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CC - 06-10-69CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of June 10, 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 Percy Ferguson of the California Christian Home, 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon Absent: Councilmen: None Ex officio: Andersen, Farrell, Gunn, Hersh, Street, Watson • 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 27, 1969 - REGULAR MEETING. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that page five, item No. 17, oral com- munications from the audience, B through E, be revised, and that the minutes reflect only action taken by the Council. The Mayor ordered approval of the minutes deferred until revised, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 4. RESOLUTION NO. 69-29. COMMENDING CITY ADMINISTRATOR MILTON FARRELL. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD COMMENDING MILTON R. FARRELL FOR HIS DEDICATED AND SUCCESSFUL SERVICE AS CITY ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. Mayor Andersen read in full the foregoing resolution and presented a plaque of same to Mr. Farrell. It.was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, • and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 69-29 be adopted, 5. COMMENDING CITY ADMINISTRATOR MILTON FARRELL - COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT. Captain Trask of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Temple City Branch, addressed the Council and read a letter of commendation from Peter J. Pitchess, Sheriff of Los Angeles County. PUBLIC HEARING 6. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 37. 9304 MISSION DRIVE - MOOSE LODGE. R-2 TO C-3 ZONE. Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data. 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 8:15 o'clock p.m. Mr. G. Russell Lancaster, representing the Moose Lodge, addressed the Council in behalf of their request. • • Page Two C/C $/10/69 Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:`16 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Counci?man Pike, second by Councilman' Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve Zone Change Case No. 37, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance, UiFlMISHED BUSINESS 7, ORD!i~!ANCE NO. 265. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 36, A-1 TO P-D ZONE. (i1::RRAMORE CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION, 1409 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE), SECOND READING. Aid ORDINAiNCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM A-1 TO P-D AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL RODE. City It'•ttorney Watson presented this ordinance by tit.le only, • It was moved by Councilman Pi!,e, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived- It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and carried, that Ordinance No, 265 be adopted, Rol' Call Vote as fellows: AYES: Councilmen; Andersen; Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Counciimen: None 8, RESOLUTION NO, REGARDING SPECIFIC COUNTY SERVICES AND THE FEES CHARGED THEREOF, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CONCERNING THE COMPETITIVE PRICIP.iG OF COUNTY CONSUMER SERVICES, City :attorney Watson presented this resolution by-title only. Following a brief discussion t7e Mayor ordered the foregoing • resolution deferred until the next regular meeting., Mayor Andersen declared the•meeting recessed to a personnel session at 8:20 o'clock p,m, , Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 8:26 o'clock p,m, S, APPQIHTMENT OF PLANNIIlG COMMISSIONER. Mayor -Andersen advised that ;:e wished to reappoint James Floe to the Planning Commission for a two-year term,, expiring May 31, 1571. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor,'and .unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointment be ratified, '10, RESOLUTION NO. 69-30, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, • A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEM~AD ALLOWING CERTAI ! -CL,AIMS AND DE is=1 e0S 4.1 THE SUM DF $46, 109,34 AND DEMAND.S.• NUNBE`;S 7056.- 7126, City Admirlistrator Farrell.-presented this resolution by title only, C Page Three C/C 6 /10 /69 0 It was moved by Counci?:nan Whiddon, second by Councilman Taylor, and carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 69-30 be adopted.. • Roll Call Vote as follows; AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ASSENT:. Councilmen: None 11.. RESOLUTION NO. 69-31. REQUESTING ALLOCATION OF AID TO-CITIES FUND FOR MAINTENANCE OF SELECT SYSTEM STREETS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SELECT SYSTEM STREETS. City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution by title only. • It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude, and carried, that further reading be wai.ved and Resolution No. 69-31 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT:: Councilmen: 'None 12. AWPIRD OF CONTRACT - HOUSE DEMOLITION - 8729 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD. City Administrator Farrell reported that the City had been notified by the Rehabilitation Department that the owners of the subject property have started to clean the area as ordered, and therefore recommended the Council defer action at this time. There being no objections the Mayor ordered this matter deferred. 13. HEARING OFFICER'S REPORT.. BILLIARD ROOM LICENSE - 9736 E. VALLEY. BOULEVARD, SHAKEY JAKE'S.. City Administrator Farr.ell.presented the findings and recommenda- tion of the Hearing Officer.. . It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve the report of the hearing officer and the license be issued subject to the conditions set forth in the recommendation.. 14. GARVEY PARK CONCESSION BID. Mr. Ralph Laudenslayer, Director of Recreation and Parks, advised the Council that no bids had been received on the above matter, and recommended that he be authorized to readvertise and contact local youth organizations. • It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that authorization be given to advertise for proposals for the operation of Garvey Park Concession Stand. It was also suggested that this advertisement be placed in the Rosemead Review, Post Advocate, Los Angeles Times and the San Gabriel Valley Tribune; and further suggested that letters be forwarded to those concessionaires who operate stands at the Los Angeles County Fair. Page Four • C/C 6/10/69 15.. ROSEMEAD JAYCEE'S SWIM MEET, Mr, James Dix, Chairman of Rosemead Jaycee's, addressed the Council and stated the swim meet would be held Saturday., August 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and requested the City co= sponsor this event with waiver of fee for pool use, • It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing request be granted and the fee for use of Rosemead Park Pool on August 2, 1969, be waived, 16. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT - PROPOSEQ CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ORDINANCE, Mr, Frank J. Di Noto, Chairman of the Economic Development Committee, appeared before the Council and briefly outlined the contents of this report. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing report be referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation, • 17. STREET SWEEPING CONTRACT, City Administrator Farrell reported that the current contract for street sweeping expires on June 30, 1969, and in order to give ample time to prepare specifications and advertise for bids, requested authority to extend the existing agreement for three months to expire at the end of September, 1965, It was moved by Councilman Ta and unanimously carried, that for a 3 month period expiring new agreement is prepared for of not less than 3 years, and option to renew, ylor, second by Councilman Maude,' the foregoing agreement be extended September, 1969, and that when a street sweeping, it be for a period further, that it not include an 18. 1969-70 PRELIMINARY BUDGET, City Administrator Farrell presented the 1969-70 Preliminary Budget and briefly spoke on the financial status of the City. There being no objections t he Mayor order ed a budget study set for 7:30 o'clock a.m., June 11, 1969. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 19, PLANNING COMMISSION - None. 20. TRAFFIC COMMISSION, A. FERN AVENUE AND FALLING LEAF AVENUE - BOULEVARD STOP. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that in order to alleviate any cross conflict, the Commission recommended that Fern Avenue be stopped at the east approach to Falling Leaf Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. B_ GRAVES AVENUE AND JACKSON AVENUE - ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that is required to stop at its approach and visibili on Graves Avenue approximately 150 feet westerly in the road, and the Commission recommended that pavement parkings b`= placed on Jackson Avenue in the stop sign. Jackson Avenue ty is obstructed due to a crest stop and stop bar conjunction with • • Page Five C/C 6/10/69 It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be • approved, C. JACKSON AVENUE AND HELLMAN AVENUE - ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS, Traffic Engineer Envall stated that this came as a request by the crossing guard at this location for a short section of center line striping on Jackson Avenue southerly of Hellman Avenue, and following consideration by the Commission, it is recommended that a 20 foot section of double center line striping be placed on this 32 foot street southerly of Hellman Avenue along with 15 feet of red curb on the east side and 10 feet of red curb on the west side on Jackson Avenue, south of Hellman Avenue, It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved, • D. MISSION DRIVE AND BARTLETT AVENUE - ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS, Traffic Engineer Envali advised that the Commission recommended that directional arrows pointing to the travel lane be placed on the north side of Mission, or east and west of Bartlett Avenue to forwarn motorists that the widened portion of Mission Drive exists for only a short distance. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved, E. DRIGGS AVENUE ADJACENT TO LA VICTORIA FOODS, NORTH OF HEGLIS AVENUE - COMMERCIAL VEHICLE LOADING ZONE, Traffic Engineer Envall stated that in order to provide a loading and unloading facility for large trucks,the Commission recommended that a commercial vehicle loading zone be placed on the east side of Driggs Avenue commencing 120 feet north of the north curb line of Heglis Avenue to'a point 205 feet north of this north curb line, • It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. COMMUNICATIONS 21, A. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN, City Administrator Farrell presented the foregoing bulletin which concerns SB 1414, mandatory wages, hours and vacation for police- men, and AB 374, which would double the cost of retirement for policemen and firemen who would have to be retired at age 50, Mr, Farrell recommended that the Council take action opposing these two legislative bills; • Following discussion the City Attorney was requested to prepare a resolution expressing opposition to Senate Bill 1414 and Assembly Bill 374, and City Clerk instructed to forward copies of such to our Assemblymen and State Senator. B. HOLY TRINITY PARISH - ALHAMBRA. Mayor Andersen presented and read in full a letter from Reverend Harold G. Hultgren, commending the City Council on selecting Mr. Gunn as Rosemead's City Administrator., • Page Six C/C 6/10/69 0 The foregoing communication was received and filed, C. CITY OF LA VERNE, • City Administrator Farrell presented this communication urging that the City Council adopt a resolution endorsing all efforts to increase the number of judges for Los Angeles County by a minimum of twenty additional Superior Court judges, The foregoing communication was received and filed, D. CITY OF ARCADIA. City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution from the City of Arcadia joining in the national observance of Flag Day and condemning the improper and disrespectful use of the American Flag, This communication was also received and filed, E. UNIVERSAL SQUARE, • City Administrator Farrell presented this communication requesting the City Council to consider the enactment of an ordinance which would clearly define the authority for law enforcement officials to enforce parking,speed and traffic regulations on the property located on the north side of Valley Boulevard between Muscatel Avenue and Ivar Avenue, Mr. Frank Di Noto, Vice President of Universal Square, addressed the Council on behalf of their request. Following discussion it•was'moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the problem of parking, speed and traffic regulations at Universal Square be taken under study by our Traffic Engineer, and further, that the City Attorney be instructed to investigate the matter as to legal provisions to see what can be done to improve this problem, 22, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE, A. Mr, Bob Pickrel, President of the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce, • addressed the Council with regard to a fashion show luncheon to be held on June 25th at the T & J Restaurant. The time will be 12 Noon with the guest speaker to be Dick Lane. 23, MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS, A. Following a brief discussion as to theatres, how they are 'defined, etc., it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an urgency ordinance placing a moratorium on theatres in any zone without a conditional use permit, and that the'Planni'ng Commission take under study the subject of theatres, their zoning, location, etc. B. Councilman Pike stated that on May 13th the Council voted to • continue the sidewalks on San Gabriel Boulevard for that portion within the City limits in conjunction with the County's street construction project, Mr. Pike questioned whether these sidewalks would be of the meandering form or the straight type as the County will be installing to the south. 0 Page Seven C/C 6/10/69 City Administrator Farrell stated the Central Business District type of sidewalk could be installed north of Rush Street as it is a commercial area. Following discussion it was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the sidewalks to be installed on both sides of San Gabriel Boulevard, north of Rush Street, be of the meandering type construction. C. Mayor Andersen read a letter from Mrs. Loretta Cruse, 4602 N. ',var Avenue, commending the Fire Department Res-!je Squad in coming to her aid so quickly on June 1st. D. Mayor Andersen presented a letter from the California Contract Cities Association giving notification that the City of Rosemead is due to host a meeting during the coming year. The foregoing communication was placed on the next agenda. E, Mr. Steve Street, Administrative Assistant, requested the Council to set public hearings for confirmation of costs on the following projects: Emerson Place - North Side - Falling Leaf Ave, to San Gabriel Blvd. Hellman Avenue - Both Sides - Lafayette Ave, to. Eckhart Jackson Avenue - Both Sides - Garvalia Ave. to Fern Ave, There being no objections the public hearings were scheduled for June 24th. There being no further business, it was moved by Councilman Whiddon.,• second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the meeting be adjourned to June 11, 1969 at 7:30 o'clock a.m. Meeting adjourned at 9:45,o'clock p.m. CI CLERK