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CC - 08-26-69• 0 CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of August 26, 1969 u 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 Pro Tem Whiddon at 8:00 o'clock p.m. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Taylor, The invocation was delivered by Reverend Benjamin Allison, Associate Pastor of the Church of Christi 2, ROLL CALL Present: Councilmene Maude, Pike; Taylor, Whiddon • Absent: Councilmen: Andersen Ex officio: Andersen, Foutz, Gunn, Hersh, Joehnck, Street \ 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 12, 1969 - REGULAR MEETING, It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of August 12, 1969, be approved as printed, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE, A. Mr, Carlos Estrada, Commissioner of Community Relations for Rosemead Rebels, addressed the Council and extended an invitation to attend the Annual Kickoff Bowl on Sunday, September 14th at_Berkstrom Stadium in El Monte. Mr, Estrada also invited the Council to the fund raising carnival they are holding Saturday, August 30th at Fern School, Councilman Pike advised Mr, Estrada that the City Council • would be unable to attend on September 14th as they will be visiting Zapopan, Rosemead's Sister City, B. Mr, J.T. Boothe, 9148 Guess Street, addressed the Council and submitted a petition containing signatures from 17 residences in his immediate area requesting that immediate action be taken to correct the noise situation created by individuals residing at 9202 Guess Street. City Manager Gunn recommended that the Council refer this matter to him so that he may investigate it further. There being no objections, it was so ordered, COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 21, TRAFFIC COMMISSION: • A. 4934 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE- RED CURB MARKINGS, Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that red curb markings be placed on the east side of Walnut Grove Avenue, commencing at the north line of the driveway into premises 4934 for a distance of 23 feet north. This will leave 3 car spaces within the improved section. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. Page Two C/C 8/26/69 0 rI L B. 4204 TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD - RED CURB MARKINGS. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the commission recommended that 10 feet of red curb markings be placed north of the southerly driveway into premises at 4204 Temple City Boule- vard, as it is believed this will aid truck turning movement onto Temple City Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. C. NEW AVENUE SOUTH OF GARVEY AVENUE - PASSENGER LOADING ZONE. 0 Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the commission recommended that a 40 foot passenger loading zone be placed on the west side of New Avenue, ad'acent to the front door of the Foursquare Church, commencing 3 4 feet south of the south curb line of Garvey Avenue to a point 424 feet southerly.. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. SPECIAL PRESENTATION 4. RESOLUTION NO. 69-54. APPOINTING COUNCILMAN MAUDE THE OFFICIAL DELEGATE TO VISIT ZAPOPAN, JALISCO, MEXICO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPOINTING DR. STUART H. MAUDE THE OFFICIAL DELEGATE TO VISIT ZAPOPAN, JALISCO, MEXICO.. City Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and carried, that we waive further reading of Resolution No. 69-54 and adopt. Councilman Maude abstained from voting. 0 5. RESOLUTION NO. 69-55. EXTENDING GREETINGS TO SISTER CITY ZAPOPAN. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD EXPRESSING ITS.APPRECIATION TO THE PEOPLE OF THE HISTORIC CITY OF ZAPOPAN, IN THE JJOININGSTHEREWTATE OF FELICITATIONS. City Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that we waive further reading of Resolution No. 69-55 and adopt. 6. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE. • Mayor Pro Tem Whiddon presented Councilman Maude with a copy of Resolution No. 69-55, and the plaque which is to be presented to the Mayor and Council upon their visit to Zapopan. City Manager Gunn read the engraved inscription as follows; "A pleasant rememberance of our distinguished friends of the City of Zapopan, affectionately on behalf of the friends of Rosemead, California". • Page Three C/C 8/26/69 PUBLIC HEARINGS • 7. OORDINAN CE NO. RDINANCE NOS. 254 AND 2621- REGULATING LOT SPLITS. URGENCY. Mayor Pro Tem Whiddon requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. No one responded. Mayor Pro Tem Whiddon declared the public hearing open at 8:25 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGULATING LOT SPLITS, AND EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 244, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NOS. 254 AND 262. City Attorney Joehnck presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that we waive further reading of Ordinance No. 272 and adopt. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen 8. ORDINANCE NO. 273. EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 264 - REGULATING SIGN INSTALLATION. URGENCY. Mayor Pro Tem Whiddon requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. No one responded. Mayor Pro Tem Whiddon declared the public hearing open at 8:27 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. • AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD TEMPORARILY REGULATING SIGN INSTALLATION AND EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 264 FOR ONE YEAR. . City Attorney Joehnck presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that we waive further reading of Ordinance No. 273 and adopt. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen • 9. ORDINANCE NO. 274. AMENDING CERTAIN ZONING PROVISIONS. INTRODUCTION. City Attorney Joehnck stated this ordinance has been referred to as the "technical change ordinance" and clears up discrepancies and wording clarifications in various provisions of the code. Mayor Pro Tem Whiddon requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. No one responded. Mayor Pro Tem Whiddon declared the public hearing open at 8:29 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. • • Page Four C/C R / 26 /69 • AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING CERTAIN ZONING PROVISIONS OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. City Attorney Joehnck presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that we waive further reading of Ordinance No. 274 and introduce. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen UNFINISHED BUSINESS • 10. ORDINANCE NO. 275. ZONE CHANGE. ANNEXATION NO. 35 - R-1 TO R-i, C-2 TO C-3 AND A-1 TO P-D. INTRODUCTION. ORDI THE ZONEAOFECERTAIN PROPERTTYNACIL ND AMENDINGITHEOROSEMEADAMUNICIPALG CODE. City Attorney Joehnck presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that we waive further reading of Ordinance No, 275 and introduce. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen 11. PUBLIC RELATIONS - AGREEMENT WITH WYCKOFF ASSOCIATES. • City Attorney Joehnck presented the revised agreement and stated it included the recommended changes as requested by the Council at their last meeting. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that we approve the foregoing agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen NEW BUSINESS 0 12. RESOLUTION N0: 69-56. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $36,144,14 AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 7450-7513. City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that we waive further reading of Resolution No. 69-56 and adopt. 0 0 0 Page Five C/C £:/26/69 Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen 13. RESOLUTION N0. 69-57. SETTING TAX RATE FOR MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD LEVYING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TAX WITHIN ROSEMEAD CITY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER ONE. City Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. City Manager Gunn stated that in checking this account it has been customary to include street sweeping as part of the cost of this maintenance district, and he feels this is unjust,in that all parts of the City of Rosemead do receive street sweeping service without special charge. Mr. Gunn recommended that the Council adopt this resolution using Alternate B, which excludes the charge for street sweeping. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that we adopt Resolution No. 69-57 using Alternate B as recommended. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 69-58. SETTING TAX RATE FOR STREET LIGHTING DISTRICTS. LEVYING RESOLUTION TAX WITHIN THE OF THE CITY ROSEMEAD STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT CITY A SPECIAL DISTRICT. City Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that we waive further reading of Resolution • No. 69-58 and adopt. Councilman Maude requested that the lighting districts be revised so that the cost is equitable, and if possible would like to have this completed within the next three months. 15. APPROVAL OF GROUND MAINTENANCE RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. City Attorney Joehnck presented this agreement which is for a period of one year, commencing July 1, 1969, and provides for the ground maintenance of County-owned building located at 8800 East Valley Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that we approve the foregoing agreement and • authorize the Mayor to execute. 16, AWARD OF STREET SWEEPING CONTRACT. City Manager Gunn reported that on the basis of the (3) bids received, corraborated by a check of references and an inspection of the equipment, it is recommended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder United Sweeping Service, Inc. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that we accept the low bid of United Sweeping Service, Inc., Alternate A, and award the contract. • • Page Six C/C 8/26/69 • Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen 17. ACCEPTANCE OF STORM DRAIN AND RELEASE OF FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND - TRACT NO. 24918, AND RESOLUTION NO. 69-t-9. TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF PRIVATE STORM DRAIN NO. 873 TO LOS (-ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT. City Manager Gunn stated this was a request from the County Engineer recommending that the Council approve the work and accept the storm drain in Tract No. 24918, known as Private Drain No. 873, for public use; that the Council cancel the faithful performance • bond for the construction of said storm drain, and further, that the resolution be adopted transferring and conveying the storm drain improvements to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for purposes of operation, maintenance, repair and improvements. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that we accept the recommendation of the County Engineer, approve the work, and release the bond as requested. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF SAID DISTRICT A TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM KNOWN AS STORM DRAIN IN TRACT NO. 24918, PRIVATE DRAIN NO. 873, IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD FOR FUTURE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER AND CON- VEYANCE THEREOF. • City Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that we waive further reading of Resolution No. 69-59 and adopt. 18. APPROVAL OF MASONRY WALL AND RELEASE OF FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND - TRACT NO. 28167. City Manager Gunn advised that this came as a request from the County Engineer recommending that the Council approve the work and release the bond for construction of masonry walls in Tract No. 28167. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that we accept the foregoing recommendation of the-County Engineer, approve the work and release the bond • as requested. 19. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH ANNEXATION NO. 37. WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AND LANDIS VIEW LANE. City Manager Gunn explained that there are 7 parcels involved in this proposed annexation. He has received letters of approval from three property owners and a fourth letter should arrive any day. Mr. Gunn recommended that he be authorized to proceed as soon as the fourth letter of approval is received. Page Seven C/C 23/26/69 It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and • unanimously carried, that we authorize the City Manager to proceed with Annexation No, 37 under the condition as stipulated in the foregoing request. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 20, PLANNING COMMISSION: 4, SET PUBLIC HEARING DATES ON THE FOLLOWING: 1) PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE ON ESTABLISHMENT OF A CIVIC CENTER (C-C) OVERLAY ZONE, AND 2) PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THEATERS, AUDITORIUMS, AND DRIVE-IN THEATERS, AS USED BY A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN THE C-3 AND M ZONES. It was recommended by the staff that hearing be set for September 9, 1969; there being no objections, it was so ordered, 21, TRAFFIC COMMISSION: See Pages 1 and 2 COMMUNICATIONS None 22. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. A. Mr. Bill Burright of San Gabriel Valley Maintenance and Sweeper Co., addressed the Council and questioned when the contract with United Sweeping Service would become effective. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the contract with United Sweeping • Service, Inc, take effect commencing October 1, 1969. 23. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Councilman Taylor stated that he had been contacted by Mr. Ryan who resides on Marshall Street, requesting that a. center line be placed on this street between Walnut Grove Avenue and San Gabriel Boulevard, Assistant City Manager Street stated that he too had been contacted by Mr, Ryan, He has since discussed this matter with the Traffic Engineer, and it was felt that the paved section of the street is not wide enough to warrant a center line, and would create more problems that it would solve. B. City Attorney Joehnck presented the following Resolution which • was prepared pursuant to action taken by the Council at their last meeting regarding condemnation proceedings on Eckhart Ave, RESOLUTION N0; ):%-(iO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF NECESSARY RIGHTS OF WAY FOR ROAD PURPOSES AND ORDERING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS, It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that we waive further reading and adopt Resolution No, 69-60, Page Eight C/C 8/26/69 C. City Manager Gunn read a letter he had received from Mrs. Churchill, 3659 Chariette Avenue, offering to the City a bamboo plant she has growing in her yard and • unable to take care of any longer, Mr. Gunn stated he did go out and view the plant but feels the City could not use it at the present time; therefore it is suggested that a letter be written to Mrs. Churchill thanking her for he ':ind offer, This was agreeable to tKe Council, D. City Manager Gunn read a letter he had received from Mrs, Walter Lowrey, representing Friends of the Rosemead Library, requesting permission to hold a library book sale,together with an art exhibit, on aturday, September 20th, which would be adjacent to the City Hall and Library. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing request be • granted, E. City Manager Gunn presented a communication from Howard Gardner, Associate Director of the League of California Cities, requesting that the City Council designate a voting representative and alternate, ir. conjunction with the Annual League Conference to be held in San Francisco, It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that Mayor Andersen be appointed as our voting representative, and Mayor Pro Tem Whiddon as the alternate, F. City Manager Gunn presented a copy of Resolution No, 4820, a(,)pted by the City of Redondo Beach, requesting the Resolution Committee of the League of California Cities to submit a resolution to the League's Annual Convention opposing any change in the current tax exemption on State and.l.ocal government bond interest, • The City of Redondo Beach is requesting all cities in the State of California to support their request in opposing any change of the current tax exemption of State and local government bond interest. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that we support the City of Redondo Beach in their request to submit a•resolution to the League's Annual Convention opposing any.change in the current tax exemption on State and local government bond interest, G. Councilman Maude requested authorization to host a County- City Contract Committee meeting of which he is a member. It is to be a luncheon meeting and will be held September 3rd. • It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing request be approved and the necessary funds authorized. There being no further business to ccme before the Council, it was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that we adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 o'clock p.m. ~1111AIYGR