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CC - 02-10-702. 3 4. 0 0 CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10,1970 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 8:05 o'clock p.m. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Treasurer Foutz. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Kenneth Harry of the First Baptist Church. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Whiddon Absent: Councilmen: Taylor Ex officio: Andersen, Contreras, Foutz, Gunn, Joehnck, Street APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 27, 1970 - REGULAR MEETING. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of January 27, 1970, be approved as printed, PUBLIC HEARINGS STREET IMPROVEMENTS, ROCKHOLD AVENUE (WEST SIDE) BETWEEN OLNEY AND MARSHALL STREETS. CURB, GUTTER, DRIVEWAY APPROACHES AND SIDEWALKS. Assistant City Manager Street reported that petitions were , received representing over 91% of the front footage in favor,,, of curb and gutter, and over 61% in favor of sidewalks. 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 8:10 o'clock p.m. Mrs. Marjorie LaVoy, 3603 N. Rockhold Avenue, addressed the Council stating she was not opposed to the installation of curb and gutter, but was against any sidewalks being constructed, due to a portion of the sprinkler system that will have to be removed. Mrs. Margaret Humoson, 3609 N. Rockhold Avenue, appeared before the Council, and questioned why the east side of Rockhold Avenue was not petitioned. Mr. Street explained the procedure followed on this type of improvement, and stated that a petition had been taken out in August of last year for the east side, but as yet had not been returned. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:20, o'clock p.m. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that we proceed with this improvement as funds are available. • t Page Two C/C _ 2/10/70 5. STREET IMPROVEMENTS. EARLE STREET (WEST SIDE) BETWEEN GARVEY AVENUE AND DELTA PLACE. CURB, GUTTER, DRIVEWAY APPROACHES. Assistant City Manager Street reported that petitions were received from property owners representing approximately 77% of the front footage. Mr. Street stated at this point Earle Street only has an existing 40 foot right of way, and it will be necessary to acquire additional right of way, on a gratis basis, from both sides of the street before this project can be started. 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 8:22 o'clock p.m. Mr. A.D. King, 3019 N. Earle Street, addressed the Council, and stated he did not realize when he signed the petition he would be losing approximately 4 feet of his property, and therefore, requested that his wife's and his name be withdrawn from the petition. Mr. Street stated the in excess of the 607. the City to proceed. petition still has needed in order for Councilman Pike indicated he felt the additional right of way needed,should be acquired before the Council grants approval to proceed, as there is the possibility if said right of way is not acquired, the improvements could come within approximately V-1/2 feet from the property line. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:25 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and carried, that we proceed with this improvement as funds are available. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: Pike ABSENT: Councilmen: Taylor 6. RESOLUTION NO. 70-7. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. DOROTHY AVENUE (SOUTH SIDE) BETWEEN DELTA AND ROCKHOLD AVENUE. CURB, GUTTER, DRIVEWAY APPROACHES, SIDEWALKS, STREET TREES. Assistant City Mana er Street stated the assessments for this project total 3,21 .25. 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 8:37 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. P \J • Page Three C/C 2/10/70 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (DOROTHY AVENUE-SOUTH SIDE-DELTA AVENUE TO ROCKHOLD AVENUE). City Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 70-7 be adopted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. NONE NEW BUSINESS 8. RESOLUTION NO. 70-8.. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF-ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $146,856.02 AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 8226-8325. City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only. City Manager Gunn requested that Check No. 8294 in the amount of $1,628.00 be withdrawn at present due to an error. There being no objections, it was so ordered and the total. of the Claims and Demands was corrected to read $145,228.02. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 70-8 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Taylor 9. ORDINANCE NO. 284. REGARDING FILING FEES FOR SUBDIVISIONS. INTRODUCTION. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RE FILING FEES FOR SUB- DIVISIONS AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 150 AND THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. City Attorney Joehnck presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 284 be introduced. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Taylor 10. ORDINANCE NO. 285. APPROVING ANNEXATION AREA NO. 38. INTRODUCTION. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "ANNEXATION NUMBER 38" TO THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. City Attorney Joehnck presented this ordinance by title only. • Page Four C/C 2/10/70 It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 285 be introduced. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Taylor 11.. ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWERS AND RELEASE OF BOND - TRACT NO. 29296. VICINITY OF MARSHALL STREET AND IVAR AVENUE. City Manager Gunn stated that construction of sewers in the subject tract has been completed in a manner satisfactory to the City Engineer, and it is recommended that the Council approve the work, accept the sewer for public use, and release the bond. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved and the bond released in connection therewith. 12. ALHAMBRA WASH QUITCLAIM DEED - L.A. COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT. City Manager Gunn stated this pertains to a portion of property on Eckhart Avenue which we propose to consolidate with the adjacent property which we are acquiring by purchase, to make a single buildable lot after this transaction is completed. Mr. Gunn recommended approval of the deed. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that we approve the foregoing recom- mendation, accept the deed and forward to the.County Flood Control District for further processing. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Taylor 13. REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHTS - LA PRESA AVENUE, NORTH OF MISSION DRIVE. Assistant City Manager Street stated this petition was reviewed and found to be in proper order. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Mayor Andersen, and unanimously carried, that we accept the foregoing petition and authorize the improvement. 14. TOPICS PROGRAM. City Manager Gunn stated the State Division of Highways and the Sacramento office of the Bureau of Public Roads have given tentative approval of the Areawide TOPICS Plan prepared by the County Road Department, and also enclosed is a copy of the report which will be formally submitted to the State following Council review and approval. Mr. Gunn stated if the Council finds the Areawide Plan satis- factory, it is requested that a resolution authorizing the County's submittal of the report and map on behalf of our City be adopted. F • i Page Five C/C 2/10/70 RESOLUTION NO. 70-9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO APPROVAL OF AREAWIDE TOPICS PLAN REPORT AND FEDERAL AID PRIMARY TYPE It SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. City Attorney Joehnek presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 70-9 be adopted. 15. PROCLAMATION. PROCLAIMING MARCH 1 THRU 7 "PLANT A TREE WEEK". Mayor Andersen stated he has been requested to proclaim the week of March 1 thru 7, 1970, as "Plant a Tree Week in Rosemead", and urge everyone to participate to the fullest in this worthy program. There were no objections, and therefore so proclaimed. Mayor Andersen declared the meeting recessed to a personnel session at 8:50 o'clock p-m. Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 9:10 o'clock p.m. 16. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT. Mayor Andersen stated he wished to appoint William Goforth as a member of the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Lyle Larson, said term expiring November, 1970. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointment be ratified. 17. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATES ON THE FOLLOWING: A. ZONE VARIANCE NO. 66. APPEAL OF ACE FENCE CO. B. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 41. C-3 AND R-1 TO C-3CC, R-1CC & P-CC. It was recommended that hearing be set for February 24th; there being no objections, it was so ordered. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 18_ PLANNING COMMISSION - NONE. COMMUNICATIONS 19. A. ROSEMEAD MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION. Mayor Andersen stated that members of the Rosemead.Ministerial Association are planning certain community religious services during Holy Week, March 25-27, and requesting permission to conduct these services in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Reverend Kenneth Harry, President of the Rosemead Ministerial Association, addressed the Council in behalf of their request. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the City Hall be used only for the purpose of official City and government business. r- C: Page Six C/C 2/10/70 Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: B. SAN GABRIEL JAYCEES. 0 Andersen, Maude, Pike, Whiddon None Taylor (NOT ON AGENDA). City Manager Gunn stated the Jaycees wish to hold a Puppy Match Dog Show on March 8, 1970, and gre requesting use-of Ronmead Park on this date from 7:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. Mr. Bob Blum, 8036 E. Mission Drive, Vice- President of San Gabriel Jaycees, addressed the Council and stated the City of San Gabriel does not have a park adequate for their purpose, thus being the reason for wanting to use Rosemead Park. If permissible, they would like to use the area from Mission Drive to approximately the ball diamond. 20. Mr. Laudenslayer, Director of Recreation S Parks, requested that 25% of the picnic area be reserved for local use, if the request is granted. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing proposal be accepted, with a limit of 50% of the park area to be used as designated by the Director of Recreation & Parks, the balance to be restricted to no dogs, and that the City receive 25% of the entry fee charges and 5% of the gross for food concession; and further, that a fee of $25 be charged as a clean-up deposit, refundable upon discretion of the Director of Recreation & Parks. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Taylor ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. A. Mrs. Lillian Sacco, 3220 N. Walnut Grove Avenue, addressed the Council and questioned who would be assessed for the installation of sidewalks on the east side of Walnut Grove Avenue if enough signatures are obtained to proceed. Mr. Street explained the City's policy, and stated the property ow^ers would be assessed for this improvement. B. Mrs. Sacco also expressed opposition to the type material used by the Park Department to fill in the parkway along the east side of Walnut Grove Avenue. The following persons also addressed the Council and concurred with the remarks made by Mrs. Sacco: Mrs. Barnes, 3300 N. Walnut Grove Avenue Mr. C.G. Swagger, 3248 N. Walnut Grove Avenue Mr. Peter Sacco, 3220 N. Walnut Grove Avenue Mayor Andersen stated that the Council, in ordering this work done, felt it was necessary as a safety precaution for the children walking to and from school. Page Seven C/C 2/10/70 C. Mr. Frank Scorcia, 9262 E. Valley Boulevard, addressed the Council stating he has submitted plans for approval to build a caretaker's dwelling in a C-3 zone at 9254 E. Valley Boulevard. The proposed dwelling is to be occupied by his family, and is a two-story, five bedroom with approximately 2,000 square feet of living area and a two car garage. Mr. Scorcia stated he was informed that his proposed caretaker dwelling was considered as a single family residence, and therefore would not receive approval as such. Planning Director Contreras briefly explained the request of Mr. Scorcio, and advised that he had received from the City Attorney a legal opinion as to what determines or separates a caretaker's dwelling from a residence. There being no objections, this matter was taken under submission and placed on the next agenda for consideration. D. Mr. Ken Camp, Principal of Willard School, addressed the Council and concurred that there were holes in the parkway area along the east side of Walnut Grove Avenue, and the children were having to walk in the street due to this hazard. Mr. Camp stated he felt that the right of way covered with the decomposed granite, was done so with good intentions of the Council. E. Mrs. Dolores Callanti, 3104 N. Walnut Grove Avenue, appeared before the Council, urging the installation of sidewalks on the east side of Walnut Grove Avenue. 21. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Mayor Andersen questioned Councilman Maude, the City's representative to the California Contract Cities Association, as to the increase in dues proposed by the Association. Councilman Maude stated the proposed increase is designed to cover numerous expenses,as the Association is growing very rapidly. The.fee schedule is realistic and will help in supporting an expanded program of activities designed to benefit and strengthen the Contract City concept and better serve the special interests of the members. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Mayor Andersen, and unanimously carried, that this Council has no objection to the increase in dues as proposed by the California Contract Cities Association, which would be $400.00 if approved; and that we instruct our representative Councilman Maude, to convey our feelings on this matter at the February 18th membership meeting. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Taylor B. Mayor Andersen presented an invitation from the Rosemead Business and Professional Women's Club for Tuesday, February 17, 1970, when they will be celebrating their 8th Birthday and Boss's Night. It will be held at the T & J Restaurant beginning at 6:30 p.m. Fr • Page Eight C/C 2/10/70 • C. Mayor Andersen presented an invitation from the South E1 Monte Sister City Association for Tuesday, February 24th at 8:00 p.m. This will be a slide show presentation on Taxco, Mexico and will be held at the South El Monte City Hall. D. Mayor Andersen presented a letter from Carl 0. Wedberg, Division Manager of Southern California Edison Company, submitting his resignation from the Economic Development Committee, effective March 1, 1970. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the staff be instructed to prepare an appropriate resolution, for pre- sentation by the Mayor, commending Mr. Wedberg. E. City Manager Gunn stated that drawings for the Zapopan Plaza plaque have been completed, and requested the Council to designate which sketch they preferred so that he may proceed with informal quotations. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that we accept Sketch No. 2 and authorize the City Manager to proceed as requested. F. It was moved by Councilman Pike and second by Mayor Andersen, that the City Manager instruct our Planning Consultant to re-study the Circulation Element of our General Plan, and submit a report to the Council within 90 days. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and carried, that the fore- going motion be tabled. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: Pike ABSENT Councilmen: Taylor Following further consideration, it was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the staff be instructed to investigate the agreement between the City and Planning Consultant Larry Wise, to determine what obligations, if any, he owes to the City, and submit this information at the next meeting. G. Councilman Pike commented on "Operation Identification", a program proposed by the Community Relations Officer. Mr. Pike indicated he would like the Council to consider this item at the next meeting; and there being no objec- tions this matter was placed on the,next agenda. H. Councilman Maude,presented a letter from Betty C. Meyer with regard to trash pick-up, street cleaning, time limit parking and street trees. Mr. Street accepted the letter and stated he would look into the complaints. Councilman Maude stated he was approached by a gentleman interested in annexing the area 1-1/2'blocks west of Don Boscoe,in the vicinity of Paramound Boulevard and Hill Drive; and if the City desires they can contact him.for further details. Page Nine C/C 2/10/70 J. Councilman Maude stated that on December 23rd, the Council approved a request to pull all new lines from the Edison building at Garvey Park to the existing poles, and wiring from the poles with all new sockets and light reflectors in connection with lighting the tennis courts. Councilman Maude stated the purchase order requested that the contractor provide and install all new lines from the Edison building, including all new sockets and light reflectors, where needed. Dr. Maude questioned Mr. Laudenslayer as to the discrepancy of the purchase order and the work actually authorized. Mr. Laudenslayer stated that new lines were not pulled, as the contractor is still making tests to determine whether this work is actually necessary. K. it was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the staff be instructed to prepare an appropriate resolution honoring Supervisor Frank Bonelli, and suitable for presentation by the Mayor at his testimonial dinner. 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 11:00 o'clock p.m. CITY CLERK MAYOR