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CC - 12-14-71CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF DECEMBER 14,1971 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 8838 East Valley Boulevard and called to order by Mayor Maude at 8:00 o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Andersen. The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Pike. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor Absent: Councilmen: None Ex officio: Andersen, Chambers, Gunn, Keeler, Miller 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NOVEMBER 23, 1971 - REGULAR MEETING It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of November 23, 1971, be approved as printed. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. ORDINANCE NO. 326. ESTABLISHING A CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONE. INTRODUCTION. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD) ZONE AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Keeler presented this ordinance by title only stating said ordinance is designed to control the central business district and the uses of the land therein. During discussion the following revisions were made: 1) The renumbering of Part XXIII to Part XXII (9112). 2) Section 9112.11 (D) to read: Landscaping plans must receive prior approval by the Architectural Review Committee prior to issuance of a building permit. 3) The addition of Section E to 9112.12, which will include or incorporate as a conditional use permit, any prior non- conforming use that converts to a use requiring a minimal amount of parking in conformance with and similar to those uses listed in 9112.12 (C). Mr. Keeler was instructed to make these changes and prepare the ordinance in final form for adoption at the next meeting. Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to address the Council 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. Mr. Frank Di Noto, President, Universal Savings & Loan Association, 8855 E. Valley Boulevard, also member of the Economic Development Committee, addressed the Council in favor of the proposed ordinance and urged its adoption. The hearing closed at 8:15 p.m. Page Two C/C 12/14/71 It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 326 be introduced. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 5. STREET IMPROVEMENTS. ALLEY GUTTER (BOTH SIDES) BETWEEN SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD AND GLADYS AVENUE. Mr. Chambers stated a petition has been received signed by property owners representing 64% of the front footage on both sides of the alley, requesting these improvements, and that proper notification has been mailed to all concerned. Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn in. No one responded. The hearing was declared open at 8:20 o'clock p.m. No one responded and it closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that we proceed with this improvement as funds are available. City Treasurer Foutz entered the meeting at this time. 6. STREET IMPROVEMENTS. BARTLETT AVENUE (EAST SIDE) BETWEEN VALLEY BOULEVARD AND SCOTT STREET. CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK. Mr. Chambers reported that a request has been received from a property owner desiring these improvements, and that staff has investigated and determined that on the east side of Bartlett Avenue 80% is improved with curb and gutter and 65% with sidewalk. Mayor Maude 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 8:22 p.m. Mr. Harold Gaines, 8702 Scott St., stated he was opposed to the proposed improvement as the sidewalk would come within a few feet from his bedroom window. Mr. Joseph Gladysz, 4008 Bartlett Avenue, also representing his mother Irene Gladysz, stated their property is presently for sale and therefore does not feel the improvements would be of any great benefit at this particular time. He also stated it would create a financial hardship for his mother. City Manager Gunn explained the procedure for payment of assess- ments and the amount of time in which a property owner has before the assessment is placed on the tax bill. The hearing closed at 8:30 p.m. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that we proceed with this improvement as funds are available. Page Three C/C 12/14/71 7. STREET IMPROVEMENTS. VALLEY BOULEVARD (NORTH SIDE) BETWEEN BARTLETT AVENUE AND MUSCATEL AVENUE. SIDEWALK. Mr. Chambers stated this particular project was approved by the Council on June 23, 1970 and therefore no further action is necessary. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. ORDINANCE NO. 327. DECLARING NEED FOR COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. INTRODUCTION. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DECLARING THE NEED FOR A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO FUNCTION IN THE COMMUNITY AND DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE SUCH AGENCY. Attorney Keeler 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. 327 be introduced. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None NEW BUSINESS 9. RESOLUTION NO. 71-76. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 11592-11677. City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 71-76 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 10. PETITION FOR STREET LIGHT - SHEA PLACE. Mr. Chambers advised that a petition has been received signed by the majority of the property owners on Shea Place, requesting installation of a street light, and staff recommends a single 7,000 lumen mercury vapor light. A pole is already in place. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that we proceed with the foregoing installation as recommended. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Page Four C/C 12/14/71 11. HEARING OFFICER'S REPORT. FAMILY BILLIARD LICENSE. PLUSH FELT, 8244 GARVEY AVENUE - Mr. Gunn presented this report and recommended issuance of the license subject to the conditions as stated in report. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that we accept the report and grant the license as recommended. 12. APPROVAL OF PLANS 9AND 609 SPEC (UNITS FICATIONS 2jOR STORM DRAIN PROJECTS 6850 (UNIT I) AN Mr. Gunn stated it is the request of the Flood Control District that these plans and specifications be approved and the District authorized to proceed with construction. It is further requested that City grant permission to occupy and use the public streets in the City to operate and maintain said installations. Mr. Myron Hawk of H. M. Scott & Associates, stated these three projects are located in Marshall St., east of San Gabriel Blvd. to Rubio Wash, the northeast section of the City commencing approximately at Ellis Lane and Ralph Street, and at Temple City Blvd. and Loftus Drive. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing plans and specifica- tions be approved 'as requested. 13. GARVEY PARK FIELD IMPROVEMENT PROPOSAL. Mr. Gunn presented a memorandum from Park Supervisor Doug Chandler, recommending certain revisions to the Little League Baseball diamond at Garvey Park at an estimated cost of $1400.00. Letters were also presented from the Baseball Organization for Youth Support and Rosemead Little League, Inc., requesting such improvements be made if possible. Mr. Gunn stated there are no facilities at present for Pony League baseball at Garvey Park as there is no organized baseball for the 13 through 15 year old age group. Funds for the suggested remodelling were not included in our current budget as the requests were made after budget adoption. If the Council wishes to provide the facility for the 1972 season, a supplemental appropriation to Account No. 8183 would be in order. Following discussion it was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that we proceed with the foregoing proposal and appropriate funds from the'Unappropriated Reserve account. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 14. NONE i\ .s. COMMUNICATIONS NONE Page Five C/C 12/14/71 16. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. NONE 17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Councilman Taylor stated that last year the South San Gabriel Woman's Club donated $50 and an additional $50 this year towards the purchase of a piano for use at Garvey Gym. Mr. Taylor suggested the Council consider the purchase of a used piano at this time. Following discussion it was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that we proceed with the purchase of a used piano for use at Garvey Gym and authorize the necessary funds, not to exceed $500.00. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 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. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 o'clock p.m. CITY CLERK