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CC - 10-26-71r t CITY OF ROSEM AD ROSEI-TEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF OCTOBER 26,1971 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 3838 East Valley Boulevard and called to order by Mayor Itaude at 8:00 o'clock n.rn. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Andersen. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Virgil Wickman of the _\!eighborhood Covenant Church. 2. ROLL CALL; Present.: Councilmen' Andersen.. Hunter, Maude, Taylor Absent, Councilmen, Pike Ex officio: Andersen, Chambers, Foutz, Keeler, Street It was noted tilat Cnuncilman Pike was absent due to vacation. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 12, 1971 - REGULAR PIEETING. It was ;.rove(! by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Taylor, anal unanimously carried, that the minutes of October 12, 1971; be approved as printed. ORAL COi'~NINIICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. Mr. Joe Sanchez, 3156 N. Ivar Avenue, addressed the ^..ouncil and stated he is Chairman of the Concerned Citizens Committee for Police Brutality. He spoke of two incidents in which he felt police brutality and harassment was unnecessary. Mr. Sanchez ;i!ade particular reference to the Robles case and the shooting which occurred approximately two weeks ago. It is the request of their Committee that' 1. The City use its influence to have the charges against the Robles family dropved. 2. The City request the County to pay for all :nedical expenses. 3. 'file City demand from the Sheriff's Department that Officer Robert Cook be terminated and prosecuted. 4. The City pay all legal expenses involved. 5. The City attempt to form its own police department, or if not. at least use the same officers continually in or:?er they may be identified with the coranunity. 6. The City assist in forming a community committee to investigate all charges of police brutality within the City. ;Layor 2'aude stated the Council would consider meeting with the Committee and members of the :Sheriff's Department. • Page Two C/C 10/26/71 _'ir. David rroba of 2403 N. San Gabriel and requested that this tire. • the Bienvenidos Community Center, Boulevard, addressed the Council a definite date be selected at Mayor ;Maude stated it would have to be a time in which all those concerned could attend and that it ;could be scheduled within the next two weeks. PUBLIC HEARING 4. ORD11ANC.E NO. "C" CONDITIONAL ZONING. INTRODUCTION. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSE"rAD ADDING TO PART XY.I, SUBPART B °C" CONDITIONAL ZONING TO CHAPTER I PART XXI OF ARTICLE IX OF THE ROSENrAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Neeler presented this ordinance by title only, stating it basically permits the Planning Commission and City Council to impose certain conditions in connection with a zone change, with the types of conditions listed therein. Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and he sworn in. No one responded. The hearing was declared open at 8:20 p.m. No one responded and it closed iremediately. _Mayor Maude questioned the difference between the proposed ordinance and the "D" overlay. z1r. Street replied they are very similar; the one difference beinc the time limit factor and the fact that it specifically ^akes the zone change subject to review at some set date. Other than that, some of the same conditions could be applied under a "D" overlay. The ordinance, if adopted, would make it possible for the City to apply more stringent conditions than are already contained in a particular zone. It was noted that it has been the Council's policy in the past that an ordinance such as this type be so written that applicant readily understands the City's requirement in any given zone. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that this matter he referred back to the Planning Commission for further study with instructions that the time limit provision is agree- able but that the conditions imposed are too restrictive. U17 INISHED BUSINESS NONE NE`-7 BUSINESS 6. RESOLUTION NO. 71-71. CLAII-MS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSE?fiEAD ALLOTTING CERTAIN CLAIIIS AND DEHANDS IN THE SUN OF $22,504.03 IUND DEi`''ANDS NU,IBERS 11402-11455. 1 0 • Page Three C/C 10/26/71 City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only. Councilman Taylor commented on the cost for ambulance'service and questioned what percentage is recovered by the City, Councilman Andersen suggested that staff review the present service to determine if in fact the City could receiva bettor service for its money. There being no objections, the staff was directed to submit a ronort on the above. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 71-71 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows° AYES: Councilmen; Andersen, Hunter, ?Maude, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT! Councilment Pike 7. ORDINANCE NO, 325. RELATINr TO ENE GENCY ORGANIZATIONS AND FUNCTIONS (CIVIL DEFENSE), INTRODUCTION. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEVEAD RELATING TO EiERGENCY ORGANIZATIONS AND FUNCTIONS AND AMENDING THE ROSE'''E'AD MUNICIPAL CODE, Attorney Keeler presented this ordinance by title only, stating by adoption of this ordinance, it brings the City up to date with regard to a minor change in the California Emergency Services Act and replaces the Civil Defense ordinance previously adopted. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carrier!., that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 325 be introduced, Roll Call vote as followsz AYESz Courcilmenf Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Taylor NOES: Councilmen; None* AnSENT: Councilmen: Pike, 8. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT WITH UNITED STREET SWEEPING COITANY. Councilman Andersen stated that due to a conflict of personal interest he would like to be excused from participation in this matter. There were no objections. Mr. Street presented a report from the City Manager which read as follows° "There is attached hereto a letter from Mr. Robert O'Connor; dba United Sweeping Service, Inc, In this letter, Mr. O'Connor informed us of his intention to terminate his contract as of midnight, October 31, 1971, It is recommended that the City Council agree to and concur in that termination. 0 • Page Four C/C 10/26/71 The performance bond of United Sweeping ~,~as cancelled last month. We have just been informed that their insurance will be cancelled :November 19, 1971. We have contacted Mr. Floyd Elliott of San Gabriel i:aintenance and Sweeper Service. P1ri Elliott was associated with M . Burright when the two of them had the Rosemead-contract before "?r. O'Connor came into the picture. We suggested to Mr. Elliott the possibility of him taking over the sweeping function in Rosemead again. A copy of P4r. Elliott's written reply is attached, and it is recommended that his offer be accepted." Mr. Robert O'Connor of United Street Sweeping, addressed the council and requested that his letter of September 30th be withdrawn and this matter deferred.for 60 days or January 1; 1972. He has reduced his employee staff from 27 to 9, and intends to only operate in 3 cities. Mr. O'Connor assured-the Council that a new bond would be forthcoming within a week to 10 days, and that a certificate of insurance would be issued immediately following expiration of the existing coverage. P!r. Street made reference to the out-dated equiptent~presently being used by United Sweeping, stating it is not in compliance with the contract and, due to the age, not covered by insurance. Following discussion; it was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that United Street Sweeping Company be permitted to continue on a trial basis to December 31, 1971, providing required bond and insurance documents are received and approved by the attorney, and that all equipment used meet the requirements of the contract. Roll Call Vote as follows; AYES' Councilmen: Bunter, Maude, Taylor NOES- Councilmen None ABSENT- Councilmen:. Pike Mr. O'Connor also assured the Council that he will sweep the quadrants as so designated in the contract. 9 TNEARING OFFICER'S RFPOF•.T. St'1N iiORITZ INN - 9030 E. VALLEY BLVD. DANCE AND ENTERTAIN!%FNT LICENSE. !Ir. Street presented the above report and recommended issuance of the license subject to stated conditions. It was =_:oved by Councilman Anuersen, second by Councilman Taylor and carried, that we accept the foregoing report and grant the license as recommended. Councilman Hunter voted noc. PF.CPOSED KLINGER'WN PARK-FAIRi~JAY ADDITION. '';r. Street presented a letter from E1 Hathaway of Edison Company regarding the land adjacent to the existing park. Since Edison Corlpany will not be using the land, it is offering it to the City for development in conjunction with Klingerman-Fairway Park. -"heir only request is that the City install a sprinkler system anc].. cap the water supply. A license agreement would be granted for a token payment of $1.00 per year. Page Five. i C/C 10/26/71 A memorandum from the Supervisor of Parks was also presented, together with a sketch of the proposed develop-;ent. Additional i,~Iprovenents to the land, including landscaping, and installing Junior Play area, picnic tables and b-r-be-cues to make it better equipped to serve the needs of the people in the area, can be done at an approximate cost of 5650.00. The, landscaping plan anticipated is designed to blend with existing landscaping at Rlingerman Park and the Edison Company property. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that we accept the foregoing proposal and staff to proceed as recommended. Roll Call Vote as follows, AYES-. Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, "laude, Taylor NOES, Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pike 11. REPORT FROM ECON0'1.IC DFVELOPi-'TENT COMMITTEE. Fir. Street stated that the F,conomic Development Committee has given study to the California Community Redevelopment Law which can permit the improvement of areas in a city by redevelen- ment. They feel that the redevelopment law itself contains the necessary safeguards to protect the community, its residents an' its property owners. Properly used, a redevelopment agency might ':)ecome the necessary vehicle for private developers to permit certain future improvements. The Formation of such an agency will not increase, and eventually may decrease,pronerty taxes in the City. It is this Conunittee°s recorunendation that a Rosemead Redevelop- ment Tgency be formed. The Council indicated they desired further study on this proposal and thcrefore deferred it to Ilovertber 23, 1971. 12. P,EQU STING, TUTHORI?ATION TO BID FOR 1,1AINTENANCE OF CITY HILL. Sr, street presented the proposed bid documents, recommending they be -approved and staff authorized to advertise for proposals. It was- moved by Councii*nan Andersen, second. by Councilman Taylor, ?nd unanimously carried, that we accept the foregoing raco=nendation and staff directed to advertise for bids, COP'i"ISSIO•i RECOIUMENDF.TIONS ?3> TIT`.: FICA P_, RSHALL STREET AT BARTLETT AVENUE, - PORT-AaLE SICK. Reference was :made to a request from the Roserse"ad :School District askin that a portable sign be placed in the riddle of Marshall Street at Eartlett Avenue,, reading "Stop for Pedestrians". ?Ir. Envall, Traffic Engineer, stated that place^ent of such a sign within a road creates a potential hazard if a vehicle would hit the sign, and it is the Commission's recommendation that vertical signing reading "School Crossing-Stop 11hen Occupied':.. be placed on either side of `Iarshall Street at teie approach to subject crosswalk. Page Six C/C 10/26/71 It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Tmdersen, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. E. KLING MM Ltd STREET ° BOULrV11RD STOP SIGNS. Jr. Envall stated in order to control cross conflict of_ inter- secting streets on Klingerman Street extending easterly of Walnut Grove :venue, it is the Commission's recommendation that Paljay Avenue, La Presa Avenue, Bartlett Avenue, and Nuscatel T.venu be stopped at the north approach to Klingerman Street. It is also recomriended to Edison officials that the driveways opposite Paljay, La Presa and Bartlett Avenues be stopped at their southerly approaches to Itlingerman Street. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, t:iat the foregoing recommendation be approved. C. KLINGER'IAN PART: - PARKING PROBLEM. Reference was made to a memorandum from the Supervisor of Parks, requesting time limit parking on this small neighborhood park located on the south side of Klingerman Street adjacent to the Whittier Narrows Golf Course. It was noted that Edison Company employees are using this as all day parking, which creates problems to visitors and main- tenance crews. It is the Ccnmission's recommendation that two signs, two posts reading "Two Hour Parking-7 A.M. to 6 P.m., Saturday and Sunday Excepted" with apropriate arrows be placed within this area. It was :roved by Councilman Andersen.. second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. D. RESTRICTED PARKING - EDISON cO54Pt1NY. Pr. Invall advised that recent observations have indicated additional modifications are deemed necessary for a more orderly movement of vehicular traffic on streets bordering this complex, arc it is the Comm).ission's recom endation that "No Parking-Saturday and Sunday excepted" be placed on both sides of Rush Street from Walnut Grove 7-.venue to the driveway into Whittier 'yarrows Col= Course. It was moved by Councilman Tavlor, second by Councilman Eunter, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. L, 75419 GARVEY T,VENUE - RED CURD DT.•.RL:INGS. Reference was made to a request from 7'r. S.T. P_ddis of above address, requesting red curb ;:-arkings adjacent to a narrow drive- wav. Subject driveway is located on the north side of Garvey Avenue westerly of Jackson Avenue. In order to provide driveway clearance for access and egress, it is the Commission's recormendation that five feet of red curb be placed on the north side of Garvey Avenue east of the third drive west of Jackson Avenue, and eleven feet of red curb west of the third driveway. l i 14 Page Seven C/C 10/26/71. • It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recom- mendation be approved. COP1MUNICATIONS A. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REQUEST TO USE ZAPOPAN PLAZA, Mr. Street stated it is the desire of the above organization to use Zapopan Plaza for their annual book sale on Saturday, November 6, 1971. This request has been granted in the past. It was moved by Councilman'Andersen, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing request be granted. 15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. A. Mrs. Ruth Albert, 8742 Scott St., addressed the Council and suggested the City form its own police department. She also stated she felt the City needed a general hospital, and more recreational programs for the youths and senior citizens. B. Mr. David Froba of the Bienvenidos Community Center, addressed the council again, requesting that a definite date be set for the meeting which was discussed earlier. Following discussion the Council agreed to meet Tuesday, November 2 at 8°00 p.m. 16. MATTERS FROM, CITY OFFICIALS. A. Mayor Maude directed the staff to invite the three firms bidding on the CATV franchise to the next Council meeting for a 5-minute presentation each. B. 11ayor"Maude made reference to the appointment of an advisory committee to follow the development of the new General Plan. It has been suggested that the two Economic Development committees provide personnel, along with a few additional outside appointments. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that our Economic Develop- ment Committees be the Advisory Committee for the General Plan. C. Attorney Keeler outlined the procedure involved for the formation of a new county and stated that a more detailed report would be forthcoming. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that we adjourn to Tuesday, ,Jovcmber 2, 1971, at 8:00 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. _~Z" " CITY CLERK