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CC - 02-23-71CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL `.MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 23,1971 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers, 8838 1 ast 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 Hunter. 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, Foutz, Gunn, Street, Watson 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 9, 1971 - REGULAR MEETING. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of February 9, 1971, be approved as printed. SPECIAL PRESENTATION 4. RESOLUTION NO. 71-9. COMMENDING MINORU FUJITA FOR HIS EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTION OF :JAPANESE POETRY. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD COMMENDING MINORU FUJITA. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 71'9 be adopted. Mayor Taylor presented a formal..copy of this resolution to Mr. Fujita commending him on behalf of the Council for his outstanding achievement. Mayor,* Taylor also introduced Mr. Fujita's father who was ..in attendance. Councilman Pike requested this resolution be read in full and was so done by Attorney Watson. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. ORDINANCE'NO. 306. ADOPTING AMENDMENT TO BUILDING CODE RELATING TO SECURITY PROVISIONS. INTRODUCTION. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE ORDINANCE NO. 10163 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES RELATING TO BUILDING SECURITY PROVISIONS AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. Mayor Taylor requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn in. No one responded. Page Two C/C 2/23/71 The hearing was declared open at 8:10 P.M. No one responded and it closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 306 be introduced. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 6 ZONE CHANGE NO. 49. P-D.& A-1 TO C-3 & R-3 ZONES. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDI:SON COMPANY. Planning Director Contreras presented the factual data, advising that the request is to remove existing P-D and A-1 zones and establish a C-3 and R-3 zone to allow future development of commercial, institutional, and medium multiple residential uses. 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 8:16.p.m., Mr. E1 Hathaway, District Manager for Southern California Edison Company, addressed the Council requesting approval of the zone change. Mr. Hathaway advised that it is not their intention to lease this land,and any property that is sold will be controlled through deed restrictions imposed by Edison, as it is their desire to.maintain a park-like atmosphere throughout the complex. Mrs. Ruth Albert, 8742 Scott St., addressed the Council on the subject of zone changes in general. The hearing was declared closed at 8:30 p.m. ORDINANCE NO. 307. APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 49. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM P-D AND A-1 ZONES TO C-3 AND R-3 ZONES, AND AMIENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 307 be introduced. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. ORDINANCE NO. 304. REGULATING, ANTIQUE STORES. SECOND READING. 0 Page Three C/C 2/23/71 0 AN ORDINANCE 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 Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 304 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 8. ORDINANCE NO. 305. APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 48. A-1 TO R-1 ZONE. MISSION GROVE HOMES. SECOND READING. 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 Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 305 be adopted, Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 9. RESOLUTION NO. 71-10, OPPOSING LEGISLATIVE ALTERATION OF EXISTING REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR NOMINATION TO AN ELECTIVE OFFICE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD OPPOSING LEGISLATIVE ALTERATION OF THE EXISTING REQUIRE- MENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR NOMINATION TO AN ELECTIVE OFFICE IN A GENERAL LAW CITY. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only; suggesting minor changes to paragraphs 1 and 2 of page two. There were no objections to the revisions and so ordered. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 71-10 be adopted. NEW BUSINESS 10. RESOLUTION NO. 71-11. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $49,776.71 AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 10228-10286. City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only. it was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 71-11 be adopted. • Page Four C/C 2/23/71 Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES Councilmen NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: 11. PAYROLL DATA PROCESSING. • Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor None None Mr. Gunn advised that it has been suggested by the Administrative Secretary/Deputy City Treasurer that we now discontinue having our payroll processed by a service agency and return it to the City. This would result in a savings of approximately $1,000 per year. Mr. Gunn added that due to the fact the Council authorized a Finance Clerk July 1, 1970, the Administrative Secretary now feels she will have more time to devote to the clerical procedure of payroll record keeping. The City's auditors agree with this proposed change. (OVER) It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the suggested payroll operation be approved and the City Manager authorized to arrange the details. 12.. SET PUBLIC HEARING ON FOLLOWING CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS: A. ROCKHOLD AVE. (E/S) MARSHALL TO OLNEY B. MARSHALL ST. (N/S) ELLIS LANE TO 220' WEST OF ELLIS LANE C. ELLIS LANE (W/S) MARSHALL TO DE ADALENA ST. It was recommended these hearings be scheduled on March 9, 1971; there being no objections so ordered. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 13. PLANNING - NONE 14. TRAFFIC: A. MISSION DRIVE 4dEST OF ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD - TIME LIMIT PARKING. Mr. Envall, Traffic Engineer, made reference to a letter from the owner of Boyd's Imported Cars, requesting time limit parking on the south side of Mission Drive for the entire frontage; Changes have occurred since the last Commission consideration with the expansion of the service department and the completion of the new car sales facility, and it is therefore recommended that two hour, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., No'Exceptions, be posted on the south side of Mission Drive, commencing six feet east of the east curb line prolongation of Ivar Avenue, north approach, to a point 179 feet east of said east curb line prolongation. It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recom- mendation be approved. B. VALLEY BOULEVARD WEST OF MISSION DRIVE - TIME LIMIT PARKING. Reference was made to a letter from Mr. Leo Cosloff, owner of property on the north side of Valley, adjacent to the new development, requesting two hour time limit parking for customer turn over. • Page Five C/C 2/23 /71 E Mr. Envall stated it is the Commission's recommendation that parallel parking stalls be placed on the north side of Valley Boulevard extending west of Mission Drive to the third driveway, and that two signs posted two hour parking, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sundays Excepted, be placed within this area. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recom- mendation be approved. C. VALLEY BOULEVARD AT EASY STREET - LEFT TURN ACCESS. Mr. Envall stated that at the request of Mr. John Lemm of Cal Western Termite Control, 9510 Valley Boulevard, the Commission has recommended that the double-double line on Valley Boulevard at Easy Street be modified to provide turning access. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. D. 7518 HELLMAN AVENUE - ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS. Mr. Envall advised that in order to provide additional visibility for vehicular and pedestrian movement in the vicinity of Ingleside Hospital, it is recommended that the following be approved: The west side of Prospect Avenue be restricted due to the exit drive from the new loading area southerly of Hellman Avenue. This would be approximately 250 feet of "No Stopping At Any Time", and would provide a more orderly movement into and out of this facility. It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Andersen, and carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. Councilman Maude abstained from voting. E. BARTLETT AVENUE AND MARSHALL STREET - ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS. Reference was made to a request from Gloria Escarsega of 3724 Bartlett Avenue, requesting Marshall Street be stopped at Bartlett Avenue due to excessive speed. Mr. Envall explained the results of study and field investiga- tion, and advised that following consideration by the Com- mission, it is recommended that no additional boulevard stops be placed at,tthis time, and that the Sheriff's Department be contacted regarding excessive speed. The Council concurred in this recommendation and the staff was requested to contact the Sheriff's Department. COMMUNICATIONS 15, CITY OF NORWALK. Mr. Gunn presented copies of two resolutions from the City of Norwalk which were as follows: 1) A Resolution Requesting-the Public Utilities Commission to Scrutinize Proposed Rate Increases of Southern Cali- fornia Edison Company and Southern California Gas Company. This resolution was declared received. Page Six C/C 2/23/71 Ll 2) A Resolution requesting Legislature consider the adoption of laws which would permit one public agency to offer rewards for information leading to the apprehension of persons damaging or destroying the property of another public agency. Following discussion it was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that a letter be forwarded to our legislators in Sacramento indicating that we are in support of such a proposal as the foregoing, and that it be favorably considered if presented. B. CITY OF PALO ALTO. Mr. Gunn advised that the City of Palo Alto has adopted a resolution urging the League of California Cities and the County Supervisors' Association of California to seek action to alleviate the problem of litter and waste disposal created'by the sale of beverages in disposal, non-returnable containers. This communication was declared received, C. ROSEMEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Mr. Gunn stated the Chamber is requesting that fees for a conditional use permit and carnival license be waived in connection with events to be held at Rosemead Square April 15-18 and Rosemead Park October 14-17, 1971, Planning Director Contreras explained that the purpose of requiring a conditional use permit is to insure that the proposed use would be compatible with surrounding area; this being one reason a hearing is held and property owners within a 300 foot radius are notified. Liability insurance is required with the issuance of a carnival.permit, and in order to insure proper inspection of all rides, electrical and mechanical permits have to be obtained. During course of discussion the Council indicated they were not desirous in waiving fees on private property, and following consideration it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that we waive fees only in connection with events at Rosemead Park on October 14-17, 1971. Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting to a brief recess at 9:02 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:11 p.m. D. RUTH ALBERT - (NOT ON AGENDA). Mayor Taylor advised that Mrs. Albert is requesting the fee for a conditional use permit be waived in order that she may conduct an antique, collectible-type store at 2218 San Gabriel Boulevard. Mrs. Ruth Albert, 8742 Scott St„ addressed the Council regarding her request. The Council indicated it would be against City policy to waive fees for one individual and not other similar requests, and therefore it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that the fore- going request for waiver of fees be denied. • Page Seven C/C 2/23/71 16. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. A. Mr. Charles Golec, 3842 Temple City Boulevard, addressed the Council questioning the proposed widening of Temple City Boulevard south of Valley. Mr. Golec stated that several other property owners were also in the audience, and they too are concerned as to how their property will be effected. Mr. Gunn suggested an informal meeting be held with all property owners involved, and recommended Monday evening, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. This was agreeable with Mr. Golec and staff was directed to notify property owners. B. Mr. Sam Spillers, property owner on La Madrina Drive, addressed the Council stating the County has not main- tained adequate access to La Madrina from Walnut Grove Avenue during the reconstruction of Walnut Grove Avenue. Since this is a dead-end street it is requested this area have adequate access at all times for the residents. Mr. Spillers further requested that action be taken to alter the change of grade on La Madrina at Walnut Grove Avenue, as it is much too steep to be safe, and during inclement weather could be extremely hazardous. Following discussion it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Mayor Taylor, and unanimously carried, that staff be instructed to take whatever steps are necessary to insure continued access to La Madrina Drive from Walnut Grove Avenue. Mr. Gunn stated he would investigate the grade change and report back to the Council. C. Mr. Bob Van Housen, 8527 La Madrina Drive, addressed the Council concurring with the remarks made by Mr. Spillers. D. Mrs. John, 8313 Rush Street, addressed the Council, reporting that a number of vehicles have been contin- uously parked along her street; some of which have been there 2 to 3 weeks. Mr. Street made note of the location and stated he would contact the Sheriff's Department. 17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS, A. Councilman Pike requested.the City Attorney investigate and report on an existing municipal trespass ordinance making it unlawful for any person to remain upon a business premise after being ordered to leave by a person in charge. B. Councilman Maude presented a proposal for the formation of a Garvey-San Gabriel Economic Development Committee, stating it is essential that a committee of businessmen, property owners and interested citizens be formed to study existing conditions, evaluate problems, develop solutions thereto, and recommend courses of action that might be taken which will improve these areas. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Mayor Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the formation of a Garvey- San Gabriel Economic Development Committee be approved. Page Eight C/C 2/23/71 C. Mayor Taylor stated he would be attending the RTD hearing on March 2 to consider alternate locations for a bus station and parking lot in the San Gabriel-Rosemead area, and requested an expression of opinion from the Council. The Council went on record as opposing any bus station and parking lot being located in the City of Rosemead under the present express busway proposal. D. City Treasurer Foutz, Chairman of the Sister City Committee, announced that on March 27 they will be holding another fund raising dinner party and urged all interested persons to attend. It will be at the Ingleside Hospital and begin at 6:30 p.m. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that we adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 o'clock p.m. GUII~I-~Q~C • ~/~lG~E%J~POin~ CITY CLERK - 1~ MA R