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CC - 11-23-71CITY OF ROSE:IEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 23,1971 A regular meeting, of the City Council of the City of Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 8338 vast Valley Boulevard and called to order '.)y Mayor 13aude at 8 ,,,,30 o°ciock P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor pro tem Hunter. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Kenneth Harry of the First Baptist Church. 2. ROLL CALL, Present. Councilmen° Andersen., Hunter, PIaude, Pike, Taylor Plsent: Councilmen; None Ex officio: Andersen, Foutz, Gunn, Street, Watson 3, APPROVAL OF MINUTES- NOVEI'MEP. 9, 1971 - REGULAR MEETING It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of November 9, 1971, be approved as printed. SPECIAL Pi :SvNT :,TION 4. COIDIENDING JOHN GREEN, TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER. r4ayor Maude presented Mr. Green with a ^_era,nic plaque and - expressed appreciation on behalf of the Council and City for his dedicated service to the Commission. ORAL COM!UNICATION 5. ROSEMEAD ROTARY CLUB - PROPOSED PROJECT AT ROSEMEAD PARK. Fir. John N. Ritchie, President of Rosemead Rotary Club, addressed the Council and stated they would like to donate to the City the money needed for installation of two 30 foot diameter circular concrete slags. They would also like to request that the Council grant permission for the placement of a bronze plaque which would identify their donation. It was moved by Councilman Pike;, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that we accept the donation of the Rosemead Rotary Club with gratitude,and approve their request for placement of a plaque. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. NONE UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. REPORT FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RE,- PROPOSED REDEVELOPHEINT AGENCY. Nix. Frank Di Note of the Economic Development Committee, addressed the Council, summarizing the Committee's report as follows: 'The Economic Develop:::ent Coiunittee has given much study to the California Community Redevelopment Law which can permit the improvement of areas in a city by redevelopment. A city: through its redevelopment agency, is authorized to further improve the City. Properly used, such an agency could become the necessary tool for private developers to permit certain future improvements in our community. • Page Two C/C 11/23/71 • Formation of such an agency will not increase, and eventually may decrease property taxes in the City. The Council may appoint the agency or it can be the agency itself. They believe the redevelopment law itself contains the necessary safeguarcls to protect the community, its residents and property owners. They also recognize that some corLmunities have benefited greatly from the redevelopment law but others have not applied it properly. The City of Rosemead has had a large number of new developments in recent years and the tax increase from some of these develop- ments might have been used to improve adjoining areas. While we are unable to secure the benefits of the tax increase which already has occurred, we should riot err in eliminating the possibility for the use of future tax increments. It is the Committee's recommendation that a Rosemead Redevelopment Agency be formed, and that this action be taken as rapidly as possible to permit the securing of the possible advantage of the increase in tax bases that has accrued from improvements since Tlarch 1, 1971." P_ discussion period follcc*ed in which Mr. Di Note and Attorney Watson answered numerous questions of the Council. Mr. Raoul Zwick, 5737 Zerelda Street, addressed the Council regarding the sale of revenue bonds and questioned if tax exempt. Attorney 1=jatson stated that an agency will normally market its bonds through an established firm specializing in this field. The bonds are tax exempt in that there is no income tax on the interest accumulated. Mr. Watson advisee' the Council that if they wish to proceed with the formation of such an agency the next step would be considera- tion of an ordinance declaring a need for a redevelopment agency to function within the City. Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen, and carried, that we approve the recoi+umendation of the Economic Development Committee and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the ordinance declaring a need for such an agency. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, 'laude, Taylor NOES, Councilmen! Pike ABSENT. Councilmena None S. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CATV F1:ANCHISE. Upon the recommendation of the City Manager this matter was deferred until December 14, 1971. NEW BUSINESS 9. RESOLUTION NO. 71-73. CLPiIMS AND DE?".ANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSE11EAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIk4S A14D DE'LANDS IN THE SUM OF $61:024.27 AND DEBMANDS NUMBERS 11519-11591. City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only. It was mover: by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 71-73 be adopted. • Page Three C/C 11/23/71 Roll Call Vote as follows: • AYES: Councilmen. Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen; None ABSENT. Councilmen; None 10. HEARING OFFICER°S REPORT. VALLE INN, 9322 VALLEY IOULEVARD - BILLIARD LICENSE. rlr. Gunn presented the above report and recommended issuance of the license, subject to conditions as outlined. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that we, accept the foregoing report and issue the license as recommended. 11. AWARD OF CONTRACT. 4LAINTENANCE OF CITY HALL. Mr. Gunn advised that bids were received for above on November 10 and results as follows: Merchants Building Hanintenance Co. $ 350.00 Ace _Maintenance Co. 475.00 Pommersett Enterprises 485.00 .~1r. Gunn recommended the low bid of Merchants Building Maintenance Co. be accepted and the City Attorney instructed to prepare the contract. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen^ Andersen, Hunter, rlaude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen. None 12. AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENT WITH SEQUOIA PACIFIC REALCO CO. LE,.SED PROPERLY ON R7ir.0171e BLVD. NORTH OF FREEWAY. Attorney Watson summarized the proposed amendments as follows] 1) Requesting the right to assign the lease with consent of the City Council, and that consent not be unreasonably withheld. 2) City agree that upon any termination or cancellation of the lease, the use to which the leased property is put by the City, and those claiming any interest in the leased property through the City, will not obscure or otherwise materially block view of Toys-R-US from the freeway. 3) Change the annual rental date to October 1 of each year. Mr. Dave Dunn of Sequoia Pacific Realco Co., 820 S. Grand Avenue, Santa Ana, stated there is one additional paragraph they would like added to the lease and that is: 4) That the City will agree to accept from the Sequoia Pacific Realco.Co. the payment for rent in the event that sub-tenant fails to meet obligation, and further, that the City will not foreclose on said sub-tenant, thereby eliminating the sub-lease; 5) That sub-lessee shall quietly occupy the leased property during said term without hindrance or molestation by the City so long ac timely lease payments are received. • 0 Page Four C/C 11/23/71 It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that amendments 3, 4 and 5 be approved and amendments 1 and 2 deleted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AXES; Councilmen! Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES- Councilmen., None Councilmen- None ABSENT- 13. SET PUBLIC T.:EARING DATE ON PROPOSED CENTIZIL BUSINESS DISTRICT ORDINANCE. It was recommended this hearing be scheduled for December 14th; there being no objections, so ordered. Mayor Laude recessed the meeting to a personnel session at 9:10 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:32 p.m. Attorney Watson requested the Council go back to Item 12. 12. AGREETLENT WITH SEQUOIA PACIFIC REALCO CO. :3r. Watson stated the record does not clearly show that Sequoia Pacific Realco Corporation wishes to assign the subject lease, and it is therefore necessary that the City 'Council give consent to this assignment. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that we approve the foregoing assignment of lease to North Sacramento Land Co., Carol Slobe and Carol Slobe/ Trustee. 14. APPOINTMENT TO TRAFFIC COiLMISSION. Mayor Maude stated he wished to appoint George Higuchi to the Traffic Commission to fill unexpired term of John Green, said term to expire February, 1973. It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointment be ratified. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDAT IONS 15. A. HELLMAid AVENUE ADJACENT TO INGLESIDE CENTER - ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS. At this time ilayor Maude relinquished the gavel to Mayor pro tem Hunter. Mr. George Envall,. Traffic .Engineer, made reference to a letter from Mr. Bud Newell, Executive Administrator of Ingleside Health Center, regarding serveral requests. not. Envall outlined his report, and stated it is the Commission°s recommendation that the following additional regulations be approved: 1) Twenty-minute short time parking be placed at the first two stalls east and west of the main entrance to facility on Hellman Avenue, 2) The east side of Stevens Street between Hellman Avenue and thirty feet south of the first drive south of Hellman Avenue, be restricted to "No Parking At Any Time" due to the narrow street. Page Five C/C 11/23/7]. 3) That twenty feet of red curb be placed on the south side of Hellman Avenue east of Prospect Avenue to aid right turn movements and an additional sixty-five feet of red curb be placed on the north side of Hellman Avenue between the cross- walk and the entrance drive to the new off-street lot to aid right turning vehicles. 4) That twenty-eight feet of red curb be placed west of the first drive and thirty-six feet between the first and second drives west of New Avenue on the north side of Hellman Avenue, to aid visibility to the off-street lot. White stimsonite reflectors should also bo placed on the marked crosswalk facing east and west bound Hellman Avenue traffic to aid nighttime observation. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike, and c rricd, that the foregoing recommendations be approved. Mayor Maude abstained from voting. :Mayor pro tem Taunter returned the gavel and 71ayor Maude resuned the chair. B. IVAR AVENUE AND STEELE STREET - ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS. Reference was made to the soon to be opened Bank of America, located on the west side of Ivar Avenue between Valley Boulevard and Steele St. Tir. Envall stated it is the Commission°s recommendation that; 1) Red curb markings and/or signs be placed on both sides of Ivar Avenue between Valley Boulevard and Steele Street, placing two southbound ::larked lanes to coincide with the north leg. 2) Thirty-feet of red curb be placed on the north side of Steele Street east of the first drive west of Ivar avenue and between the first and second drives west of Ivar Avenue to aid visibility to and from the City Hall and Bank parking lots. 3) That "Right Turn Only" signs be placed at the northerly drive of the Bank on Ivar Avenue for vehicles leaving the exit drive from the drive-up window. This will prevent hazards which could be created.by left turning vehicles as this exit drive is in close proximity to Valley Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendations be approved. C. GLENDON WAY W/O ROSEMEA.D BOULEVARD - RESTRICTED PARKING. Reference was made to the recently opened "Toys-R-Us"'store on the south side of Glendon Way west of the San Bernardino Freeway ramp. Mr. Envall presented his report and recommended that the following regulations be placed,- 1) Paint red curb markings on the north side cf Glendon Way on the remaining 23 feet between the second drive west of Rosemead Boulevard to the alley. 2) Place "No Parking At Any Time" signs on the north side of Glendon Way from the first alley west of Rosemead Boulevard to a point 160 feet west of said alley with appropriate arrows. • Page Six C/C 11/23/71 • 3) Place "Park Off Pavement" signs cn the north side of Glendon Flay from 160 feet west of said alley to a point 311 feet west of said alley. 4) Place "No Stoprin7 At Any Time" signs on the south side of Glendon way from the freeway ramp to a point 311 feet west of said ramp with striping to provide two lanes east-bound and one lane west-bound. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendations be approved. D. RLD10I4A BOULEVARD - NO STOPPING AT ANY TIME SIGHS. Mr. Envall stated that Ramona Boulevard between Hart and Rio Hondo is a narrow roadway and recor-mended that "NO Stopping At Any Time" signs be placed on the south side of Ramona Boulevard, between mentioned limits. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. COtDIUN I CATIONS 16. A. CITY OF MONROVIA. Mr. Gunn read a letter from Loren 11. Green, Mayor of the City of Monrovia, regarding the granting of pay increases to County police and fire personnel, and urging that Rosemead join with them and other cities and support a resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors at the first available election, submit to the voters, a proposed charter amendment deleting Article 10, Labor Section 47. Following discussion the Council agreed to approve such a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 71-74. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AT THE FIRST r.VAILABLE ELECTION, SUIT?IT TO THE ELECTORATE, t PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT DELETING ARTICLE 10, LABOR SECTION 47 OF SAID CHLRTER. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Pike; and unanimously carried, that further reading be Waived and Resolution No. 71-74 be adopted. 17. ORAL COMt:UNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. A. Mr. Victor ,ejia, 111 E. Angelino Street, San Gabriel, repre- senting the Concerned Citizens Committee for Police Brutality, appeared before the Council and urged they reconsider the demands requested by their Committee involving the Robles family. The following persons also addressed the Council in this regards B1r. Rudy Aguilar 3303 Bartlett Avenue Mr. Pat Sanchez 435 S. Boyle Ave., Los Angeles Mr. Mike ;,Martinez 1969 S. California Ave., San Gabriel Mr. Zir%merman mn Address Given L 1-1 Page Seven C/C 11/23/71 B. Mrs. Ruth Albert, 8742 Scott St., appeared before the Council and complained of tax bill for property recently purchased on San Gabriel Boulevard. C. Mr. Dean Herman, 5314 Hammill Road, E1 Monte, addressed the Council regarding claim involving his motorcycle and street s<<.,eeper owned by United Street Sweeping Co. Mr. Herman was requested to contact the City Manager. D. Mr. Frank Pacheco, 310 Rural, Monterey Park, also member of the Concerned Citizens Committee for Police Brutality, addressed the Council, and stated their primary concern is for better communication between the City and the community. He also advised that committee members oaould be in attendance at the next Council meeting to discuss this matter further. 18. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Mr. Gunn advisee' that the Rosemead Panthers have won their football league and suggested the Council adopt a resolution in recognition. RESOLUTION NO. 71-75. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEP3FAD COMMENDING THE ROSEIEAD HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM UPON THE WINNING OF THEIR LEAGUE. Attorney Matson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution iQo. 71--75 be adopted. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by Councilman Bunter, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that we adjourn. ;Ieeting adjourned at. 10;55 o'clock p.m. CITY CLERK