Loading...
CC - 02-25-69• • CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCLL Minutes of February 25, 1969 2 3. 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 Whiddon at 8:02 o'clock p.m. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Maude. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Robert Hanson of the Church of Christ. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon Absent: Councilmen: None Ex officio: Andersen, Farrell, Foutz, Hersh, Joehnck, Street APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 11, 1969 - REGULAR MEETING. Councilman Andersen requested that the words "but •nly" be deleted from the official minutes on Item 10, first paragraph, line three. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of February 11, 1969, be approved as corrected. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. Mr. Michael Lewis, 8607 E. Marshall St., addressed the Council and requested that the City furnish one or two more coaches for their swim team at Rosemead Park Pool. Mrs. Rebecca Lewis, 8607 E. Marshall St., addressed the Council and stated that she has been helping to supervise the swim team and that she had briefly discussed this matter with Mr. Lauden- slayer. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that he would take this matter up with Mr. Laudenslayer and have a report to the Council next meeting. _ • Mr. Joseph Kuklovsky, 3856 N. Ellis St,addressed the Council and requested that more youth programs be developed in order to curb juvenile delinquency. Mr. Paul Royal, 6438 Trelawney,Temple City, coach of the swim team at Rosemead Park Pool, advised the Council that they have approximately 40 people per day using the pool at a cost of $3.00 per month, and feels that another coach is definitely needed. The youths using the pool range from 7 to 17 years of age. Mr. Kenneth C. Calon, 9019 DeAdalena St., also requested that another swim coach be furnished for Rosemead Park Pool. SPECIAL PRESENTATION 5. Mayor Whiddon presentee a plaque to Mr. Edwin R. Hess for his • five years of service with the City as a Traffic Commissioner. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. CHARLOTTE AVE. BOTH SIDES BETWEEN HELLMAN AND DOROTHY AVENUES. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the assessments for this project total $7,202.76. cc 2/25/69 Mayor Whiddon requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. The Oath was administered by City Clerk Andersen. Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing open at 8:30 o'clock • p.m. Mr. Norbert Schradie, 3349 N. Charlotte Ave., addressed the Council concerning the cost of extraordinary excavation. Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing closed at 8:35 o'clock p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 69-9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTEN- DENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (CHARLOTTE AVE. BOTH SIDES BETWEEN HELLMAN AND DOROTHY AVENUES). Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, • and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 69-9 be adopted. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. STRANG AVENUE EAST SIDE - MARSHALL STREET TO 619 FEET N/0. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the assessments for this project total $1,900.30. Mayor Whiddon requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. No one responded. Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing open at 8:40 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. RESOLUTION NO. 69-10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTEN- DENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (STRANG AVENUE EAST SIDE - MARSHALL STREET TO 619 FEET N/O. Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, • and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 69-10 be adopted. 7. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, MARSHALL STREET - NORTH SIDE BETWEEN WALNUT GROVE AND EARLE AVE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a petition had been filed representing 61.36% of the front footage. Mayor Whiddon requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. The Oath was administered by City Clerk Andersen. Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing open at 8:x+3 o'clock p.m. • Mr. James Dowling, 8545 E. Marshall St., addressed the Council and stated he was in opposition to these street improvements at the present time. Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing closed at 8:50 o'clock p.m. - 2 - cc 2_/25/69 It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that we proceed with this improvement. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 257. AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADD PUBLIC • WEIGHING SCALES AS A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN THE M-1 ZONE. First Reading. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SECTION OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD PUBLIC WEIGHING SCALES AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN THE M-1 ZONES. Attorney Joehnck presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that Ordinance No. 257 be introduced. Roll Call vote as follows: • AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 9. RESOLUTION NO. 69-11. RE COSTS FOR CONTRACT CITIES AND STUDY THEREOF. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CONCERNING THE ALLOCATION OF COUNTY EXPENDITURES TO CONTRACT CITIES. Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution and read in full. Councilman Andersen requested that this resolution also be forwarded to the Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities, and it was so ordered by Mayor Whiddon. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 69-11 be adopted. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 69-12. RE CHARGE FOR CONTRACTURAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES. • A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING THE STUDY AND OVERHAUL OF THE CURRENT METHOD OF ALLOCATING GENERAL COUNTY OVERHEAD CHARGES TO CONTRACT CITIES. Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution and read in full. Following discussion City Administrator Farrell requested that this be taken up again later in the meeting as there are a few minor changes and additions to be made in the resolution, and it was so ordered by Mayor Whiddon. 11. POLICY ON WAIVER OF CONCESSION FEES. City Administrator Farrell briefly outlined the present policy on waiver of concession profits as submitted by the Director of Recreation and Parks. • Discussion followed amongst the Council and it was concurred that if a concession stand is to be built in Rosemead Park that it be done so by the City. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a location for a concession stand is shown on the General Plan for Rosemead Park and copies could be made available to the Council. - 3 - CC 2/25/69 u r1 u It was suggested by Councilman Maude that a proposal that is workable be brought back to the next Council meeting on.this matter and it was so ordered by Mayor Whiddon. NEW BUSINESS • 12, RESOLUTION NO. 69-13. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $44,435.11 AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 6577 - 6637. City Treasurer Fcutz presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 69-13 be adopted. Roll Call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: • ABSENT: 13. APPROVAL OF BOND - TRAC Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon. Councilmen: None Councilmen: None SURVEY MONUMENTS AND RELEASE OF FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE T NO. 23595. City Administrator Farrell presented this recommendation of the City Engineer, it was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve the work and release the Hartford's Insurance Group Bond No. 3914560 for the construction of survey monuments in Tract No. 23595. 14. APPROVAL OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND - TRACT NO. 26746. City Administrator Farrell presented this recommendation of the City Engineer. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve the work and release the Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.. Bond No. C-7 067 722 • for the street improvements in Tract No. 26746. 15. GARVEY POOL BATH HOUSE - ENTRY REMODEL. Citv Administrator Farrell outlined the recommendation of Director of Recreation and Parks and requested that authorization be given to advertise for bids. Following discussion it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen and unanimously carried, that authorization be given to advertise for bids. Roll Call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None • 16. RENEWAL OF STREET MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this agree- ment is for a five-year period and due to expire June 30, 1969. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the Street Maintenance Agreement Renewal with County of Los Angeles be adopted, and the Mayor authorized to execute same. - 4 - • cc 2 /25 /69 COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 17. PLANNING COMMISSION. 0 A. REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PLANNERS SEMINAR IN SAN FRANCISCO. It was brought out that this request was for authorization and funding for the five Planning Commissioners and the Director of Planning, Mr. Hersh. It will consist of 4 days from Wednesday, March 12 through Saturday, March 15, 1569. Following discussion it was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that authoriza- tion and funding be given in order that the five Planning Commissioners and the Director of Planning can attend the r`our- day seminar of the American Institute of Planners in San Francisco from March 12 through March 15, 1969. Roll Call vote as follows: • AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: COMMUNICATIONS 10. A. CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon. None None City Administrator Farrell presented this communication which opposes Senate Bill No. 6 Establishing Airport Height Zoning Restrictions. ' Mayor Whiddon ordered the foregoing communication received and filed. B. CITY OF LONG BEACH. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication urging support of Senate Bill 4 introduced in the 1969 Session of the State Legislature by Senator H.L. Richardson. Following discussion it was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the City • Attorney prepare a resolution similar to that submitted by the City of Long Beach, urging clarification of our representa- tives in Sacramento and clearly stating when it is their inten- tion to'dccupy-the field in legisldtive ma-tto!rs. 20. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. rCity Administrator Farrell advised the Council that bids had been received on Cash Contract No. 1-69 (L:1435) for Improvement of Walnut Grove Ave., Hellman to Garvey Avenues, and summarized as follows: Sully-Miller Contracting Co. $ 100,342.90 D & W Paving Co. 102,672.93 Griffith Co. 102,865.40 E.C. Construction Co. 104,602.00 • Aman Brothers, Inc. 105,097.55 Vernon Paving Co. 105,991.15 Osborn Constructors 107,443.30 City Administrator Farrell recommended that the low bid submitted by Sully-Miller Contracting Co, in the amount of $100,3L,2.90 be accepted and awarded the contract. - 5 - cc 2 / 25 /69 It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the contract be awarded to Sully- Miller Contracting Co, for the Improvement of Walnut Grove Avenue from Garvey to Hellman Avenues in the amount of $100,342.90. • Roll Call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None B. City Administrator Farrell advised that bids also had been received for Cash Contract No. 2.69, /Annual Curb and Gutter, and stated that only one bid was received on Schedules 1 and 3 and only one bid on Schedule 2. Mr. Farrell added that the bids received were higher than anticipated and recommended that the Council reject the two bids and give authorization to re-advertise. • It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor and unanimously carried, that the two bids received on Cash Contract No. 2-6S, Annual Curb and Gutter, be rejected and authorization given to re-advertise. C. Councilman Pike presented a summary statement from the Los Angeles County Public Library concerning book selection policy and standards. Councilman Pike also stated that he would like to see the Economic Development Committee and the Planning Commission re-evaluate and re-study the present parking requirements. Councilman Pike further added that the Chamber of Commerce would like the Council to consider the combining of the parade and birthday celebration this year, and that a report would be sub- mitted at a future meeting. The Chamber also suggested that possibly the City could work in conjunction with them Christmas lights this year. D. RESOLUTION NO. 69:-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING THE STUDY AND OVERHAUL OF THE CURf.Ei•!T • METHOD OF ALLOCATING GENERAL COUNTY OVERHEAD CHARGES TO CONTRACT CITIES. City Attorney Joehnek advised was discussed and read in full pending due to minor changes. the Council that this resolution earlier in the meeting, but was City Attorney Joehnck stated he now has the two recommended changes and are as follows: (1) that in addition to copies being sent to all members of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angelcs. that they also be forwarded to the California"Contract Cities Assn., and to all contract cities within Los Angeles County; and (2) that Section 2 (c) be added to read as follows: "That these accounting procedure methods be specifically applied to law enforce- ment contract cities as specified in Paragraph 2 above". It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 69-12 be adopted. - 6 - cc 2/25/69 0 19. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. A. Mr. Ed Hernandez, 7661 Newmark Avenue, presented copies of a letter to the Council introducing their organization entitled "Rosemead Community at Work". He stated that since October, 1968, their organization has started a • tutoring program to help children having difficulty in school. Mr. Hernandez added that in the near future they would be coming before the Council for help in some way, but at present would just like to extend an invitation to join their non--profit organization. Mr. Hernandez further stated that he had '(3) requests to make to the Council concerning the Zapopan Community Center, and which are as follows: (1) the need for a full-time bi-lingual person rather than part-time. (2) that the. programs held at the Center be free of charge if possible; and • (3) that the programs be centered around the needs of the community and that they be social, educational, culturai, recreational and for all ages. B. Mr. Johnny Contreras, 3308 N. Angelus Ave., stated he feels the programs and activities held at the Zapopan Center are very good, and hopes they continue in the same manner. C. Mr. Gilbert Marrero, Executive Director of La Casa de San Gabriel, commended the Council on the excellent work being done at Zapopan Community Center. D. Mr. Doug Stone, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, stated he would like to see the youths also active in the Sister City Program. E. Mr. Salvador Rios, advised that he was a teacher at the. Rosemead Adult Education and that they would be furnishing teachers for the Rosemead Community at Work organization, plus aiding in supplies. • F. Mr. Gil Garthaniaz, 913 S. Euclid, staff worker at La Casa de San Gabriel, requested that the Council establish an advisory board to study the problems of the community. G. Mrs. Nel Martin, 3324 N. Bartlett Ave., stated she is Secretary of the Rosemead Community at Work organization; but is moving away from the area soon, and would like to see the Council support their program. H. Mr. Hurley Clemmett, 7944 E. Emerson Place, addressed the Council and stated he, was an Auto Mechanic by trade and has approximately $3000 worth of equipment in his garage not being used. He added that if he had a building where he could erect this equipment he could conduct classes to all youths interested, free of charge. 1. Mr. Doug Stone, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, appeared • again and stated he thought the former winery on. Garvey Blvd, could be used for Mr. Clemmett's purpose, and would meet with him further on this matter. J. Mr. Roy Ravelas, 2567 N. Denton Avenue, stated he was very glad he attended the Council meeting as he felt it was very educational and beneficial to all the youths. 7 - cc 2 /25 /65 K. Captain Trask of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Depart- ment commended the community leaders in the audience; and stated that he feels that what they have done is certainly helping to better the relationship between their department and the community. • L. Mr. Bob Pickre1, President of the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce, extended an invitation to all those in the audience to attend the Sister City Program meeting on March 6, 1909, 20, MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. See Pages 5 and 6. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 o'clock p.m. • CI Y CL RK C 0 MAYOR - 8 -