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CC - 09-08-70CITY OF kOSEMEAD ROSEMEAD;,CALIFORNIA CLTY,,000NCIL- MINUTES OF 'SEPTEMBER 8, 1970 A regular meeting of the City Council.of_thet ity,of Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard, The meeting was called to order by Mayor Taylor at 8':O1 P.m. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Hunter, The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Benjamin Allison of the Church of Christ, 2, ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor Absent: Councilmen: None Ex officio: Chambers, Foutz, Gunn, Keeler, Koopmans, Street 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 25, 1970 - REGULAR MEETING It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of August 25, 1970, be approved as printed, SPECIAL PRESENTATION 4,. RESOLUTION NO. 70-58. COMMENDING MARANATHA HIGH SCHOOL, Mayor Taylor p~esented this resolution to Mr, Jack Green, Principal of Maranatha High School, and commended the school for its outstanding contributions in the field of, education and training, PUBLIC HEARINGS IN N CONJUCTION ASSOCIATION STREET. R2 UNIVERSAL TO P SAVINGS 5 114-32 CHANGE NO. 47. WITH I 69 EXISTING ZONE, Administrative Assistant Chambers presented the factual data, stating that the applicant proposes to develop this vacant site into an employee parking lot. If the zone change is granted, construction of duplexes would also be permitted, if sufficient parking is retained, Mayor Taylor requested anyone wishing to address the Council to please stand and be sworn in. The oath was administered by Assistant City Clerk Koopmans, Mayor Taylor declared the public hearing open at 8:08 p.m. Mr, Frank Di Noto, President of Universal Savings, addressed the Council requesting that the zone change be granted, Mayor Taylor declared the public hearing closed at 8:10 p.m, Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be upheld and the zone change be granted, Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Maude ABSENT: Councilmen: None C • Page Two C/C 9/8/70 6. RESOLUTION NO. 70-64. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS; MUSCATEL AVENUE (E/S) BETWEEN STEELE AND GUESS STREETS. CURB, GUTTER, DRIVEWAY APPROACHES AND SIDEWALKS. Assistant City Manager Street reported that the assessments for the project total $2,089.03. Mayor Taylor requested anyone wishing to address the Council to please stand and be sworn in. No one responded. Mayor Taylor declared the public hearing open at 8:15 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 (MUSCATEL AVENUE - EAST SIDE - BETWEEN STEELE AND GUESS STREETS). City Attorney Keeler 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. 70-64 be adopted. 7 RESOLUTION NO. 70-65. CONFIRMATION GARVEY AND GRAVES AVENUE. CURB, GUTTER, DRIVEWAY APPROACHES AND SIDEWALKS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (DENTON STREET - BOTH SIDES - BETWEEN GARVEY AND GRAVES AVENUES). City Attorney Keeler presented this resolution by title only. Assistant City Manager Street reported that the assessments for the project total $32,704.39. Mayor Taylor requested anyone wishing to address the Council to please stand and be sworn in. The oath was administered by Assistant City Clerk Koopmans. Mayor Taylor declared the public hearing open at 8:17 p.m. Mr. David Cairney, 1101 Del Mar, San Gabriel, addressed the Council regarding extraordinary grading and the City's policy of assessing for such. Mr. Arthur Villalobos, 7979 Newmark, addressed the Council regarding the sidewalks which were installed on private property. Mr. William C. Gorman, 7948 Garvey, addressed the Council regarding the assessment and the improvements which were installed prior to the street being improved. Mrs. Sylvester Ceja, 2436 Denton, addressed the council regarding a double driveway approach. Mrs. Alta Harris, 2615 Denton, addressed the Council regarding the interest charged if the assessment is placed on next year's tax bill. Mayor Taylor declared the public hearing closed at 8:47 p.m. • • Page Three C/C 9/8/70 Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter, and carried, that the assessment against the property at the southeast corner of Denton and Garvey Avenues, being 7948 Garvey Avenue, be revised to one-half the cost of the curb and gutter. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: Pike ABSENT: Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 70-65 be adopted. 8, RESOLUTION NO. 70-66. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS, PARK STREET (S/S) BETWEEN ANGELUS AND EASTERLY TERMINUS, CURB, GUTTER, DRIVEWAY APPROACHES AND SIDEWALKS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (PARK STREET - SOUTH SIDE - BETWEEN ANGELUS AVENUE AND THE EASTERLY TERMINUS). City Attorney Keeler presented this resolution by title only. Assistant City Manager Street reported that the assessments for the project total $273.46. Mayor Taylor requested anyone wishing to address the Council to please stand and be sworn in. No one responded. Mayor Taylor declared the public hearing open at 9:00 P.M.. No one responded and it closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 70-66 be adopted. 9. RESOLUTION CONFIRMATION O ASSESSMENTS. GUTTER, DRIVEWAY 6OROTHY ANDDELTAPLACE.CURBET (E/S) APPROACHES AND PARKWAY TREES. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,. CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMINGTHE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (DELTA STREET - EAST SIDE - BETWEEN DOROTHY AND DELTA PLACE). City Attorney Keeler presented this resolution by title only. Mayor Taylor requested anyone wishing.to address the Council to please stand and be sworn in. No one responded. Mayor Taylor declared the public hearing open at 9:02 p.m. Staff recommended that this hearing be adjourned to the next regular meeting of the Council. There being no objections, it was so ordered. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10 RESOLUTION NO. 70-67. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS.. BURTON AVENUE (W/S) BETWEEN GARVEY AVENUE AND RAMONA BOULEVARD.. CURB,. GUTTER,,DRIVEWAY APPROACHES AND SIDEWALKS,. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY.000NCIL OF THE CITY.OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA,, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT-AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (BURTON AVENUE - WEST SIDE - BETWEEN GARVEY AVENUE AND RAMONA BOULEVARD),- Page Four e • C/C 9/8/70 City Attorney Keeler presented this resolution by title only. Assistant City Manager Street stated as per Council's request, Mr. Joseph Nodar's assessment with regard to the driveway approach was reviewed and found to be correct as originally reported. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor, and carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 70-67 be adopted. Councilman Hunter abstained from voting. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 70-68. VACATION OF PORTION OF SEWER EASEMENT - FIRST CITY BANK. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DECLARING ITS INTENT TO VACATE CERTAIN SANITARY SEWER EASEMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING. City Attorney Keeler presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second b,y Councilman Pike, and carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 70-68 be adopted. Councilman Maude abstained from voting. 12, RESOLUTION NO. 70-69. SUPPORTING PUC'S ORDER PROHIBITING POLLUTION OF RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE PROPOSED REGULATIONS OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION PROHIBITING THE DISCHARGE OF HUMAN WASTE FROM EQUIPMENT USED BY COMMON CARRIER RAILROADS OPERATING IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND URGING THE ADOPTION OF SAID REGULA- TIONS. City Attorney Keeler 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. 70-69 be adopted. 13. APPLICATION FOR CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE - HUGHES AIRCRAFT. City Manager Gunn.advised the Council that staff has reviewed the application and recommended that this matter be deferred to allow the City Attorney to study the legality of all aspects involved. There being no objections, it was so ordered. NEW BUSINESS 14. RESOLUTION NO. 70-70. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $64,205.78 AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 9391-9468. City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 70-70 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 15. APPROVAL OF SURVEY MONUMENTS & RELEASE OF BOND - TRACT NUMBER 24918. (S/S SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD, WEST OF WALNUT GROVE AVENUE) Page Five • • C/C 9/8/70 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. City Manager Gunn presented a letter fromi the City Engineer, John A. Lambie, recommending approval of survey monuments and release of faithful performance bond for Tract Number 24918. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. HEARING OFFICER'S REPORT - LIDO CLUB - 8800 GARVEY AVENUE - DANCE LICENSE. City Manager Gunn presented the report of the Hearing officer and recommended approval of the license, subject to the recommended conditions. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the license be granted subject to conditions. 1970 STREET SEALING PROGRAM. City Manager Gunn advised the Council that during the past year the City has tested three materials used for street sealing and as a result recommends that slurry seal be used in the 1970 program consisting of approximately 120,000 square yards of surface, which funds were provided for in the 1970-71 fiscal budget. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that staff prepare the necessary specifications for advertisement of bids on the above program. ROSEMEAD LIGHTING DISTRICT REPORT. City Manager Gunn presented the report and requested Council's approval in principle so that staff may proceed with necessary legal matters. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the report be approved. APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS & ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS - MISSION DRIVE IMPROVEMENT. City Manager Gunn presented the propose& specifications and recommended that if the Council so desires, staff could prepare a modification to extend this improvement to the Alhambra Wash. There being no objections, it was so ordered. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATES ON FOLLOWING CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS: A. ECKHART AVENUE (E/S) B. ECKHART AVENUE (W/S) C. ECKHART AVENUE (W/S) D. DOROTHY AVENUE (S/S) E. DOROTHY AVENUE (N/S) F. WHITMORE STREET (B/S) G. HELLMAN AVENUE (S/S) It was recommended by the on the above confirmation There being no objections HELLMAN TO SOUTHERLY TERMINUS. HELLMAN TO DOROTHY. DOROTHY TO SOUTHERLY TERMINUS. LAFAYETTE TO ECKHART AVENUE. LAFAYETTE TO ECKHART AVENUE. ROSEMEAD PLACE TO WESTERLY TERMINUS. DELTA TO STALLO AVENUE. staff that public hearing be held of assessments on September 22, 1970. it was so ordered. COMMISSIONIRECOMMENDATIONS None. 22 Page Six . C/C 9/8/70 COMMUNICATIONS I 1 A. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - REGARDING TAX REFORM, City Manager Gunn presented this communication from the Board of Supervisors inviting the Council to attend a special session which will consider tax reform legislation. B. MR. JIM RYAN - REGARDING MODIFICATION OF STREET IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT POLICY. City Manager Gunn presented this communiiation and recommended that this matter be placed on the October 13th agenda as requested by Mr. Jim Ryan. There being no objections, it was so ordered. 23. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE, A. The following persons addressed the Council in regards to chickens maintained in a residential zone on property owned by Mrs. Sauvola: Mr. James Cardwell, 3235'i Sullivan Avenue Mr. Gordon Buonaur, 3236 Rosemead Place Mrs. Carmen Cesare, 9036 Garrett Street City Attorney Keeler advised the Council on the various legal proceedings that have been taken to no avail, B. Mr. Dave Campbell, Rosemead Jay Cees, briefed the Council on the various activities being planned and also stated that the Jay Cee's are very interested in participating in the Sister City program. C. The following persons addressed the Council regarding the property owned by Los Angeles Auto Auction on the south side of Virginia Street at the westerly terminus. Mrs. Larsen, 7903 Virginia Street Mr. Drexell Tucker, 792VVirginia Street Mrs. Joan Fiddament, 7913 Virginia Street Mr, Stanley Barrett, 7914 Virginia Street Mrs. Carolyn Smith, 7911 Virginia Street 24 MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS A. Councilman Maude suggested that the staff revise the brochures regarding street improvements and include additional sheets specifying the various improvements which may only apply to a few property owners. B. Councilman Maude advised the Council of two blind corners, at the intersection of Hart Avenue and Steele Street and also at Ellis Lane and Temple City Boulevard, There being no objections, these matters were referred to the Traffic Commission. C. Mayor Taylor stated that he would like to appoint Mr. Daniel Tirre, Jr, to the Economic Development Committee. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter, and carried, that this appointment be ratified. Councilman Pike voted nay. D. City Manager Gunn presented a letter from the County Board of Supervisors requesting that the Council adopt a resolution supporting Proposition A with regard to a Flood Control District bond issue, it was suggested that this matter be placed on the next regular meeting's agenda. There being no objections, it was so ordered. Page Seven C/C 9/8/70 E. City Treasurer Foutz briefed the Council on the proposed revenue sharing being considered by federal legislators. which would allocate funds through the state directly to counties and cities on a per capita basis. F. Mayor Taylor addressed the Council regarding the fiscal budget and financial standing of the Open Door Clinic, Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter, and unanimously carried, that the City's allocation to the Open Door Drug Clinic be withheld until a financial statement has-been reviewed by the Council, +az)Uk4t~Azf6 Z 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 10:37 o'clock p.m. CITY CLERK Y