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CC - 03-10-70CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MARCH 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 8:00 o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Maude. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Benjamin Allison, Associate Pastor of the Church of Christ. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon Absent: Councilmen: None Ex officio: Andersen, Contreras, Foutz, Gunn, Street, Watson 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 24, 1970 - REGULAR MEETING. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of February 24, 1970, be approved as printed. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. ORDINANCE NO. 288. REGULATING LAND USES IN THE R-3 AND R-4 ZONES. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGULATING LAND USES IN THE R-3 AND R-4 RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 258 FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. URGENCY. City Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to address the Council on this matter to please stand and be sworn. No one responded. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:05 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 288 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 5. RESOLUTION NO. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. GARVEY AVENUE (N/S) BETWEEN SAN GABRIEL BLVD. AND CHARLOTTE AVENUE. CURB, GUTTER, DRIVEWAY APPROACHES, SIDEWALKS, STREET TREES. Assistant City Manager Street requested that this hearing be rc-scheduled for March 24th, due to an error in the assessments. There being no objections it was so ordered. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 70-13. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. MUSCATEL AVENUE (W/S) BETWEEN VALLEY BOULEVARD AND RALPH STREET. CURB, GUTTER, DRIVEWAY APPROACHES, SIDEWALKS. Assistant City Manager. Street reported that the assessments-° for this project total $2,938.50. Page Two C/C 3/10/70 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. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (MUSCATEL AVENUE - WEST SIDE - VALLEY BOULEVARD TO RALPH STREET). City Attorney Watson 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 No. 70-13 be adopted, 7. ZONE CHANGE NO. 42, R-1 AND P TO C-3. FIRST CITY BANK, Planning Director Contreras presented the factual data report stating this request is to remove existing P and R-1 zoning and establish a C-3 Medium Commercial zone on the subject property. The site location consists of four lots on the north side of Steele Street between 9009 and 9039, and the reason for the request is that said applicant proposes to construct a new bank building on the site, Mr. Contreras stated that this zone change complies with the General Plan, and therefore,,the Commission recommends their approval of the request. 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 8:13 o'clock p.m. Mr. Burk Kellogg, President of First City Bank, appeared and spoke in favor of the requested zone change, Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:15 o'clock p.m. Discussion by the Council included consideration of applying a design overlay on the subject zone change. Following consideration, it was moved by Councilman Taylor and second by Mayor Andersen, that Zone Change No. 42 be approved with a design overlay. Mr. Burk Kellogg, the applicant, addressed the Council in opposition to the design overlay being imposed on the property. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing re-opened at 8:20 o'clock p.m. Mr. Andrew Kratpman, O.K. Earl Corporation, Pasadena, representing First City Bank, also addressed the Council in opposition to the proposed design overlay. City Attorney Watson briefly outlined the D Zone regulations as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance. Page Three C/C 3/10/70 Mr. Kellogg appeared again and withdrew the zone change application. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:30 o'clock p.m. Following further consideration, it was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Mayor Andersen, and carried, that the foregoing motion be amended by deleting the design overlay. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Pike, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: Taylor ABSTAINED:Councilmen: Maude y Ag~SENT:~ Councilmen: None The original motion, as amended, carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Andersen, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSTAINED:Councilmen: Maude Mr. Kellogg requested that the Council consider his application resubmitted. ORDINANCE NO. 289. CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-1 AND P TO C-3 AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. INTRODUCTION. City Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 289 be introduced. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSTAINED.:Councilmen: Maude ABSENT: Councilmen: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. ORDINANCE NO. 286. ADOPTION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE CODE. 9. ORDINANCE NO. 287. ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT TO COUNTY HIGHWAY PERMIT ORDINANCE. City Attorney Watson advised the Council that public hearings should be held on the above-mentioned ordinances; and there being no objections these matters were set for March 24th. 10. ORDINANCE NO. 290. ZONE CHANGE NO. 41. R-1 TO P AND APPLYING CIVIC CENTER OVERLAY ZONE. INTRODUCTION. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY. City Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. Page Four C/C 3/10/70 IV It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 290 be introduced. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 70-14. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $76,,560.30 AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 8385-8453. City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 70-14 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 12 OPERATION IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM. City Manager Gunn stated this proposed program, as submitted by Deputy Arnold, is to discourage theft and burglary by identifica- tion of valuables, and whereby citizens can take steps to safe- guard their own personal possessions. It was pointed out that by using an electric etching tool, the owner's driver's license number is engraved on items such as Bicycles, tools, radios, appliances, televisions sets, etc. The driver's license number is used because it can be readily traced by any law enforcement agency, and will reveal the owner's most recent address. Mr. Gunn stated that an electric etching tool would be loaned for this purpose, on a two day basis, and could be checked out by an individual at City Hall. The City's cost would not exceed $100 and this would include a supply of gummed stickers to be used on windows. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that we accept the foregoing program at a cost not to exceed $100, and that a reasonable tool deposit be required to insure return. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 13 APPROVAL OF SURVEY MONUMENTS AND RELEASE OF BOND - TRACT 29296. MARSHALL STREET BETWEEN IVAR AVENUE AND ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD. City Manager Gunn reported that field inspection of the monu- mentation for the subject tract was made by the County Engineer, and all monuments and tie points were found to be in a satis- factory manner. The work was completed by a private engineer, for the subdivider, in accordance with the agreement and bond on file. 14. 0 Page Five C/C 3/10/70 11 Mr. Gunn stated it is the recommendation of the County Engineer that the Council approve the work and.release the faithful performance bond. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that we approve the foregoing recom- mendation and exonerate the bond in connection therewith. JOINT DEVELOPMENT OF NEW BALL DIAMOND AT GARVEY PARK. Mr. Ralph Laudenslayer, Director of Recreation & Parks, advised the Council that the staff has been exploring the possibility of the City and the Rebel Little League cooperatively con- structing a minor league field on'the newly acquired land adjacent to Duff School. The refurbishing by the City of the area north of the handball courts into a picnic and tot play area was also reviewed. Mr. Laudenslayer outlined the effects the new ball diamond and picnic area would have on the park, if approved, and briefly explained the proposed responsibilities of the Recreation & Park Department and Rebel Little League in connection with this development. A proposal was also presented from the Rosemead Rebel Little League, desiring to operate the Garvey Park Snack Bar beginning May 2 and ending July 4, 1970, returning 20% of the gross profits to the City. It was recommended by the staff that the League operate the concession stand with 20% of the net profits to be returned to the City. Mr. Laudenslayer stated it would cost approximately $1200 for the purchase and installation of a backstop, and that $1000 is available, due to change of budget priorities. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that we proceed with the development of a new ball diamond at Garvey Park with the maximum cost being $2500; said cost to include purchase and installation of a backstop, dugout, rubber and plates, dugout benches, bases, back and side fencing, and such other items as are pertinent to a ball diamond. Roll Call.Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that we accept the proposal submitted by the Rosemead Rebel Little League with the return of 20% of the gross profits to the City. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen.: It was agreed amongst the "gross profits" shall mea sales. Andersen, Maude, Pike,.Taylor, Whiddon None None Council that in this particular matter, n the difference between purchases and Page Six C/C 3/10/70 15. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATES ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: A. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. DELTA ST. (W/S) BETWEEN DOROTHY AVENUE AND DELTA PLACE. B. ZONE CHANGE NO. 43. R-3 AND P TO C-3d. A S M FOOD SERVICES. NORTHWEST CORNER OF ROSEMEAD BLVD. AND NEVADA STREET. C. STREET NAME CHANGES. It was recommended by the staff that hearing.be set for March 24th; there being no objections it was so ordered. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 16. PLANNING COMMISSION: Planning Director Contreras stated that the Planning Commission desires to meet in joint session with the Council on the 31st of this month, and if agreeable, would like this to be a dinner meeting. This was acceptable with the Council,and the staff was requested to make the arrangements. COMMUNICATIONS 17. A. SHARON BIDDLE, WILLARD SCHOOL PTA PRESIDENT. Mrs. Richardson, 3117 N. Ivar Avenue, representing the Willard School P.T.A., addressed the Council advising of the property owners hesitancy to sign the petition for sidewalks on the east side of Walnut Grove Avenue, Hellman to Garvey, and urging that the sidewalks be installed, even if at City's expense. Mrs. Glenn Sharp of 3220 N. Walnut Grove Avenue, and Mr. Carl Beatty of 3224 N. Walnut Grove Avenue, also addressed the Council and concurred with the remarks of Mrs. Richardson. Following discussion the staff was requested to research this matter to determine how many property owners have signed the petition thus far, and what additional percentage is needed in order for the City to proceed. B. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE. City Manager Gunn stated at the Beautification Committee of February 4th it was recommended that Pike's Furniture Store at 9142 East Valley Boulevard, be awarded the beautification award for the month of February, 1970. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Whiddon, and carried, that we approve the foregoing recommendation and request a plaque be prepared for presentation at the next meeting. Councilman Pike abstained from voting. C. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. Mr. Barney Cooper, 312 Ralph Street, San Gabriel, representing the Y.M.C.A. Indian Guides, addressed the Council requesting that the week of June 1 through 6 be designated as Indian Guide Week in the City of Rosemead, as they would like the opportunity to make the citizens of Rosemead aware of what the Indian Guide Program is, and what it has to offer a father and son. There being no objections this proclamation was authorized. Page Seven C/C 3/10/70 D. U.S. BUREAU OF CENSUS. Mayor Andersen stated that as of April 1, 1970, the U.S. Depart- ment of Commerce, Bureau of Census, will be conducting the Nineteenth Census, and are requesting the City to declare April 1, 1970 as Census Day. There being no objections a proclamation was so ordered. E. ESTHER BENAVIDS, LA CABANA CLUB - 2247 N. SAN GABRIEL BLVD. City Manager Gunn presented this request stating that licensee wishes to operate between the hours of 2 and 6 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and is requesting a special after-hours permit in order to do so. Mr. Gunn advised that this matter was discussed with Captain Trask of the Sheriff's Department, and it was his recommendation that the request be denied. it was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing request be denied. 18. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. A. Mr. Jim Ryan, 3618 N. Earle Street, appeared before the Council requesting upgrading of Marshall Street between Walnut Grove Avenue and San Gabriel Boulevard. City Manager Gunn stated that a number of properties in this area would be assessed not only for the footage on Marshall Street, but would have an obligation for the side street improvements. Mr. Gunn stated if it is the wish of the Council, the staff could prepare a recommendation for modification of the City's policy for such cases as the one in question. This was acceptable to the Council and so requested. 19. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Mayor Andersen presented a letter from Carl Wedberg expressing appreciation for the resolution presented him upon his retirement from the Edison Company. B. Mayor Andersen presented a letter from Supervisor Bonelli extending appreciation for the resolution presented to him, and the hospitality received at his recent testimonial dinner. C. Mayor Andersen presented notification of an open house honoring Captain Charles Olsen at Fire Station No. 42 on Thursday, March 12th from 2 to 4:30 p.m. D. Mayor Andersen suggested that the Council give consideration to perhaps forming a Legislative Committee, and if desired this could be discussed at the next meeting. E. Mayor Andersen stated he wished to appoint Mr. C.E. Hathaway, District Manager of Southern California Edison Company, as a member of the Economic Development Committee. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointment be ratified. • Page Eight C/C 3/10/70 C, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Mayor Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the first day of the Spring and Summer swim seasons at Rosemead and Garvey Pools, be declared free days. G. City Manager Gunn requested authorization to proceed with the installation of sidewalks, landscaping and sprinkler system on City-owned property at the southwest corner of Rose(nead Boulevard and Marshall Street; approximate cost $950. LfLr_daCtr~v~/,g~zve- G ~L.~o_a LL - It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved and the necessary funds authorized. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: Pike ABSENT: Councilmen: None 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. f~ _A -z CITY CLERK MAYOR