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CC - 12-23-69i 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 . r Page Two C/C 12/23/69 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. NONE • NEW BUSINESS 6. RESOLUTION NO. SEE PAGE FOUR 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. Page Three C/C 12/23/69 (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 Page Four C/C 12/23/69 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, f top 12/23/69 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 ''.'I r _t5 ark' r&-u.-.t cpnr3`, o_, cif a p''a' a f;;r rresentatlcn, 0 • Page Six C/C 12/23/69 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