CC - 01-13-70CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF JANUARY 13,1970
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead
was held in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Andersen at 8:00
o'clock p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Whiddon.
The invocation was delivered by Reverend Percy Furgeson of
the California Christian Home.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
Absent: Councilmen: None
Ex officio Andersen, Contreras, Foutz, Gunn,'Street, Watson
At this time Mayor Andersen introduced Rosemead's new Director
of Planning, Mr. Ronald Contreras.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: DECEMBER 23, 1969 - REGULAR MEETING.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Pike,
and unanimously carried, that the minutes of December 23, 1969,
be approved as printed.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION!
4. FIRST PLACE TROPHY - CHURCH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT.
Mayor Andersen stated on behalf of the City in connection with
the Holiday Church Basketball Tournament, he was pleased to
present the First Place Trophy to the Baldwin Park Open Bible
Church.
The Pico Rivera Friends Church received Second Place Award.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. ANNEXATION N0. 37. LANDIS VIEW LANE.
City Attorney Watson asked if there was proof of posting and
publications as required by the Government Code.
The City Clerk replied in the affirmative.
Mr. Watson asked if any written protests had been received.
The City Clerk replied in the affirmative by stating that one
protest had been filed from the following property owner:
Mr, and Mrs. Jack Yoshimi 1006 Walnut Grove Ave.
Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to please
stand and be sworn. No one responded.
Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:10 o'clock
p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately.
City Attorney Watson asked if the protest filed is less than
50% of the assessed value within the territory.
City Manager Gunn replied in the affirmative.
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RESOLUTION NO. 70-1. REGARDING PROTESTS TO ANNEXATION AREA
NO. 37.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
REGARDING PROTESTS TO ANNEXATION AREA NO. 37.
City Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only
and stated the resolution finds that there was not a majority
protest.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and
Resolution No. 70-1 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO. 282. APPROVING ANNEXATION AREA NO. 37.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION
OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED "CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ANNEXATION.AREA NO. 37" TO THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD.
City Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only.
it was, moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon,
and unanimously carried, that we waive further reading.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon,
and unanimously carried, that Ordinance No. 282 be introduced.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
6. EXTENDING ORDINANCE I\0. 253. MORATORIUM ON ESTABLISHMENT OF ANY
BUSINESS FOR THE SALE OFA SED, SALVAGED, SURPLUS, DISTRESSED OR
ANTIQUE MERCHANDISE.
City Attorney Watson advised that Ordinance No. 253 which places
the moratorium on such establishments as outlined is a temporary
or interim ordinance, and the ordinance being considered, if
adopted, will extend this moratorium for one additional year.
Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to please
stand and be sworn.
The oath was administered by City Clerk Andersen.
Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:15 p.m.
Mr. Carl Campbell, 11017 Dotson Street,
El Monte, addressed the Council stating
that he and his wife are interested in
opening an antique store located at 3208
San Gabriel Boulevard, and at present the
property is being held for this purpose,
pending the outcome of this hearing.
Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:25 p.m.
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Section 2 of Ordinance No, 253 was read in full as follows:
"Notwithstanding any other provision of the Rosemead
Municipal Code, no occupancy permit, conditional use
permit, variance or building permit shall be issued or
granted for the establishment of any business, or the
utilization of property in any zone, for the merchan-
dising of distressed, used, salvaged, surplus or
antique goods, furniture, appliances, equipment or
merchandise, unless such items shall have been taken
in trade on sales of new goods, furniture, appliances,
equipment.or merchandise on new sales made at the
same location."
Following discussion it was agreed amongst the Council that
the word "variance" in the third line above be deleted, and
that the words "in the absence of a variance" be added to
the end of the paragraph following the word "location".,
ORDINANCE NO. 283. EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 253 FOR ONE YEAR..
URGENCY..
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ANY BUSINESS, OR THE USE OF
ANY PREMISES IN ANY ZONE, FOR THE SALE OF USED, SALVAGED,
SURPLUS,.DISTRESSED OR ANTIQUE MERCHANDISE AND EXTENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 253 AS AMENDED FOR ONE YEAR.
City Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike,
and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and
Ordinance No. 283 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. CITY EMPLOYEES' HEALTH PLAN.
City Manager Gunn reported that a secret poll was conducted.
as the Council requested, with the employees' having the option
of preferring to retain the present plan or transferring to
Ross-Loos.
The votes were counted on Monday, January 5th, and were;
Retain present plan 9 votes
Transfer to Ross-Loos 13 votes
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that we approve the requested change
in the employees' health plan.
8. COST ESTIMATE FOR STIMSON.ITE REFLECTORS ALONG VALLEY BOULEVARD.
City Manager Gunn stated that per Council's request an estimate
was secured, and the cost of placing yellow and white Stimsonite
reflectors on Valley Boulevard between Loma and Muscatel Avenues
would be approximately $750.00.
Mr. Gunn recommended that the entire length of Valley Boulevard
be upgraded with these type reflectors, and requested that a
sum not to exceed $1500.00 be allocated.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be
approved.
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Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES:
Councilmen:
NOES:
Councilmen:
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
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Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
None
None
9. CONCRETE WALL AT 3220 N. WALNUT GROVE AVENUE.
City Manager Gunn stated Mrs. Peter Sacco appeared before the
Council on November 25th concerning the condition of the wall
along the north boundary of the property at 3220 N. Walnut
Grove Avenue. It was, and still remains, the opinion of
Mr. & Mrs. Sacco that their wall was damaged in the process of
widening Walnut Grove Avenue.
The Sacco's have a flower bed along the south side of the wall,
which requires watering, and over the years, this watering plus
the eccentric loading on the footing has produced a predictable
subsidence of that footing, causing the wall to lean to the
south.
At the present time, the wall is loose on the footing. "Bond"
of wall to footing has been broken, as Mr. Sacco demonstrated
by rocking the wall. I was assured the same condition existed
before the contractor touched the wall, Mr. Sacco feels the
damage was caused by heavy equipment being used to knock off
the wall in process of shortening. Statements made indicate
rather definitely that cutoff was made carefully before equip-
ment was brought in to knock down the part to be removed.
Councilman Maude questioned what the cost would be to correct
this situation, and Mr. Gunn replied as a guess approximately
$600.00.
City Attorney Watson asked if a claim had been filed by the
Sacco's, and Assistant City Manager Street reported that a
letter had been received sometime in October requesting the
City to either repair or replace the damaged wall.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Pike, second
by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the City
Attorney be requested to review the setter in question, and
submit a report to the Council.
NEW BUSINESS
10. RESOLUTION NO. 70-2. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
CERTARESOLINUTCLAIONIOMSFANDTHEDEMANDSCITY
NUMBERS 8070- 817$.
City Treasurer Foutz 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. 70-2 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen:: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
11. RESOLUTION N0. 70--3. CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY,
THE 14TH DAY OF APRIL, 1970, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN
OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE
LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES.
City Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor,
and 'unanimously carried,. that further reading be waived and
Resolution No. 70-3 be adopted;
12. RESOLUTION NO. 70-4; REQUESTING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO PERMIT
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO RENDER SERVICES RELATING TO ELECTION.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER
SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, RELATING TO THE
CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY
ON APRIL 14, 1970;
City Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Whiddon,
and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and
Resolution No. 70-4 be adopted.
13. PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH L.A. COUNTY FOR IMPROVEMENT-OF
NEW AVENUE;
City Manager Gunn explained the proposed agreement relative to
County/City participation in the construction of highway improve-
ments on New Avenue, 450'south of Garvalia Avenue to Graves Ave;
Mr. Gunn reported that the estimated total for this project is
$20,000 with Rosemead's cost being $6,000, the City of Monterey
Park paying a similar amount, and the County paying the balance.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that we approve the foregoing agreement
and authorize the Mayor to execute.
Roll Call Vote as follows::
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
14. CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE REQUEST - TRAFFIC ENGINEER.
City Manager Gunn advised that this year's annual California
Street and Highway Conference is being held at the Naval Post-
graduate School and at the Monterey Peninsula College on January
29, 30 and 31, 1970.
The cost of registration, lodging and food for the conference is
$100.00. Since the City of South El Monte is contributing an
amount of $50,00, it is requested that the City of Rosemead
contribute the remaining $50.00, thereby equally sharing the cost.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing request be granted
and allocation of $50.00 authorized.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE REQUEST - RECREATION AND PA
RKS DEPARTMENT.
City Manager Gunn stated that after review by the
Recreation
and Park Board, the following conference expense
advances were
approved for attendance in Anaheim, February 28 -
March 3, and
referred to Council for approval:
Recreation & Park Board Directors
Doug Stone, Carl Grant @ $100.00 each
$ 200.00
Staff
Director of Recreation & Parks
100.00
2 days (2 days own time)
Supervisor of Parks
25.00
1/2 day (1 day own time)
Supervisor of Recreation
25.00
1/2 day (1 day own time)
Senior Recreation Leaders (3)
75.00
1/2 day at $25 each
Senior Maintenance Men (2)
50.00
1/2 day at $25 each
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing conference advances
be approved,and expenditure of funds authorized as outlined above.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
16.
DELTA/MISSION PARK SHELTER.
Mr. Ralph Laudenslayer, Director of Recreation & Parks, stated
that in the 1969-70 budget, funds were allocated for a picnic
shelter at an approximate cost of $890.00 plus freight.
The Recreation & Park Board considered the location of the
shelter, but felt examination of the site should be made first,
and referred the matter and final decision to the Council.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that we approve the foregoing purchase
and authorize the necessary funds.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Following discussion, the Council agreed to defer action on
the location of the picnic shelter until all members have viewed
the site.
17. YOUTH HUT ADJACENT TO GARVEY PARK.
City Manager Gunn stated that discussions have been held with
County Supervisor Debs and Mr. Martinez with regard to placing
a building adjacent to the new Health Clinic. Health officials
are also in favor, due to their contemplated Youth Drug Clinic
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Mr. Gunn stated the Recreation
should be reviewed by the City
at this time.
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b Park Board felt this matter
Council, but requires no action
Mr. Laudenslayer stated that no definite proposal has been made,
but felt the Council should be aware of what is being considered.
18. ZAPOPAN PLAZA PLAQUE.
City Manager Gunn advised that the Recreation & Park Board
recommended that an appropriate plaque be designed for the
mall area., to include the re-mounting of the "Veteran's
Memorial", and that alternate sketches be submitted to the
Council for their approval.
Mr. Gunn stated there are no sketches as yet, but has been
informed that the Board of Supervisors have approved the name
"Zapopan Plaza" for the fountain area in honor of our sister
city.
Councilman Maude suggested that the plaque be displayed as an
attribute to the area and placed possibly on some sort of.
pedestal, rather than on or close to the ground.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be
approved together with the stipulation that the sketches be
drawn by staff or gratis assistance from the A.I.A.
Mayor Andersen recessed the meeting to a personnel session at
9:15 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 9:35 o'clock p.m.
19. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT.
Mayor Andersen stated he wished to appoint Mr. Harold Burris, Sr.,
to the Planning Commission, to fill the unexpired term of James
Floe, said term expiring May 1971.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointment be
ratified.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
20. PLANNING COMMISSION - NONE
COMMUNICATIONS
21. A. LOS ANGELES COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT.
City Manager Gunn reported that the County has completed all
proposed improvements in connection with Project 2552, San
Gabriel Boulevard between Delta Street and the Pomona Freeway,
and it is no longer necessary that the County.maintain juris-
diction over it.
Mr. Gunn stated the Board of Supervisors, by resolution, declared
the above area no longer a part of the County System of Highways
and have relinquished jurisdiction.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon,
and unanimously carried, that we accept the foregoing relinquish-
ment.
22. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
NONE
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23. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. Assistant City Manager Street stated the Planning Commission
desires a study session with the Council to discuss the
proposed sign ordinance and other matters after the appoint-
ment of two new Commissioners,
B. Councilman Pike commented with regard to the Christmas lights
along Valley Boulevard, and questioned whether it would be
feasible in the future to put the lights on those trees
where floodlights already exist within the district, and
assess the property owners for the cost of the lighting.
City Attorney Watson was questioned as to the legality of
this proposal and requested to submit a report.
Assistant City Manager Street stated he would contact the
Chamber, obtain what information they have on this matter,
and report back to the Council.
C; Councilman Maude spoke briefly on the subject of budgeted
items, and following discussion, It was moved by Councilman
Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried,
that the Council authorize action before it may be taken on
capital outlay budgeted items.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it
was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude, and
unanimously carried, that we adjourn. Meeting adjourned at
9:45 o'clock p.m.
CITY CLERK MAYOR