, appeared before the Council regarding the number of children who bicycle on Rosemead Boulevard, south of Valley, and use the median strip to get to the other side rather than a crosswalk, F, Mr, Frank Mizarka, 7956 Emerson Place, addressed the Council regarding a bill he had received for weed abatement, Mr. Gunn requested Mr. Mizarka to contact him further on this matter, G. Mr, Bob Blakely, 8308 Dorothy Avenue, appeared before the Council and stated he was also opposed to the elimination of the position of Director of Recreation & Parks. • • Page Eight C/C 2/9/71 Mr. Blakely also requested that l) investigation be made of the traffic problem existing on Dorothy.Street at Charlotte Avenue, due to numerous testing of motorcycles, and 2) that the Council oppose rapid transit and the proposed express busway. 19. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Councilman Andersen explained that it has been indicated that by eliminating the Recreation & Park Director position the recreation program will no longer exist. This is not the presumption of the Council. It is incumbent upon the Council to watch the fiscal condition of the City and take action when they feel there is the need. B. Councilman Pike explained that in a number of other cities the position of Director of Recreation & Parks does not exist and the duties are performed by the City Manager or Administrator. Mr. Gunn held this position in the City of Bakersfield when he was City Manager there and is very familiar with the directing of this phase. The City has spent a great percentage of its money on Recreation and Parks and will continue to do so. C. Mr. Gunn presented plans and specifications for the improvement of Walnut Grove Avenue, Garvey to Fern, and recommended the Council approve said plans and specifica- tions and instruct the City Clerk to advertise for bids with a bid opening date of March 4, 1971. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. D. Councilman Maude stated that Mr. Minoru Fujita, a Rosemead resident, was recently honored by the Emperor of Japan for his poetry, and suggested the City Attorney prepare a suitable resolution of commendation for presentation at the next meeting. There were no objections. E. Attorney Keeler advised that a hearing has been set in connection with the Pink Panther litigation for February 22 at 9:30 a.m. in the Superior Court, Los Angeles. 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 10:20 o'clock p.m. ~.G~~~~ ~C~~%z~~~'°"~`' - v l,.r'~c~// .lam/ ~~Z/✓rG CITY CLERK P//