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CC - 12-09-69CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of December 9, 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 Taylor. The Invocation was delivered by Mr. Steve Street, Assistant City Manager, 2, ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor., Whiddon Absent: Councilmen: None Ex officio: Andersen, Foutz, Gunn, Street, Watson 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NOVEMBER 25, 1969 - REGULAR MEETING, It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of November 25, 1969, be approved as printed. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, DELTA AVENUE (BOTH SIDES) HELLMAN AVENUE TO DOROTHY AVENUE, CURB, GUTTER, DRIVEWAY APPROACH AND SIDEWALKS, Assistant City Manager Street reported that petitions had been received representing approximately 78% of the front footage on both sides of the street which more than meets the requirements in order to proceed, 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. The following persons addressed the Council regarding this improvement: Mrs, Juanita Mejia, 3346 N, Delta Ave, Mr. Michael H. Broviak, 505 Arlight St„ Monterey Park, owner of 3317 N. Delta Avenue Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:11 o'clock p.m. • It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that we proceed with this improvement as funds are available. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. ORDINANCE NO. 280, AMENDING CERTAIN ZONING PROVISIONS. (REGARDING THEATERS AND PRIVATE CLUBS), SECOND READING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING CERTAIN ZONING PROVISIONS OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE,. City Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. Page Two C/C 12/9/69 it was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No, 280 be adopted, Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen:: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 6. DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL TREE, SHRUB AND FLOWER. City Manager Gunn stated this matter was before the Council on September 9, 1969, as requested by the Beautification Committee, and if it is the Council's wish this item can be referred back to the Committee for further study, Mayor Andersen advised that on May 10, 1966, the Council adopted the rose as the City's official flower at the suggestion and request of the Rosemead Woman's Club, and therefore, this need not be included in the referral. 1191 There being no objections the matter of designating an official shrub and tree was referred back to the Beautification Committee for further study, NEW BUSINESS. 7, RESOLUTION NO. 69-77. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $77,366.00 AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 7948-8013. City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by-title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 69-77 be adopted, • Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 8, REQUEST TO EXTEND STREET SEALING PROGRAM. City Manager Gunn stated there has been some difficulty with one of the street sealing contractors performing this service, but in discussing this further, have claimed that they can do this work up to our standards, and would like to have the opportunity by extending the amount of work they are authorized to do by a few additional streets, Mr. Gunn recommended the foregoing authorization be given, • City Manager Gunn further stated there is a firm in the City of Rosemead which handles a material that is very good for this same type of purpose called "reclamite", and recommended that since we are conducting an experimental job using three kinds of materials so far,that a fourth contractor be permitted to de a similar amount of work using "reclamite". It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that we approve the foregoing recom- mendations of the City Manager and authorize the additional work as outlined. Page Three C/C 12/9/69 9. REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF POTRERO GRANDE, RUSH STREET AND SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD. • City Manager Gunn stated that a petition had been received from four persons owning one large parcel of land in the above vicinity requesting annexation to the City, and if the Council so desires, it is recommended that the staff be authorized to initiate proceedings for this annexation. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that we accept the foregoing request and author- ize the staff to initiate the necessary proceedings for annexation. 11. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING DIRECTOR. City Manager Gunn recommended that the Council confirm the appoint- ment of Edward Ronald Contreras as the new Planning Director for the City of Rosemead. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that we confirm the appointment of Edward Ronald Contreras as the Planning Director. 10. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO FILL VACANT POSITION OF PLANNING ASSISTANT. City Manager Gunn stated that at the time of budget hearing the item for a Planning Assistant was left in the budget, with the request by the Council that we not proceed with recruitment until authorized, and until the City Manager has had an opportunity to observe whether or not a Planning Assistant was in fact needed. Mr. Gunn further stated he has observed the situation and feels this position is very badly needed, and therefore requested authorization to proceed with the recruitment. During course of discussion, the various duties of a Planning Assistant and Planning Director were taken up, and after consideration • it was suggested by Councilman Pike that the present Occupancy Permit procedure be taken under study and possibly re-evaluated. Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Andersen and second by Councilman Pike, that we authorize recruitment of a Planning Assistant- Following further consideration,'it was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that we defe - a ' -and that the foregoing motion be tabled until such time. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 12.. PLANNING COMMISSION: A.. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATES ON THE FOLLOWING: 1) PROPOSED SIGN REGULATIONS 2) ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 40 7763-69 EMERSON PLACE. C-3 TO R-2 ZONE. It was recommended by the staff that December 23, 1969, be the the date set for public hearing. City Manager Gunn reported that he has reviewed the proposed sign regulations and find that they do not take into consideration the matter brought up by Councilman Pike a few weeks ago regarding' excess height limit of signs adjacent to freeways, and allowing the proper visibility., • • Page Four C/C 12/9/69 Mr. Gunn suggested that this matter be considered by the Planning Commission before any public hearing is conducted. . Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the proposed sign regulations be referred back to the Planning Commission to consider signs for service stations and other freeway orientated businesses; with regard to the height of signs above freeway levels and proximity to the freeway. There being no objections, Zone Change Case No. 40 was set for hearing on December 23rd as recommended. COMMUNICATIONS 13. MC-CAULEY- WINESBURG. GARVEY PARK SECURITY LIGHTING. (NOT ON AGENDA) City Manager Gunn stated that a request has been submitted by the above contractor, asking that the original completion date of this contract be revised to coincide with the official acceptance date of December 4, 1969, due to the heavy equipment strike, rainy weather, and various other problems. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that we authorize the extension of the original completion date to that of December 4, 1969, as requested. 14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. None. 15. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. City Manager Gunn stated that installation of a storm drain in Walnut Grove Avenue and in Rush Street is necessary. Some preliminary plans have been drawn as part of our General Plan study, the rest will have to be designed. • Mr. Gunn further stated that the engineers, who &ad conducting our General Plan study, are willing to complete the necessary designs for the storm drains, allowing credit for the plans already accepted and paid for by the City. B. City Manager Gunn presented a memorandum from the Director of Recreation and Parks regarding "Parks in Cities" program and stated that a new HUD program to speed up development of parks in low income neighborhoods on a 50-50 matching grant basis has been announced. A HUD representative has assured us that the Zapopan Center area would qualify the City for such a grant. In order to receive such grant, the City Council must file a "letter of intent" containing certain specific informa- tion, before January 1, 1970, while this specific program is in effect. • Mr. Gunn stated there are three different sites he would like to recommend foo consideration: 1) Zapopan Park, located at Garvey Avenue and CFarlotte Avenue, 2) Beatrice Park, located at Beatrice Place and Muscatel Avenue, and 3) Pine Park, located at San Gabriel Boulevard and Pine Street. Mr. Gunn added that no action was required from the Council at this time, but would like all members to consider this matter, based on information furnished within the next few weeks. Page Five C/C 0 10 12/9!69 lne~ 4 C. Councilman Whiddon stated that lights nor banners can be.hung along Garvey Boulevard because of the type poles used, and indicated he would like to get a cost estimate as to the installation of permanent poles properly equi.pped with anchoring for this purpose. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously, carried, that the present lighting district along Garvey Boulevard be studied as to its inequity, and that consideration be given to installation of new poles, in order that the lighting be on a par with that of Valley Boulevard, and further, that said poles be provided with the necessary anchoring and cross cables. D. Councilman Whiddon qquestioned the City's policy as to the 15%.concession fee charged to various organizations renting or using City-owned facilities. Mr. Ralph Laudenslayer, Director of Recreation and Parks, stated it was his understanding that any fund raising activity held in a City facility or park, a 15% rebate of the gross receipts raised at.such event was to be charged and returned to the City for park development purposes; with the exception that when all proceeds go towards youth activity which is enjoyed by the youth of Rosemead, then such a fee is usually waived. The Council indicated they felt that only one fee.should be charged, either a flat rental for use of the facility, or-the 15% rebate for fund raising events. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried; that we establish a policy that when a set rental fee is charged for the use of a City facility, the normal 15% rebate for fund raising activities not be applied. 0 Mayor Andersen declared the meeting recessed to a personnel session at 9:10 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 9:45 o'clock p.m. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Andersen declared the meeting adjourned at 9:47 o'clock p.m. CITY CLERK YO