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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF AUGUST 11, 1970
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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.
CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Pike.
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Percy Ferguson of
the California Christian Home.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
Absent: Councilmen: None
Ex officio Andersen, Chambers, Contreras, Foutz, Gunn, Watson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 28, 1970 - REGULAR MEETING
it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter,
and unanimously carried, that the minutes of July 28, 1970, be
approved as printed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. ORDINANCE NO. 295. DECLARING AN INTENTION TO ORDER A CHANGE
OF GRADE ON WALNUT GROVE AVENUE, BETWEEN KLINGERMAN STREET
AND SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD.
City Attorney Watson advised the Council that this ordinance
re-initiates the grade proceeding, so that all of the properties
involved in the change of grade are included; therefore, the
public hearing can be deferred at this time. There being no
objections, it was so ordered that the public hearing be
waived.
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.
City Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Pike, second
by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried that further
reading be waived and Ordinance No. 295 be introduced.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
4A. RESOLUTION NO. 70-53. AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF NECESSARY
RIGHTS OF WAY FOR RDAD PURPOSES AND ORDERING EMINENT DOMAIN
PROCEEDINGS. (NOT ON AGENDA)
City Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
and further stated that this is a part of the necessary
procedure to acquire the right of way for change of grade on
Walnut Grove Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen,
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived and
Resolution No. 70-53 be adopted.
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5 AVENUE T(E/S)OBETWEEN HELLMAN RAND IDOROTHY. SIDEWALKS ONLY.
Administrative Assistant Chambers reported that the assessments
for this project total $941.00.
Mayor Taylor requested anyone wishing to be heard to please
stand and be sworn in. No one responded,
Mayor Taylor declared the public hearing open at 8:10 o'clock
p,m. No one responded and it closed immediately,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (ANGELUS AVENUE - EAST SIDE - BETWEEN
HELLMAN AND DOROTHY.
City Attorney Watson 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, 70-54 be adopted.
6. SRESOLU TREETT(N/S)OBETWEEN WALNUTIGROVEOANDFEARLESAVENUES. MCURB,LL
GUTTER AND DRIVEWAY APPROACHES.
Administrative Assistant Chambers reported that the assessments
for the project total $2,918,12,
Mayor Taylor requested anyone wishing to address the Council
to please stand and be sworn in.
The oath was administered by City Clerk Andersen,
Mayor Taylor declared the public hearing open at 8:13 o'clock
p.m.
Mrs. Bean, 8459 Marshall Street, addressed the. Council.
regarding the installation of sidewalks,
Mayor Taylor declared the public hearing closed at 8:14 o'clock
p.m.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
.CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (MARSHALL STREET - NORTH SIDE -
BETWEEN WALNUT GROVE AND EARLE AVENUES),
City Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Andersen,
second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that
further reading be waived and Resolution No. 70-55 be
adopted,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7, MODERN SERVICE.COMPANY - PROPOSED RATE INCREASE,
City Attorney Watson presented a letter from Modern Service
Company, dated August 7, 1970, stating the corrected increase
of rates for commercial service. He advised the Council that
the increase in rates for both residential and commercial
serviceis in accordance with the contract under the Consumer
Price Index Adjustment provision, and that Modern Service
is entitled to raise the rates, effective October 1, 1970,
as follows:
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Base
Increased
Rate
Rate
RATES
RESIDENTIAL
Single Family Residence
$ 1.75
$ 2.05
Multiple Units:
First Unit
1:75
2.05
Each Additional Unit
.85
1;00
COMMERCIAL RATES
One Container
Once Weekly
15:00
17.25
Twice Weekly
20;00
23.00
Three Times Weekly
25.00
28,75
Five Times Weekly
30,00
34.50
Six Times Weekly
35.00
40,25
Customer's Own Container;
One Container
Once Weekly
10,00
11,50
Twice Weekly
15,00
17.25
Three Times Weekly
20,00
23.00
Five Times Weekly
25.00
28,75
Six Times Weekly
30,00
34,50
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There being no objections, notice of the above-mentioned rate
increase was received and filed.
It was recommended that staff prepare a report categorizing
complaints and mediocrities related to the agreement with
Modern Service Company and present it to the Council. There
being no objections, it was so requested,
ZONE VARIANCE APPEAL - ROSE ROOM - 8772 EAST VALLEY BOULEVARD,
City Manager Gunn presented a letter from the applicant,
Mr, Frank Cirillo, requesting the Council to defer this
matter, to allow more time for the applicant and the property
owner to work together, Mr. Cirrilo's optimistical expectation
is that the inefficient parking might be rectified without
the zone variance,
Mr. Gunn recommended that this zone variance appeal be deferred
to the next Ccunci.l.rreeting•. There being no objections, it was
so ordered,
RATIFICATION OF RETIREMENT PLAN AGREEMENT.
City Manager Gunn presented to the Council the Retirement
Plan Agreement and recommended ratification.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen,
and unanimously carried, that we ratify and authorize execution
of the above-mentioned agreement.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
10, DELTA/MISSION PARK SECURITY LIGHTING,
City Manager Gunn advised the Council of the two proposals
received for the Delta/Mission Park security lighting, and
recommended approval of the Edison Company's proposal, The
type of lighting proposed would be mainly for security and
it is favored for its low initial and annual cost, partial
lighting for family groups and it may be installed immediately.
The initial cost for lighting would be $1000, with approximately
$215 annual cost for pole maintenance and power useage.
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It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude,
and unanimously carried, that the City Manager's recommendation
be approved.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
NEW BUSINESS
11. RESOLUTION NO. 70-56. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $53,181.09 AND DEMANDS
NUMBERS 9261-9341.
City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Andersen,
second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that
further reading be waived and Resolution No. 70-56 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
12. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - IMPROVEMENT OF WALNUT GROVE AVENUE FROM
KLINGERMAN STREET TO SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD.
City Manager Gunn presented the above agreement and advised
the Council that the County of Los Angeles has offered to ful-
fill the City's obligations for this improvement on Walnut
Grove Avenue. Mr. Gunn recommended approval of this agreement.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing agreement be
approved and the Mayor authorized to execute.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Ccur ilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
13. APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS - 1970 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE.
City Manager Gunn presented the proposed specifications and
maintenance contract.
It was suggested that the specifications and proposal be
revised to allow both service stations and auto repair shops
to bid on either 1) gas and oil; 2) maintenance and repairs;
or 3) on all of the items.
There being no objections, the staff was directed to revise
the specifications in accordance with the above for presentation
at the next Council meeting.
14. ZAPOPAN PARK - PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT WITH EDISON COMPANY.
City Manager Gunn advised the Council that the preliminary
plans for lease and development of six acres adjacent to the
Zapopan Community Center have been reviewed by Edison and an
outline of the conditions has been received by the City. If
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16. REQUEST TO PURCHASE CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS RECREATION AND
PARKS DEPARTMENT,
Picnic Tables (10) fiberglass
the conditions meet with the Council's approval, Edison
Company will proceed with the preparation of the formal lease,
Mr. Gunn stated that per Edison's restrictions, the City
cannot permit the parking of vehicles on any part of the
leased area. The City hopes to eventually provide parking
by acquiring property adjacent to the park, either by
purchase or lease, but as yet is undetermined.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter,
and unanimously carried, that we accept the conditions as
proposed and request the Southern California Edison Company
to prepare the necessary lease documents,.
ROSEMEAD PARK COMMUNITY CENTER SITE,
Councilman Maude, Chairman of the Recreation and Park Board,
stated that the Park Board respectfully requests the Council
to go on record as favoring an off-site location for the
Community Center, so that maximum open-space on the park will
be retained.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Pike, second
by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the Council
go on record as favoring the possibility of acquiring property
adjacent to the park for the Community Center to retain the
"open air" atmosphere of a natural park,.
City Manager Gunn requested the Council's authorization to
proceed with informal bids and purchase the below-listed
budgeted items
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3.
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6.
Delta/Mission Play Apparatus,
Delta/Mission Concrete Shelter
Pad and Play Area Curbing,
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$1000,00
. . . 500.00
21" Rotary Mower, self-propelled, , .
Pool Starting Blocks, . . . . . . . . .
Ford Tractor Model #2000, , , . . . . .
1200.00
265.00
700.00
2380,00
it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike,
and unanimously carried that the Council authorize the staff
to proceed with informal bids and to purchase the above-
listed items, not to exceed the indicated amounts,
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
17. REQUEST.TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL REGARDING SIDEWALKS ON GARVEY
AVENUE BETWEEN RIVER AND STINGLE AVENUES,
City Manager Gunn presented a letter from Mr. R. H. Hufft,
General Manager of General Golf, requesting matching funds
from the City for sidewalk improvements on their property
located at 8966 East Garvey Avenue, Mr, Gunn reported that
a letter was sent to Mr. Hufft explaining the sidewalk
installation procedure in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 27 of the 1911 Act, along with a petition for the
property owner's signature to initiate proceedings.
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18. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON THE FOLLOWING CONFIRMATION OF
ASSESSMENTS:
1) BURTON AVENUE (W/S) BETWEEN GARVEY AND.RAMONA AVENUES, AND
2) ROCKHOLD AVENUE (W/S) BETWEEN OLNEY AND MARSHALL STREETS.
It was recommended by the staff: that public hearings be held
on the above confirmation of assessments on August 25, 1970.
There being no objections, it was so ordered.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
19. None.
COMMUNICATIONS
20. A_ CITY OF LOMITA (NOT ON AGENDA)
City Attorney Watson presented a resolution adopted by the
City Council of Lomita emphasizing economy in government,
with special stress on mid-year salary adjustments by the
Board of Supervisors. It urges the Board to ahere to the
policy of granting adjustments annually.
Mayor Taylor requested the City Attorney to prepare a
similar resolution, if the factual indictement set forth
by Lomita's resolution is correct. There were no
objections.
B. REGARDING OPEN DOOR (NOT ON AGENDA)
Mayor Taylor stated that he had received nine letters from
citizens thanking the Council for their action In support
of the Open Door Clinic in Alhambra.
C. MR. JACK GREEN, PRINCIPAL OF MARANATHA HIGH SCHOOL
(NOT ON AGENDA)
City Attorney Watson presented a communication from Mr.
Jack Green, principal of Maranatha High School, informing
the Council of their reluctant, but necessary move to
Arcadia.
It was suggested that a resolution be prepared commending
Marantha for their efforts in the past and wishing them
continued growth and success. There being no objections,
Mayor Taylor requested the City Attorney to prepare a
resolution to this affect for the next meeting.
21. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
A. Mrs. Elizabeth Mata, 8724 De Adalena, addressed the Council
regarding the definition of abandoned cars and the legality
of citing persons who make false reports to the Sheriff's
Department.
City Attorney Watson advised Mrs. Mata of the legal
definition of abandoned cars.
B. Mr. Paul R. Whitney, 4517 Ivar, addressed the Council
regarding sidewalk installation on his property.
C. Mr. Carwile, 325521 Sullivan, addressed the Council with
regard to chickens in residential zones.
Mayor Taylor requested the City Attorney to investigate
the zoning violation and report back to the Council at
the next regular meeting.
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MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS,
A. City Manager Gunn stated that per Council's approval of
lighting for Delta/Mission Park, it is recommended that
the Council authorize appropriation of ,$1,000 for the
installation and $200 for the current use for the balance
of the fiscal year,
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Hunter, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing
appropriation be approved.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike,
Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
B. Councilman Maude again inquired as to the legality of
a former Councilman still serving as a member of the
Board of Directors of the Southern California Rapid
Transit District.
City Attorney Watson advised the Council, that if they
so desire, they may request permission from the Attorney
General to suit in quo warranto, The court would then
determine whether the director is validly holding public
office and virtually ineligible to serve as a director.
Councilman Andersen stated that the Executive Board of
the Rapid Transit District had received the Council's
Resolution calling for a meeting of the City Selection
Committee and forwarded it to the Southern California
Division of the League of California Cities, since this
was the agency that formed the City Selection Committee.
It is now being considered by the Transportation
Committee,
C. Councilman Pike suggested that the City Manager work
with the Sheriff to improve public relations on tagging
abandoned cars.
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. Meeting adjourned
at 9:27 o'clock p.m.
CITY CLERK MAYOR