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CC - 05-27-69, • • CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of May 27, 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 City Administrator Farrell. The Invocation was delivered by Mr, Doug Stone, Manager of the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce, 2, ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon Absent: Councilmen: None Ex officio: Andersen, Farrell, Foutz, Joehnck, APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 13, 1969 - REGULAR MEETING MAY 23, 1969 - SPECIAL MEETING It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of May 13 and May 23, 1969, be approved as printed, Mayor Andersen greeted Mrs. Dunlap, a teacher from Mark Keppel High School, and her citizenship class who were attending the meeting. SPECIAL PRESENTATION 4, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS. Mr, George Earles, Senior Vice Commander of Rosemead Post, 6th District, presented citations to Councilmen Andersen, Maude, Pike and Taylor for their participation in the Loyalty Day Ceremony held at Rosemead High School on April 27, 1969. PUBLIC HEARINGS _0. NOTICE TO CONSTRUCT STREET IMPROVEMENTS, DELTA AVENUE (W/S) FROM DOROTHY STREET TO DELTA PLACE, City Administrator Farrell stated that petitions signed by more than 60% of the front footage°on the block had been received and the necessary notices -sent advising of this hearing. Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. No one responded, Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:07 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and carried, that we proceed with this improvement when the funds are available, • Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Page Two C/C 5/27/69 6. NOTICE TO CONSTRUCT STREET IMPROVEMENTS. DENTON AVENUE (W/S) FROM GARVEY AVENUE TO GRAVES AVENUE. City Administrator Farrell stated that petitions signed by more than the 60% required on the block had been received and the necessary notices sent advising of this hearing. Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. City Clerk Andersen administered the oath. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:10 o'clock p.m. Mr. Roy Revelles, 2567 N. Denton Avenue, appeared in favor of the project. He also indicated that a boulevard stop sign should be installed where New Avenue crosses or intersects into Denton Ave. • Mr. David Cairney, 1011 S. Del Mar Avenue, San Gabriel, questioned whether or not these improve- ments are going to be installed outside the property line. City Administrator Farrell stated he did not have the exact figures at hand, but that it would depend upon whether it is a 40 or 50 foot right of way. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:15 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike, and carried, that we proceed with this improvement when the funds are available. Roll Call Vote as follows: • AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, None None Pike, Taylor, Whiddon UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. ORDINANCE NO. 263. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 35 (2704 STINGLE AVENUE) SECOND READING. • R-1 TO M-1 ZONE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-1 TO M-1 AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. City Attorney Joehnck presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 263 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 8. ORDINANCE NO. 265. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 36. A-1 TO P-D ZONE, (NARRAMORE CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION, 1409 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE). INTRODUCTION i Page Three C/C 5/27/6; 0 0 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM A-1 TO P-D AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. • City Attorney Joehnck presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude, and carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 265 be introduced. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 9. REAPPOINTMENT OF BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE. Mayor Andersen ordered this item deferred until later in the meeting. • NEW BUSINESS 10. RESOLUTION NO. 69-28. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLO14ING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $136,577.67 AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 7002-7005. City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 69-28 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None a . APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER. Mayor Andersen ordered this matter deferred until later in the meeting. 12. USE POLICY FOR ZAPOPAN COMMUNITY CENTER. Mr. Ralph Laudenslayer, Director of Recreation and Parks, addressed the Council and reported that because of continual expansion of the use at Zapopan Center they now need some guide- lines as to which community groups should have priority use. Mr. Laudenslayer presented his recommended proposal for facility use priority and stated there are two alternatives as to the period of time 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., and listed as follows: Alternate A - Older youth (13-20) Activities, Daily • Club meetings and dances Alternate B - Mon. & Wed. Adult Groups Tues., Thur., Fri., Older Youth Mr. Roy Revelles, 2567 H. Denton Avenue, addressed the Council and urged that the youths have priority use at Zapopan as summer is coming and by having these activities it is helping to keep the youngsters off the streets. • City Administrator Farrell advised that five bids had been received on this project and listed as follows: Page Four C/C 5/27/69 Following discussion it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that Alternate • B be modified to Monday, Wednesday and every other Friday for adult groups, and Tuesday, Thursday and every other Friday for older youth, and the Lalance of the proposal approved as recommended. 13. AWARD OF CONTRACT - GARVEY PARK SECURITY LIGHTING. McBride Elec. Co. Lynwood $ 12,642.00 Luster Electric Bellflower 10,200.00 L.R. McCauley Rosemead 8,893.00 Smith Electric Co. Stanton 9,992.00 C.T. & F. Co. Bell Gardens 8,902.00 ' Mr. Ralph Laudenslayer stated that the County is also super- vising Rosemead Lighting project besides the Garvey Park Security Lighting and the estimated cost of combined projects is $800.00. It was recommended that the contract be awarded to L.R. McCauley and that L.A. County Project Manager be authorized to proceed with inspection of the lighting. Following discussion as to the $800.00 inspection fee, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and carried, that the contract be awarded to L.R. McCauley as recommended, in the amount of $3,893.00; and that the L.A. County Project Manager be authorized to proceed with inspection of Rosemead and Garvey Park Lighting Systems for a sum not to exceed $800.00 for both projects., Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilman: Pike ABSENT: Councilmen: None L~ • APPROVAL OF AIR CONDITIONING MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT. City Administrator Farrell presented this proposal from Acco Co. and advised that at least 12 inspections per year would be made at the cost of $60.00 per month. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and carried, that the proposal of Acco Company for maintenance of City Hall Air Conditioning System be accepted at the rate of $60.00 per month with said rate to include both emergency and routine inspections. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: • Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon None None COMMISSION RECOMMEFIDATIONS 15. A. PLANNING COMMISSION. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 37. 9304 MISSION DRIVE - MOOSE LODGE - R-2 TO C-3 ZONE. City Administrator Farrell advised that the staff recommends hearing date of June l'), 1969. • 0 REVISED REVISED REVISED Page Five C/C 5/27/69 • There being no objections, Mayor Andersen ordered the fore- going hearing set for June 10, 1969. COMMUNICATIONS 16. A. TOWN OF EMERYVILLE. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication which transmits a copy of resolution requesting that all State legislation be opposed which directly or indirectly calls for the enforcement upon home rule by the extension of the State or any extension thereof; and that the State legisla- ture be immediately urged to protect the principles of home • rule and to retain basic rights of community planning and zoning within the established framework of local government. The foregoing communication was received and filed. 17. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. A. Mr. Harry M. Scott, 9143 Valley Boulevard, addressed the Council and pointed out that his firm has gone into the study of engineering costs as provided by the County and private engineers, and this study revealed that the charges made for engineering services by the County forces are anywhere from 25 to 30% of the project cost. B. Mr. Roy Revelles, 2567 North Denton Avenue, appeared before the Council with regard to the position of City Administrator. Mayor Andersen then introduced Mr_. C. Leland Gunn, who will be filling the vacated position, effective June 16, 1969. • Mr. Revelles commented on the possiblity of creating a recrea- tion advisory committee, consisting of parents and a city representative. C. Mr. Robert O'Conner, 2547 North Rosemead Boulevard, South El Monte, representing the United Sweeper Company, addressed the Council in regard to the street sweeping maintenance contract. City Administrator Farrell informed M. O'Conner that this matter would be reviewed and brought up at the next Council meeting. • D. Mr. Glen Clanton, 3242 Leyburn Drive, appeared before the Council regarding the appointment of the City Administrator. Page Five C/C 5 /27 /69 There being no objections, Mayor Andersen ordered the fore- going hearing set for June 10, 1969. • COMMUNICATIONS 16. A. TOWN OF EMERYVILLE. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication which transmits a copy of resolution requesting that all State legisla- tion be opposed which directly or indirectly calls for the enforcement upon home rule by the extension of the State or any extension thereof; and that the State legislature be immediately urged to protect the principles of home rule and to retain basic rights of community planning and zoning within the estab- lished framework of local government. The foregoing communication was received and filed. 17. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. A. Mr. Harry M. Scott, 9143 Valley Boulevard, addressed the Council and pointed out that his firm has gone into the study of engineering costs as provided by the County and private engineers, and this study revealed that the charges made for engineering services by the County forces is any- where from 25 to 30% of the project cost. B. Mr. Roy Revelles, 2567 N. Denton Avenue, appeared before . the Council with regard to the hiring of a City Administrator. At this time Mayor Andersen introduced Mr. C. Leland Gunn, the new City Administrator, effective June 16, 1965. Mr. Revelles stated he did not doubt Mr. Gunn's qualifica- tions but felt the Council should have interviewed more candidates. Mr. Revelles also brought up the matter of possibly creating an advisory committee made up of the parents in the area so they can be a part of what their children are doing. He • suggested that the Council appoint a city representative to act as a liason on this committee so there can be a channel of communication. Mayor Andersen related that he had no objections to the parents forming their own advisory committee and submit what recommendations they might have to the Director of Recrea- tion and Parks, and through him to the City Council if need be. He also concurred with the suggestion that if this committee were formed a city representative could be appointed to act as a liason. C. Mr. Robert O'Connor, 2547 Rosemead Boulevard, South E1 Monte, representing the United Sweeper Co., addressed the Council and questioned whether the City would be going out to bid this.year on the street sweeping maintenance contract, and • if so he would like the opportunity to submit a proposal. City Administrator Farrell informed Mr. O'Connor that he has received a proposal from the existing contractor, and that it would be reviewed and brought up at the next meeting. D. Mr. Glen Clanton, 3242 Leyburn Dr., appeared before the Council as to the legal procedure and method used in hiring the new City Administrator. J REVISED Page Six C/C 5/27/69 REVISED 11 REVISED E. Mr. Rudy Aguilar, 3325 North Bartlett Avenue, appeared before the Council and concurred with the remarks of Mr. Revelles. F. Mr. Harry M. Scott and Mr. Robert O'Connor both addressed the Council again and stated they were aware of Mr. Gunn's past reputation as City Manager and felt the City of Rosemead was very fortunate in having him replace Mr. Farrell. At this time Mayor Andersen recessed the meeting to a Personnel Session, 9:20 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 9:35 o'clock p.m. 9. REAPPOINTMENT OF BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that he wished to appoint the f611owing persons to the Beautification Committee: Burl Blue Louise Klinger James Como Captain Bud Hund Alice Ferl Maxine Roush LaVerne Higgins Helen Hasabales It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman-Maude, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointments be ratified. 11. APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER. Mayor Andersen ordered this item held over until the next Council meeting. 0 18. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Councilman Pike informed the Council that the County Regional Library has a xerox duplicating machine that charges 15G per copy and that there are local businessmen who also provide the same service but have to charge 25t per copy to cover the cost of operation. He indicated that it would seem logical for the County not to undercut the businessmen, who have to pay taxes, and therefor would like to see a resolution prepared to this effect. Councilman Maude agreed with the foregoing proposal of Councilman Pike and requested that a reso;,hution be prepared not only for duplicating services, but for any service that the County may offer which is also offered by the local businessman. 0 Following further discussion amongst the Council, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney draft a resolution requesting the County to at least meet the private enterprise fee for any services that they offer to the public. B. Councilman Maude stated he had received a letter with regard to the vacant lot on bentel Street behind Rayco Company. This lot was to have been cleared by May 25th, and as yet nothing has been done. • • Page Six C/C 5 /27 /69 E. Mr. Rudy Aguilar, 3325 N. Bartlett Avenue, appeared before the Council& concurred with the remarks of Mr. Revelles,in . that more time should have been taken in hiring a replace- ment for Mr. Farrell. F. Mr. Harry M. Scott and Mr. Robert O'Connor both addressed the Council again and stated they were aware of Mr. Gunn's past reputation as a City Manager and felt the City of Rosemead was very fortunate in having him replace Mr, Farrell. At this time Mayor Andersen recessed the meeting to a Personnel Session, 9:20 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 9:35 o'clock p.m. 9. REAPPOINTMENT OF BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that he wished to appoint • the following persons to the Beautification Committee: Burl Blue Louise Klinger James Como Captain Bud Hund Alice Ferl Maxine Roush La Verne Higgins Helen Hasabales It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointments be ratified. 11. APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER. Mayor Andersen ordered this item held over until the next Council meeting. 18, MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. . A. Councilman Pike informed the Council that the County Regional Library has a xerox duplicating machine that charges 15{ per copy and that there are local businessmen who also provide the same service but have to charge 25f per copy to cover the cost of operation. He indicated that it would seem logical for the County not to undercut the businessmen, who have to pay taxes, and therefor would like to see a resolu- tion prepared to this effect. Councilman Maude agreed with the foregoing proposal of Councilman Pike and requested that a resolution be prepared not only for duplicating services, but for any service that the County may offer which is also offered by the local businessman. Following further discussion amongst the Council, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and • unanimously carried, that the City Attorney draft a resolu- tion requesting the County to at least meet the private enterprise fee for any services they offer to the public. B. Councilman Maude stated he had received a letter with regard to the vacant lot on Bentel Street behind Rayco Co. This lot was to have been cleared by May 25th, and as yet nothing has been done. Page Seven C/C 5/27/69 C. Councilman Maude requested that the traffic flow on Temple City Boulevard, south bound from Valley Boulevard, be investigated and possibly re-evaluated, City Administrator Farrell stated he would contact the Traffic Engineer on this matter,. D. Mayor Andersen requested that the Council notify the City Clerk if they wished reservations made for Keith Klinger's retirement dinner to be held June 20th, Reservations have to be in by June 6th, There being no further business, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 o'clock p.m. • 0 CITY CLERK MAYOR 0