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CC - 06-09-70CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF JUNE 9, 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 Taylor at 8:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Pike. The Invocation was delivered by Mr. Doug Stone, Manager of Rosemead Chamber of Commerce. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor Absent: Councilmen: None Ex•officio: Andersen, Contreras, Foutz, Gunn, Joehnck, Street 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 26, 1970 - REGULAR MEETING JUNE 2, 1970 - ADJOURNED MEETING JUNE 3, 1970 - ADJOURNED MEETING JUNE 8, 1970 - ADJOURNED MEETING It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of May 26, June 2, 3 and 8, 1970, be approved as printed. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. AVENUE (WEST SIDE) 3BETWEEN FARTSONOANDFHEASSESSMENTS. LLMAN. CURB, GUTTER, DRIVEWAY APPROACHES. Assistant City Manager Street reported that total cost of this improvement is $1,841.53. Mayor Taylor requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. No one responded. The hearing was declared open at 8.:04 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD THERECONFIRMNING(THE HELLMAN). Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 70-38 be adopted. 5. RESOLUTIONO. 7-39. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. WALNUT GROVE NAVENUE - 0 Mr. Street advised that total assessment for the three properties involved is $3,750.51. Mayor Taylor requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. The oath was administered by City Clerk Andersen. • Page Two C/C 6/9/70 11 Mrs. Vivian Malvic, 3024 Walnut Grove Avenue, addressed the Council and stated that she and her husband are being assessed for $2,155.01 as their portion of this improvement, and questioned whether some consideration could be given as they are both retired and on a limited income, Mr. Gunn recommended the Council permit the Malvic's to pay their assessment on a 10 year bond, Mayor Taylor declared the public hearing closed at 8:08 p.m. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (WALNUT GROVE AVENUE - 3024-3118-3332). Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No, 70-39 be adopted. It was further moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that any property owner within this assessment project be allowed to pay said assessment on a 10 year blond, 6, RESOLUTION NO, CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. MUSCATEL AVENUE (EAST S DES [BETWEEN BOYDTON AND GRAND, CURB, GUTTER, DRIVEWAY APPROACHES, SIDEWALK, Mr, Street advised that total cost of this improvement is $1,60-1,42, Mayor Taylor requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. The oath was administered by City Clerk Andersen, The hearing was declared open at 8:11 o'clock p.m. Mr, Edmond Coopee, 4834 N. Muscatel Ave., addressed the Council and questioned the amount being assessed for extra- ordinary excavation, Mr. Coopee requested he be permitted to discuss this further with the engineer involved in order to justify the amount being charged, Mayor Taylor declared the public hearing closed at 8:20 p.m. Following consideration of Mr. Coopee's request, this matter was continued to the next regular meeting and staff directed to investigate further, 7, RESOLUTION NO, 70-40, CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS, GLADYS AVENUE (BOTH SIDES) BETWEEN KLINGERMAN STREET AND NORTHERLY TERMINUS. CURB, GUTTER, DRIVEWAY APPROACHES, Mr. Street reported that total cost of this improvement is $3,448,59. Mayor Taylor requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. • Page Three C/C 6/9/70 The oath was administered by City Clerk Andersen, Mayor Taylor declared the public hearing open at 8:22 p.m, Mrs, William Lujan, 2451 Gladys Ave., addressed the Council and questioned whether the street would be paved now that the curbs and gutters have been installed,, City Manager Gunn replied this would be given consideration, and possibly included in the summer street improvement program. The hearing was declared closed at 8:25 p.m, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (GLADYS AVENUE-BOTH SIDES-BETWEEN KLINGERMAN STREET AND NORTHERLY TERMINUS), Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 70-40 be adopted, 8, RESOLUTION NO. 70-41, CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS, ANGELUS AVENUE (EAST SIDE) BETWEEN PARK STREET AND SOUTHERLY TERMINUS, CURB, GUTTER, DRIVEWAY APPROACHES. Mr, Street stated that total cost of this project is $232,05. Mayor Taylor requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. No one responded. The hearing was declared open at 8:27 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (ANGELUS AVENUE - EAST SIDE - BETWEEN PARK STREET AND SOUTHERLY TERMINUS). Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 70-41 be adopted, 9, STREET IMPROVEMENTS. MUSCATEL AVENUE (EAST SIDE) BETWEEN NORWOOD PLACE AND MARSHALL STREET. CURB, GUTTER, DRIVEWAY APPROACHES AND SIDEWALKS, Mr, Street advised that the subject street is already over 500% improved; this hearing being for the balance of properties involved, Mayor Taylor requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. No one responded. The hearing was declared open at 8:28 o'clock p.m. No one responded and hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that we proceed with the foregoing improvement as funds are available. • 10. Page Four C/C 6/9/70 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 0 ORDINANCE NO. 292. ZONE CHANGE NO. 44. R-1 TO C-3 AND P. NORTHWEST CORNER OF IVAR AVENUE AND STEELE STREET. SECOND READING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-1 TO C-3 AND P AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Joehnck presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No..292 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 11. ORDINANCE NO. 293. DECLARING INTENTION TO ORDER CHANGE OF GRADE ON WALNUT GROVE AVENUE BETWEEN KLINGERMAN STREET AND SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD. SECOND READING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER A CHANGE OF GRADE ON WALNUT GROVE AVENUE BETWEEN KLINGERMAN STREET AND SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD. Attorney Joehnck presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 293 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 12. TRAFFIC OPERATIONS PROGRAM TO INCREASE CAPACITY AND SAFETY (TOPICS). Mr. Gunn presented this report stating as follows: "Through Supervisor Bonelli, the County has offered us gas tax funds in the amount of our 'TOPICS' allocation, in return for receiving an assignment of the allocation. We are assured that this trade would in no way affect adversely the regular annual gas tax allocation by the County to the City of Rosemead. The County gas tax funds we would receive could be used on any of our Select System streets. There is no matching-funds requirement. If we should retain our 'TOPICS' allocations, those funds could only be used for approved 'TOPICS' programs, and we have no reasonable assurance that any of the projects in our fore- cast would be approved for 'TOPICS' funds. The matching-funds requirement should be considered and is 71.31% Federal to 28.69% local. Page Five C/C 6/9/70 E There is very real doubt that Rosemead could qualify any of its planned projects for 'TOPICS' participation. It is most probable that the same would apply to most of the contract cities of Los Angeles County. The County, on the other hand, has a multitude of projects which could be made to qualify. Since 'TOPICS' funds which are unused would revert, it seems to us that the County would prefer that those funds be used to upgrade the total County system of streets and highways. It is our opinion that this attitude is beneficial to all concerned. It is recommended that the County offer be accepted, and that the Council determine by minute order its intention to assign Rosemead's 'TOPICS' allocation to the County of Los Angeles, in return for an equal amount in 'HTC' funds." Following consideration and discussion, it was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that we approve the foregoing recommendation, and assign the City's "TOPICS" allocation to the County of Los Angeles,in return for an equal amount of "Highway through Cities" funds. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 13. REPORT ON FLOOD DAMAGE INSURANCE. Mr. Gunn reported that per Council direction from the last regular meeting, local insurance agents were contacted to see how many calls they receive for flood damage insurance, and the staff was advised they had never had a call for this type of insurance. There being no objections the foregoing report was declared received. NEW BUSINESS 14. RESOLUTION NO. 70-42. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $56,015.79 AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 8958-9031. City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 70-42 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 15. AGREEMENT WITH ACCO COMPANY FOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF CITY HALL AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT. Mr. Gunn presented this agreement advising of the rate increase from $60 to $66 per month and recommended approval. A • Page Six C/C 6/9/70 It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that we approve the foregoing agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 16. 17. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR 1970-1971. It was recommended this be held June 23; there being no objections so ordered, COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS NONE COMMUNICATIONS 18. FLAG DAY - JUNE 14TH (NOT ON AGENDA) Mr. Gunn presented several communications from various organizations requesting that citizens be urged to fly the American flag on Flag Day, June 14 to and including July 4, It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that we go on record in support of the foregoing, and urge the citizens of Rosemead to fly the American flag from June 14 to and including July 4, 1970. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO - NOT ON AGENDA) Mr. Gunn stated at its meeting of May 27, the Commission adopted an order closing the hearing on Rosemead's proposed Annexation No. 39 and continued the matter to June 10 at 9:00 a.m. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that the City's application for proposed Annexation No. 39 be withdrawn prior to final consideration. DRUG ABUSE AND NARCOTICS PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL (NOT ON AGENDA) Mr. Gunn stated that at the last meeting of the above Council, a new policy was adopted for direction of the administration of the Open Door Free Drug Clinic in Alhambra, and a resolution passed creating a committee of ten members to recommend policies to Family Counseling Service Board of Directors for the operation of the Open Door Clinic and to act in an advisory capacity to the Open Door, Membership will be drawn from the Alhambra City Schools, the Los Angeles County Health Department, a representative approved by the City Council of each city providing funds for the support of Open Door, two members chosen by the Drug Abuse and Narcotic Prevention Committee, one medical doctor, and one member from Family Counseling Service of West San Gabriel Valley, who shall serve as chairman. It was requested the City Council select one of their members or any other qualified person to become a member of this Open Door Advisory Committee. There being no objections, Mr. Gunn was appointed to serve as the City's representative on this committee. Page Seven 6/9/70 DEL MAR IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION (NOT ON AGENDA) Mr. Taylor presented this communication from Louise Klinger, President of the above Association, regarding the posting of new 30 MPH speed limit signs on Emerson Avenue between Del Mar Avenue and San Gabriel Boulevard, Mr, Taylor stated it is requested by the Association, that the Council reduce the speed limit from 30 MPH to 25 MPH. Councilman Maude indicated a petition should be received of residents on Emerson Avenue sufficiently supporting this request and referred to the Traffic Commission for consideration. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen, and carried, that the foregoing signs be changed and the speed limit reduced to 25 miles per hour. Councilman Maude voted nay, 19. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE, A. Mr. Thomas Bugbee, 8517 Drayer Lane, submitted a petition containing 19 signatures, protesting the construction of large multi-story buildings recently started by the Narramore Christian Foundation at 1409 N. Walnut Grove Avenue, Mr, Bugbee also requested on behalf of the petitioners that all future buildings on the site of the Narramore Christian Foundation be restricted to one-story, the present zoning be changed, and that the building permit already issued be suspended until their petition has been settled, Attorney Joehnck stated that once a building permit has been issued and construction has begun, with the benefit of said permit, the applicant has a vested right to continue building the structure and therefore, the City would have no basis for enjoining the con- tinuation of structures which have already been permitted and begun, B. Mr, Hecter Sparza, 8504 La Madrina Avenue, addressed the Council and protested the number of horses located at 1042 San Gabriel Boulevard, Mr. Street requested that Mr. Sparza meet with him tomorrow and discuss the problem further. C. Mrs. William Lujan, 2451 Gladys Avenue, addressed the Council and advised that the street sweeper has not swept in front of her home since May 7th, Mr. Street took this complaint under submission and stated he would report it to the contractor. D. Mr, W. B. O'Connor, 4635 Fendyke Avenue, addressed the Council and expressed appreciation for the installation of traffic signals at Muscatel Avenue and Mission Drive, 20, MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Councilman Pike suggested that consideration be given to officially appointing a member of the Council to act as a liaison between the City Council and Chamber of Commerce. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that we adjourn to Wednesday, June 10 at 7:30 a.m. Meeting adjourned at 9.20 p,m, C' TY E; / M,A*8