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CC - 09-23-69CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL - • Minutes of September 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 8:01 o'clock p.m. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Whiddon, The Invocation was delivered by City Treasurer Hubert Foutz, 2, ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon 40 Absent: Councilmen: None Ex officio: Andersen, Foutz, Gunn, Joehnck, Street 3, APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 9, 1969 - REGULAR MEETING, It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of September 9, 1969, be approved as printed, PUBLIC HEARINGS 4, NONE UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5, RESOLUTION NO, 69-64, COMMENDING COUNTY SUPERVISOR ERNEST DEBS, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD EXPRESSING APPRECIATION AND PAYING TRIBUTE TO ERNEST DEBS, • City.Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution in full. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No, 69-64 be adopted, NEW BUSINESS 6, RESOLUTION NO. 69-65. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $143,916,95 AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 7580 - 7639. City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Whiddon, • and unanimously carried, that we waive further reading and adopt Resolution No, 69-65. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None • 46 Page Two C/C 9/23/69 • 7, APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAYS, City Manager Gunn advised the Council that this Agreement commences November 1, 1969, and its purpose is to delegate the sweeping and cleaning function on Route 164, Rosemead Boulevard, to the City and provide an allotment to cover estimated costs. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that we approve the Agreement for Main- tenance of State Highways and authorize the Mayor to execute, 8, REQUEST FOR WAIVER BY SCHOOL BOND COMMITTEE, City Manager Gunn stated this is a request from the Citizens for Better Schools Committee asking that the City consider waiving the usual share it would receive from the Dime-a-Dip Dinner they have scheduled for October 4th at Rosemead Park, on the basis that this is a municipal affair and the proceeds received would not go to any one individual, City Treasurer Foutz stated he is Finance Director for this Committee, and it was formed to bring enough income into the hands of the Committee to pay the expenses for raising the school bond election to be held next month, and rather than solicit the merchants they have scheduled this fund raising event to help cover the cost. Following discussion,it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and carried; that we grant the foregoing request and waive the usual 15% concession fee the City would otherwise receive for this event, Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: Pike • ABSENT: Councilmen: None 9, REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO BID ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, Mr, Ralph Laudenslayer, Director of Recreation and Parks, requested the Council give authorization to advertise for bids on the following items: 1) Garvey Pool Entrance Remodeling Budget Allocation $5000 2) Garvey Park Athletic Lighting Impvt, Budget Allocation $3000 (Engineer Estimate $7750 - Contractor Estimate $10,000) Alternate A - Phase I - Panel & 2 outfield poles/fixtures - Estimate $3000 • (alternate B - Phase II - Four major poles/fixtures - Estimate $4750 It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that authorization be given to advertise for bids for the remodeling of Garvey Park pool entrance as requested above. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that authorization be given to advertise for bids for Alternate A - Phase I - Panel and two outfield poles/fixtures as requested above. • 10. Page Three C/C 9/23/69 SEALCOATING OF ASPHALTIC STREETS, City Manager Gunn recommended that he be authorized to negotiate agreements with As-Tec Products, Gilsabind Corporation, and Asphalt Coating Co., in connection with sealcoating certain City streets where there are full blocks with curb and gutter on both sides. Mr. Gunn stated it seems desirable at the outset to conduct some comparative tests, to determine the best methods to use under various sets of circumstances; and the maximum limit of the three firms recommended would not exceed twenty thousand dollars. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that we accept the City Manager's recommendation and authorize him to negotiate agreements with is the three firms listed above; Roll Call Vote as follows. AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pikes Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 11, SCHEDULING EMPLOYEE HOURS OF WORK, City Manager Gunn,stated there is presently in effect a rigid and invariable work schedule for employees, and sometimes it is desirable to make variations within the organization to compensate for changes in circumstances, and recommended that he be auth- orized to vary the required schedule from time to time, as the needs of the City's service may dictate. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that we approve the foregoing recommenda- tion and allow the City Manager to vary the required work schedule from time to time, as he deems necessary, and to the best advantage • of the City, 12. ADDITIONAL TIME FOR CROSSING GUARD, City Manager Gunn advised the Council that Sergeant Landenberger of the Temple City Sheriff's Station has requested that the hours of the crossing guard at Shuey School be adjusted. The current hours of the guard are as follows: 7:45 - 8:45 9:20 - 9:50 11:40 - 1:40 2:30 - 3:30 Mr, Gunn stated the problem lies with the short break between 8:45 a,m, and 9:20 a.m. The guard has no time, worth the effort, • to go home between these hours, and, as a result stays at the site from 7:45 a,m, until 9:50 a.m. It is requested that the hours be adjusted to 7:45 a,m, to 9:45 a,m, which would add an additional half-hour onto the previously auth- orized time. The additional cost for the balance of the school year will not exceed $195,00. The current rate of pay for crossing guards is $2,33 per hour and there are approximately 170 school days left in the academic year. Page Four C/C S /23 /69 • Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and carried, that we adjust the hours of the crossing guard located at Shuey School, and add an additional half-hour to the p;eviously authorized time as requested, Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: Pike ABSENT: Councilmene None 17. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD AND HELLMAN AVENUE - INTERSECTION UPGRADING, • Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that a funding schedule be set up to upgrade the primary heads to a Type 17, with a 20,000 lumen light on the northwest and southwest corners of said intersection, and also that the primary red indication for east and westbound traffic on Hellman Avenue be increased from an 8 inch to a 12 inch red lens. It was further recommended, in order to provide additional early visibility for southbound traffic on San Gabriel Boulevard approaching Hellman Avenue within the constricted section, that an advance sign and pavement markings reading "SIGNAL AHEAD" be placed at the approaches to the intersection. Mrs Envall gave the following cost breakdown for the proposed signal upgrading: Material Charge $1744 Labor Charge 1325 • Equipment Charge 150 Overhead Charge 6661 0 There would also be $1110 credit for the material located at the site. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that we approve the foregoing recommenda- tion and.proceed with this improvement as funds are available, Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None • 2) TEMPLE CITY BLVD, AT VALLEY BLVD., AND WALNUT GROVE AVE. AT VALLEY BLVD, - SIGNS FOR OAK TREE RACING ASSOCIATION, Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended granting permission to post signs for the Oak Tree Meeting at Santa Anita at the above locations. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. • Page Five C/C .,,/23/69 0 • 3) SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD BETWEEN GRAVES AVENUE AND YARROW STREET - STRIPING REVIEW. ' Traffic Engineer Envall displayed the proposed striping plan for the above location, and stated it did not require any formal action, but he would like the Council to view the plan and sub- mit any suggestions they might have as to modifications. 4) GARVEY AVENUE AT WEST LINE OF ROSEMEAD PLACE - ADDITIONAL CROSSWALK. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that an additional crosswalk be placed across Garvey Avenue at the west line of Rosemead Place, to expedite pedestrian traffic movement. • It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. Mayor Andersen recessed the meeting to a personnel session at 9:00 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 9:20 o'clock p.m. 13. APPOINTMENTS TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. Mayor Andersen stated he wished to appoint Mr. Richard Miller, Manager of the Bank of America in Rosemead, and Mr. William Newell, Executive Administrator of Ingleside Psychiatric Hospital, to the Economic Development Committee. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointments be ratified. • 14. APPOINTMENT TO TRAFFIC COMMISSION. Mayor Andersen stated he wished to reappoint Mr. William Scales to the Traffic Commission, for a full two year term, expiring September 30, 1971. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointment be ratified. 14A. APPOINTMENTS TO RECREATION AND PARK BOARD. (NOT ON AGENDA) Mayor Andersen stated he wished to appoint Councilman Maude, Mayor Pro Tem Whiddon, and Mayor, to the Recreation and Park Board, effective as of May, 1969. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike, and 40 unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointments be ratified. 15. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATES ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 1) REPORT ON COST OF CONSTRUCTION - DEADALENA ST. (N/S) BETWEEN ELLIS LANE AND RIO HONDO. 2) APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION - DENIAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 31 - REQUEST FOR FOUR-PLEX THEATER. 3) APPROVAL OF PRECISE PLAN NO. 10 - WATER WELL FOR CITY OF MONTEREY PARK. • • Page Six C/C 9 /23 /69 It was recommended b4 the staff that hearing on the foregoing be set for October 1th, It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that Items 1 and 3 be set for public hearing October 14, 1969, Councilman Pike advised the Council that he might be unable to attend the meeting of October 14th, and indicated he would like to have the public hearing on Item 2 scheduled at a later date, Mr, Paul N. Crane, Attorney for GRG Associates, the appellants, addressed the Council and requested that their appeal be heard at the earliest possible date, • Following discussion, it was moved by.Councilman Pike, second.by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that Item 2, appeal of GRG Associates, be set for public hearing on October 14, 1969, COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 16, PLANNING COMMISSION NONE 17, TRAFFIC COMMISSION See Pages Four and Five COMMUNICATIONS 18, A. CONGRESSMAN GEORGE BROWN - SMOG ACTION 169, City Manager Gunn presented this communication which urges all cities to join in an effort to convince the Justice Department • to reverse its decision to settle out of court a suit charging that the four major U.S. automakers conspired to delay the introduction of effective anti-pollution control devices. Following a brief discussion, and since the public has only until October 10th to register its protest, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution that could be acted upon later in the meeting, supporting Congressman Brown's stand, B. CITY OF SIERRA MADRE - INVITATION TO COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER DEDICATION. City Manager Gunn stated the dedication ceremonies for this recreation center are to be held Saturday, September 27th at 10:00 a,m, and the Council is invited to attend. This communication was received and filed, • 19, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE, A. Mr. Lester Marshall, owner of property on San Gabriel Boulevard, addressed the Council, and stated he has a building at this location which has been vacant for several months and just recently has had the opportunity to rent, but was refused an occupancy permit due to the parking area in the rear not being paved, Mr. Marshall requested the Council to issue the occupancy permit and grant him a six month extension in which time to pave the parking lot. • i Page Seven C/C 9 /23 /69 is It was moved by Councilman Pike; second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that Mr. Marshall,: be"6ranfed a six month extension as requested, and thestaff authorized to issue an occupancy permit, providing the applicant meets all other City requirements: B. Mr, Ernest H. Hollinshead, 2627 N, Brightoni addressed the Council, and displayed photographs of the Garvey School District Maintenance Yard located on north.Brighi6n, and requested that the proper authorities be contacted in hopes that the appearance of this yard could be improved; 20, MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS, A. RESOLUTION NO. 69-66, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CONCERNING THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT'S • LITIGATION AGAINST UNITED STATES AUTOMAKERS, City Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution in full. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that we adopt Resolution No, 69-66, and request the City Clerk to forward copies to Congressman Brown, Congressman Wiggins, Senator Murphy, Senator Cranston, and each member of the County Board of Supervisors, B. Councilman Maude presented Mayor Andersen with a gold plated key to the City of Zapopan, and also a film, including narrative, of the City, which were presented to him on the recent Sister City trip, C. Councilman Maude requested that a traffic and lighting study be undertaken at the intersection of Mission Drive and Muscatel Avenue, D. Councilman Maude stated that the parking lot between Rosemead pool and the high school is chained until 3;-00 p.m.-,. and • suggested that if the parking lot is to remain closed, that it be done after school until 9:00 a,m, when schooll_begins again, and perhaps checked periodically by the Sheriff's Department, E. Councilman Maude also suggested that low walls, approximately two feet high, be installed around the Bar-B-Que at Rosemead Park, with an access from the north, and that a picnic table large enough to cover the steel doors be added to the area. Following further consideration, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the staff be requested to study the two park items mentioned above, and present a recommendation to the Council at the next meeting, • F. Councilman Maude stated that as the City's representative on the City-County Contract Committee, he has all the informa- tion that will go before the Grand Jury tomorrow regarding the cost of law enforcement, and will be happy to furnish the Council with copies, G. Mayor Andersen presented a letter from the Mayor of Niigata, Japan, with relation to Patricia Maude's visit to their City Hall on August 5, 1969. • 6 1 Page Eight C/C 9 /23 /69 There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Mayor Andersen, and unanimously carried, that we adjourn to meet October 7, 1969, in joint session with Rosemead School District, Board of Trustees, for the purpose of discussing their long-range building program. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 o'clock p.m. CITY CLERK • • 17J MAYOR