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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF JUNE 23, 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 Mayor Pro Tem Maude.
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend John Clarkson of
the Rosemead Foursquare Gospel Church. -
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike,
- Taylor
Absent: Councilmen None
Ex officio: Andersen, Contreras, Foutz, Gunn, Street, Watson
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 90, 1970 REGULAR -ADJOURNED MEETING MEETING
Councilman Maude made reference to the minutes of June 10,
Budget Study/Account 8300/.05bI and requested the minutes be
corrected to show that the discussion included the entire .05
account and the motion should reflect the same, thus striking
the letter "b" from this paragraph.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of June
9, 1970, be approved as printed and the minutes of June 10,1970,
be approved as corrected.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
4. BEAUTIFICATION AWARD - INGLESIDE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER.
Mayor Taylor presented this award on behalf of the Beautification
Committee to Mr. Bud Newell, Administrator of Ingleside Mental
Health Center.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. STREET IMPROVEMENTS. VALLEY BOULEVARD - SOUTH SIDE - BETWEEN
GERNART AND MUSCATEL AVENUES, AND NORTH SIDE - BETWEEN
BARTLETT AND MUSCATEL AVENUES. SIDEWALKS ONLY.
City Manager Gunn stated this particular portion of Valley
Boulevard is already over 50% improved, and therefore this
hearing is for the remaining properties involved.
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 8:05 o'clock p.m.
The following persons addressed the Council and requested
that the above improvements be done at a later date:
Mr. Lorene Rightmeier, 8724 E. Valley Blvd.
Mrs. Irene Gladysz, owner of 8729 E. Valley Blvd.
Mrs. Santino Cordasco, 8718 E. Valley Blvd.
Mayor Taylor declared the hearing closed at 8:15 o'clock p.m.
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It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that we proceed with
the foregoing improvement as funds are available.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike,
Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
6. STREET IMPROVEMENTS. ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD - WEST SIDE - BETWEEN
NEVADA AND GUESS STREETS. SIDEWALKS ONLY.
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 8:25 o'clock p.m.
Mr. William B. Paul, 3925 Rosemead Blvd.,
addressed the Council and questioned why his
property was the only one involved in this
improvement.
City Manager Gunn replied it is because Mr. Paul's property
is the only remaining one unimproved within this particular
block.
Mayor Taylor declared the public hearing closed at 8:26 p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Hunter, and unanimously carried, that we proceed with the
foregoing improvement as funds are available.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike,
Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
7. 1970-71 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET.
Mayor Taylor requested anyone wishing to be heard to please
stand and be sworn. No one responded.
The hearing was declared open at 8:30 o'clock p.m. No one
responded and the hearing closed immediately.
The Council indicated their desire to discuss the budget
further before final adoption, and there being no objections
it was deferred to a later date.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. RESOLUTION NO. 70-43. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. MUSCATEL
AVENUE (E/S) BETWEEN BOYDTON AND GRAND AVENUES. CURB,
GUTTER, DRIVEWAY APPROACHES AND SIDEWALKS.
Assistant City Manager Street stated as per Council's request,
Mr. Coopee's assessment with regard to extraordinary excavation
was reviewed and found to be correct as originally reported.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS
THEREIN (MUSCATEL AVENUE-EAST SIDE-BETWEEN BOYDTON AND GRAND
AVENUES).
City Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
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It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading be
waived and Resolution No. 70-43 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike,
Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
NEW BUSINESS
9. RESOLUTION NO. 70-44. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $50,776.42
AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 9032-9093.
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. 70-44 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike,
Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
10. RESOLUTION NO. 70-45. REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF AID TO
CITIES FUNDS FOR MAINTENANCE OF SELECT SYSTEM STREETS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS
FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SELECT SYSTEM STREETS.
Attorney Watson 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. 70-45 be adopted.
11. FUND TRANSFER.
Mr. Gunn stated the arrangement between the City and the
County of Los Angeles, whereby a sub-office of the County
Health Department was established adjacent to Garvey Park,
spanned at least three fiscal years.
We now find that funds were expended for paving, fencing,
etc., without budgetary preparation.
Mr. Gunn recommended that $8,500 be transferred from
Capital Outlay Reserve to Parks Division - Land Acquisition,
Account No. 8181, to balance out the present overdraft and
provide a small balance to cover minor increases which may
develop.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recom-
mendation be approved and the necessary transfer authorized.
REVI SO
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Roll Call Vote as follows:
REVISED • REVISED
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
12. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT - ROSEMEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Mr. Gunn presented this agreement advising that the terms and pro-
visions are the same as last year with the exception of extending
the agreement an additional year.
Mr. Richard Miller, President of Rosemead Chamber of Commerce,
addressed the Council and commented briefly on the Chamber's
basic function, the current activities being.planned, and a
proposed city directory.
Mr. Frank Di Noto, also representing the Chamber; addressed
the Council and discussed the proposed city directory.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude and second by
Councilman Andersen, that we approve the foregoing renewal agreement
and authorize the Mayor to execute.
Councilman Pike requested that he be permitted to review the original
agreement before taking action on the above amendment.
There being no objections the meeting was recessed at 9:16 p.m., and
the City Clerk requested to obtain the agreement.
The meeting reconvened at 9:25 p.m. and the Mayor called for the
question on the foregoing motion.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
13. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT - WYCKOFF ASSOCIATES.
Beth Wyckoff addressed the Council stating the present agreement expires
June 3,Oth of this year, and requested renewal of said agreement with
remuneration at the same $450 per month.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike, and
unanimously carried, that we renew 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
14. PROPOSAL FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT. 1970-71 FISCAL YEAR - LOS ANGELES
COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT.
Mr. Gunn presented the above proposal advising of the following
recommended level of Law Enforcement for fiscal year 1970-71:
A. One General Law Car around the clock
seven days per week .
B. One Quarter of one General Law Car
around the clock seven days per week
C. Two One Man Traffic Cars eight hours
a day five days per week.
D. One One Man Traffic Car eight hours a day
six days per week
E. One Three Wheeled Motorcycle eight hours
a day five days per week
$ 230,043
57,501
68,684
41,211
31,368
$ 428,807
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Roll Call Vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike,
Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
12.
RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT - ROSEMEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Mr. Gunn presented this agreement advising that the terms
and provisions of said renewal amendment are the same as last
year with the exception of extending the agreement one
additional year.
Mr. Richard Miller, President of Rosemead Chamber
of Commerce, addressed the Council and commented
briefly on the Chamber's basic function, their
current activities now being planned, and the
proposed city directory.
Mr. Frank DiNoto, also representing the Chamber
of Commerce, addressed the Council and discussed
the proposed city directory.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude and
second by Councilman Andersen, that we approve the foregoing
renewal agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute.
Councilman Pike requested that he be permitted to review the
original agreement with the Chamber before taking action on
the above amendment.
There being no objections the meeting was recessed at
9:16 p.m. and the City Clerk requested to obtain the
agreement.
Mayor Taylor reconvened the meeting at 9:25 p.m.
Mayor Taylor called for the question and the foregoing motion
unanimously carried.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike,
Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
14. PROPOSAL FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT - 1970-71 FISCAL YEAR - LOS ANGELES
COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT.
Mr. Gunn presented the above proposal advising of the following
recommended level of Law Enforcement for fiscal year 1970-71:
A.
One General
Law Car around the clock
seven days
per week
B.
One Quarter
of one General Law Car
around the
clock seven days per week
C.
Two One Man
Traffic Cars eight hours
a day five
days per week
D.
One One Man
Traffic Car eight hours a day
six days pe
r week
E.
One Three Wheeled Motorcycle eight hours
a day five
days per week
$ 23 0 , 043
57,501
68,684
41,211
31,368
$ -T2-FT-07-
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It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Hunter, and unanimously carried, that we accept the foregoing
recommended level of law enforcement for fiscal year 1970-71.
Roll Call Vote as follows:,
AYES., Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike,
Taylor
NOES.: Councilmen: None
l\BSENT: Councilmen: None
Attorney Watson stated he has reviewed the proposed Law Enforce-
ment Services Agreement, and the agreement as drawn, does notl
by its provisions provide a 30-day notice of termination.
Mr. Watson suggested the Council approve said agreement and
authorize its execution on the condition that it be subject
to termination by the City on a 30-day notice.
Mr. Watson also pointed out this has been discussed with
the County Counsel and is acceptable to them.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that we accept the fore-
going recommendation and include in the law enforcement. services
agreement the 30-day termination clause as stated above...
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike,
Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
15. PURCHASE APPROVALS - RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Ralph Laudenslayer, Director of Recreation Parks, stated
in order to get immediate and full use this summer of various
equipment which is tentatively approved in the 1970-71 budget,
staff would like authorization to proceed with the purchases of
certain capital outlay items on July 1.
The Council took no action on the above and the foregoing
report was filed.
16. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON ZONE CHANGE NO. 45 - CM TO Ml -
4921 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE.
It was recommended this hearing be held July 14th; and there
being no objections so ordered.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
17. PLANNING COMMISSION:
A. REQUEST FOR JOINT MEETING WITH COUNCIL ON TUESDAY,
JUNE 30TH.
Mayor Taylor stated the Commission is requesting a meeting
with the Council for further study of the proposed sign
ordinance, and if agreeable would like to meet on Tuesday,
June 30th at 7:00 p.m.
The Council indicated they were in accord with the above
request;
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TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
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A. MUSCATEL AVENUE BETWEEN GRAND AND VALLEY BOULEVARD -
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS.
Traffic Engineer Envall made reference to a field observation
regarding the portion of Muscatel Avenue between the above
limits having uncontrolled intersections, and advised that
the Commission is recommending that Muscatel Avenue be made
a through street requiring all approaching streets to stop,
with stop and stop bar pavement markings.
The uncontrolled streets are as follows:
1
Faircrest Drive
at
the west approach
to Muscatel Avenue.
.
2.
Boydton Street
at t
he east approach
to Muscatel Avenue.
3.
Lawrence Street
at
the east approach
to Muscatel Avenue.
4.
Scott Street at
the
west approach to
Muscatel Avenue.
5.
Hovey Street at
the
west approach to
Muscatel Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be
approved.
B. SOUTH SIDE OF POTRETO GRANDE DRIVE AT THE WEST APPROACH
TO SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD - REFLECTORS.
Mr. Envall made reference to a request from Mr. Dale Warner
of the County Road Department, requesting two (2) three
unit reflectors for a curbed out section on the south side
of Potrero Grande at the west approach to San Gabriel Boule-
vard, and stated that the Commission recommends Council
approval.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Hunter, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recom-
mendation be approved.
C. HELLMAN AVENUE BETWEEN STEVENS AND PROSPECT AVENUES -
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS.
Mr. Envall stated in order to provide better adherence to
curb marking practices and a more orderly arrangement
adjacent to the Ingleside Hospital, the Commission is recom-
mending that marked parallel parking stalls with appropriate
red curb markings be placed on both sides of Hellman Avenue
between Stevens and Prospect Avenues.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Hunter, and carried, that the foregoing recommendation be
approved. Councilman Maude abstained from voting.
COMMUNICATIONS
19. A. E. H. HOLLINSHEAD.
Mr. Hollinshead, 2627 Brighton Avenue, presented this
communication regarding improvement of Del Mar Avenue from
Hellman Avenue to Miralinda Drive.
Councilman Maude made reference to Mr. Hollinshead's remarks
concerning the speed limit on Del Mar Avenue and the present
parking on both sides of the street; and there being no
objections these matters were referred to the Traffic
Commission for further consideration.
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B. GARVEY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Mr, Gunn advised that on June 12 the Garvey School District
Board of Education considered the proposed agreement with
the City for recreation services during the fiscal year
1970-71, and following rather extensive discussion, auth-
orized said agreement, The Board further instructed the
Secretary of the Board to inform the City that the agreement
will not be renewed for the fiscal year 1971-72 under the
same circumstances, as there was strong objection to the
very marked inequity between the amount paid by the Garvey
School District and that paid by the Rosemead School District.
The foregoing communication was received and filed,
C. ROSEMEAD KIWANIS CLUB.
Mr. Frank Di Noto, Chairman of Public and Business Affairs
Committee, California-Nevada-Hawaii District of Kiwanis
International, addressed the Council and requested they
proclaim July 3, 1970, as "American Heritage Day".
RESOLUTION NO. 70-46. PROCLAIMING JULY 3, 1970, AS
"AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY".
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
PROCLAIMING JULY 3, 1970, AS "AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY" IN
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD.
Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude,
and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and
Resolution No. 70-46 be adopted.
D. BURL BLUE - RESIGNATION FROM BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE.
Mayor Taylor presented this letter of resignation, stating
that due to Mr, Blue's recent appointment as Chairman of
the Economic Development Committee, he now finds it necessary
to resign as Chairman and member of the City Beautification
Committee.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Mayor Taylor, and
unanimously carried, that we accept the foregoing resignation
and request a plaque be prepared for presentation.
20,. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
A. Mr. Pat Arnold, Community Relations Officer for the City
of Rosemead, addressed the Council and expressed sincere
appreciation for having the opportunity to serve the
City in this capacity.
Councilman Maude suggested that a letter of commendation
be prepared and forwarded to Captain Trask of the Temple
City station. There were no objections,
21, MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. Councilman Maude made reference to contract zoning not
being carried out as proposed, and indicated that possibly
said zone changes should revert back to their original
zone if undeveloped within a certain period of time,
There being no objections, the Planning Commission was
requested to study this matter further.
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D. Councilman Hunter stated he has had several street
sweeping complaints from citizens in the southern area
of the City, primarily due to the number of parked
vehicles.
Mr. Gunn stated if the Council desires to change the
street sweeping operation to once a week this may
alleviate some of the problem as the cars that are
continuously parked will be more noticeable and there-
fore the Sheriff's Department can be contacted.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Hunter, and unanimously carried, that we adjourn to Tuesday,
June 30, 1970, at 7:00 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
CITY CLERK MA OR~