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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of December 23,1969
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.
CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Maude,
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Benjamin Allison,
Assistant Pastor of the Church of Christ.
2, ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
Absent: Councilmen: None
Ex officio: Andersen, Foutz, Gunn, Joehnck, Street
• 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: DECEMBER 9, 1969 - REGULAR MEETING.
Mayor Andersen requested that the word "neither" be inserted
in the minutes before the word "lights" in Item 15-C, 'line 1.
Councilman Maude requested that the motion made by Councilman
Pike on Item 10 be changed to res)d "that the foregoing motion
be tabled",
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that the minutes of December 9, 1969,
be approved with the foregoing corrections made.
PUBLIC HEAR!NGS
4. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 40. 7763-69 EMERSON PLACE. C-3 TO R-2 ZONE.
Assistant City Manager Street presented the factual data report
stating this is a request to remove the existing C-3 Zone on
two lots and to establish an R-2 (Light Multiple Residential)
• Zone on the site.
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 8:05 o'clock
P.M.
Mr. Leon Payne, representing Shannon Homes,
724.E. Valley Boulevard, appeared before the
Council on behalf of the applicant's request.
Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:07 o'clock
p.m.
• Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second
by Mayor Andersen, and unanimously carried, that Zone Change
Case No. 40 be referred back to the Planning Commission with
a recommendation that the applicant apply for a zone variance
with a waiver of fees except for actual expenses.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT Councilmen: None .
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. NONE
• NEW BUSINESS
6. RESOLUTION NO.
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7. RESOLUTION NO. 69-78.
WAGE .RATES.
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
ASCERTAINING THE GENERAL PREVAILING
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ASCERTAINING THE GENERAL WAGE RATES.
City Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Whiddon,
and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and
• Resolution No. 69-78 be adopted.
8. TRACT NO. 28167, APPROVAL OF WATER SYSTEM AND.RELEASE OF
AGREEMENT AND BOND. WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AND WELLS STREET.
City Manager Gunn presented the recommendation of the City
Engineer requesting that the Council find that all work has
been completed as required by the Subdivision Water System
Agreement and release said Agreement and Bond for Faithful
Performance.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that we approve the foregoing recom-
mendation, accept the work as completed, and release the
Subdivision Water Agreement, Form A-3C, and Faithful Performance
Bond No. SCR 7071083 in the amount of $3400.
9. HEARING OFFICER'S REPORT. PINK PANTHER, 2251 SAN GABRIEL BLVD.
ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE - CLASS I.
• City Manager Gunn presented the report of the Hearing Officer
and recommended issuance of the license, subject to conditions.
Following discussion of Condition No. 9 the Council concurred
that the last sentence should be changed to read "if, at any
time within said six-month period an affidavit executed under
penalty of purjury is executed by any City agent and is filed
stating that there are female employees or females under the
control o- supervision of the applicant on the premises of
the Pink Panther with their breasts or pubic area exposed,
then the City :hall, upon giving notice, revoke said stay.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Mayor Andersen,
and unanimously carried, that we approve the report of the
Hearing Officer and grant the foregoing license, subject to
the conditions as recommended and revised.
• 10. GARVEY PARK TENNIS LIGHTING.
Mr. Ralph Laudenslayer, Director of Recreation and Parks,
presented this report and stated that at present the west lamps
are shut down due to the sockets being burned beyond repair,
and only the east string is available for use. These lamps
were originally installed in February 1945.
Mr. Laudenslayer presented two alternatives for the Council's
consideration;
(1) Install new poles with upgraded light to eliminate any
safety problem and to increase candlepower. Approximate
cost $3500.00.
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(2) Pull all new lines from the Edison building to the existing
poles and wiring from the poles with all new sockets and
light reflectors. Approximate cost $1200.00.
• Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second
by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that we approve
and accept Alternate No. 2 of the foregoing recommendation.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen.,- Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
11. AGREEMENT WITH KOEBIG & KOEBIG, INC. - ENGLNEERING SERVICES FOR
WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AND RUSH STREET STORM DRAIN.
City Manager Gunn presented the above proposal and advised that
said agreement reflected an appropriate credit for previously
performed preliminary engineering services relating to design
of the subject storm drain project.
• Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Taylor, second
by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that we defer
action on the foregoing matter for a period of 45 days.
12. PARK IN CITIES PROGRAM.
City Manager Gunn presented an announcement by the U.S. Depart-
ment of Housing and Urban Development which describes a new
program of matching funds for acquisition and/or development
of parks, along with a draft for a "letter of intent" showing
(a) location and estimated costs of three possible park
developments, and (b) the kind of information required to be
submitted.
Mr. Gunn stated it is his understanding that the use of Federal
matching funds for this purpose does not require acceptance of
Federal controls. The only real Federal requirements are (1)
meeting the requirements in order to qualify for funds, and
(2) the one-year completion time.
• Mr. Gunn recommended that the Council consider this program.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that the City of Rosemead not apply
to the Federal Government for the Park in Cities Program.
13. CONFERENCE PREPARATIONS #1.
City Manager Gunn stated preliminary preparations have been
made for the Council's attendance at the Annual Legislative
Conference of the California Contract Cities Association at
Sacramento, January 21 and 22, 1970, and in order to complete
the arrangements, it will be necessary to advance the registra-
tion fee of twenty-five dollars per person.
Mr. Gunn recommended that he be authorized to pay such registra-
tion for all who are going, with the City to be reimbursed for
wives' registrations.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Pike,
and unanimously carried, that we approve the foregoing recom-
mendation and authorize the expenditure of registration fee
for those planning to attend.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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14. CONFERENCE PREPARATIONS #2,
• City Manager Gunn advised that the Annual Spring meeting of the
City Manager's Department, League of California Cities, will be
held in Newport Beach February 25-27, 1970,
Mr. Gunn recommended that the Council authorize attendance of
the City Manager and Assistant City Manager, and if this meets
with Council approval, the City car will be used.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor,
and carried, that the foregoing request be denied.
15. CITY EMPLOYEES' HEALTH PLAN.
City Manager Gunn advised that by a majority vote, the employees
have elected to change their health coverage from Equitable
Life Assurance Society to Ross-Loos Medical Service, effective
February 1, 1970,
• Mr. Gunn recommended that the Council approve the requested
change.
Following discussion, the Council agreed to defer action until
after the employees have voted on this matter by secret ballot.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 69-79. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $80,029.44 AND DEMANDS
NUMBERS 8014-8069.
City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude,
and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and
Resolution No. 69-79 be adopted,
Roll Call Vote as follows:
• AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
16. PLANNING COMMISSION:
NONE
17. TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
A. NORTH SIDE OF GARVEY AVENUE BETWEEN IVAR AND ROSEMEAD
PLACE - TIME LIMIT PARKING.
• Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission
recommended that parking regulations of 2 hour, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m„
Sundays excepted, be placed on the north side of Garvey Avenue
commencing just east of the first driveway east of Ivar Avenue
to Rosemead Place, as it is believed this will provide the
necessary turnover for customers and/or salesmen parking at
these developments.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be
approved,
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B. MARSHALL STREET BETWEEN WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AND THE WESTERLY
CITY BOUNDARY - CENTER LINE STRIPING.
Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission
recommended that single skip center line striping be placed on
Marshall Street extending between the existing double striping
approaching Walnut Grove Avenue to the westerly City boundary,
as it is believed this striping will aid the flow of traffic
. on Marshall Street,
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Whiddon,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be
approved.
C. RIO HONDO AVENUE AND MARSHALL STREET - RED CURB MARKINGS.
Traffic Engineer Envall stated in
visibility for this intersection,
that an additional 23 feet of red
the west side of Rio Hondo Avenue
which will provide approximately
visibility.
order to provide additional
the Commission recommended
curb markings be placed on
northerly of Marshall Street,
100 feet of additional
Mr. Envall stated the Commission further recommended that single
skip center line striping be placed on Marshall Street extending
• from Rio Hondo Avenue to the existing striping westerly and
that 50 feet of double center line striping be placed approaching
Rio Hondo Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be
approved,
D. GARVEY AVENUE AT CHARLOTTE AVENUE AND GLADYS AVENUE -
VISIBILITY PROBLEM.
Traffic Engineer
recommended that
removed making a
and that signs b
Garvey Avenue at
Occupied".
Envall advised the Council that the Commission
an additional 20 feet or one parking stall be
total of 50 feet of advance red curb markings,
placed for east and westbound traffic on
the crosswalk reading "Ped Crossing, Stop When
Mr, Envall stated the Commission further recommended that an
• additional 20 feet of red curb markings be placed on the south
side of Garvey Avenue west of Gladys Avenue for additional
visibility at the corner.
It w3s moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Whiddon,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be
approved.
Councilman Whiddon indicated he felt that 30 feet of red curbing
on the south side of Garvey Avenue, west of Gladys Avenue, was
not adequate, and following discussion Mr. Envall was requested
to study this matter further.
Mayor Andersen brought up the matter of reflectors on Valley
Boulevard and Assistant City Manager Street was requested to
secure a cost estimate for the area between Loma Avenue and
• Muscatel Avenue.
COMMUNICATIONS
18, A. JAMES S. FLOE. RESIGNATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION.
Mayor Andersen stated that Mr. Floe is unable to serve on,the
Commission any longer as he will be moving out of the area,.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried. that we accept the foregoing resignation
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B. LYLE LARSON. RESIGNATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION;
Mayor Andersen stated that due to conflict in work schedule,
Mr. Larson will no longer be able to serve on the Commission.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Pike,
and unanimously carried, that we accept the foregoing resignation
with regrets and request preparation of a plaque for presentation.
C. UNITED CRUSADE, (NOT ON AGENDA).
City Manager Gunn advised the Council that Raymond Girvigian
and Associates have made a contribution in the name of the City
of Rosemead to the United Crusade, and it is their sincere wish
that our holiday will be happier knowing that others will be
given help throughout the coming year as a result of this gift,
• The foregoing communication was received and filed.
D. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION. (NOT ON AGENDA).
Mr. Gunn stated we are being notified that Southern California
Gas Company and Southern Counties Gas Company have filed
applications with the PUC for increase in rates.
The foregoing communication was received and filed.
19. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
NONE
20. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. Following a brief discussion with regard to news releases,
it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Taylor, and unanimously carried, that our public relations
consultant be directed to prepare all staff news releases
• with the approval of the Mayor as the Council's representa-
tive.
B. Mayor Andersen stated he wished to appoint Councilman Pike
and Councilman Maude to the Committee presently studying
the proposed Route 164 freeway.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointments be
ratified.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it
was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that we adjourn. Meeting adjourned at
9:38 o'clock p.m.
CLERK CITY