CC - 02-11-69CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of February 11, 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 Whiddon at 8:04
o'clock p.m.
1, CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Maude.
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, Hersh; Joehnc-h. Street
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 28, 1969 - REGULAR MEETING
_ • It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike,
and unanimously carried, that the minutes of January 28, 1969
be approved as printed.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
Mr. Jay Imperial, 8755 E. Ralph Street, representing Rosemead
Youth Assn, requested that the Council reconsider waiving the
15% concession fee at the parks for their association. He
also submitted a copy of their recent financial statement.
Mr. Doug Stone, Manager of Chamber of Commerce, invited the
Rosemead Youth Assn, to participate in their project of painting
house numbers on curbs in order to help raise money for their
association. Mr. Stone also commended the Council on the new
lighting system at Rosemead Park.
Mr. Robert Stone, 4323 Rio Hondo, also representing Rosemead
Youth Assn., advised the Council that not all of their functions
are held in the Parks; but all within the City of Rosemead.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
5. COMMENDING COMMISSIONER RAYMOND J. HOLMES.
Mayor Whiddon presented a plaque to former Planning Commissioner
Raymond J. Holmes and thanked him for his four years of service.
Mr. Holmes expressed appreciation and stated he was glad he had
the opportunity to serve in this capacity.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. ORDINANCE NO. 256 - AMENDING SECTION 9124.1 RE AMATEUR RADIO AND
TELEVISION TRANSMITTERS AND BROADCASTING STATIONS. SECOND READING.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT SECTION OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
Mayor Whiddon requested anyone whishing to be heard to please
stand and be sworn. No one responded.
Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing open at 8:18 o'clock p.m.
No one responded and the hearing closed immediately.
Attorney Joehnck presented this Ordinance by title only.
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It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman .Andersen,
and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor,
that Ordinance Mo. 256 be adopted,
Roll Cali vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
NEW BUSINESS
?6, FILIAL APPROVAL OF TRACT NO. 2€3167 - N1W CORNER OF WELLS ST. AND
WALNUT GROVE AVEtIUE.
Planning Director Hersh advised the Council that this final map
is now in order for approval, with the exception that the 1 x 40
ft, strip of land, designated as Lot 9, be held in a trust agree-
ment with the City, and subject to approval by the City Attorney.
It was moved by:.Couneilman Andersen', s(fcond°by Councilman Taylor
and unanimousty'carried, and that the Council approve the map;
accept streets, easements, abandonment of access rights as
offered for dedication on said map, approve and accept the
following work agreements and bonds after their first being
examined and approved by the City Attorney:
A. An agreement to install sanitary sewers as required by the
subject tract, and a faithful performance bond in the amount
of $3,200.00 and a labor and materials bond in the amount of
$1,600.00 both executed by John A. Marshall and Fireman's
Fund Insurance Co.
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B. An agreement guaranteeing setting of survey monuments,
tie points and -Furnishing tie notes and a faithful performance
bond in the amount of $450.00 executed by John A. Marshall
and Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.
C. An agreement to construct a masonry wall and chain link
fence and a faithful performance bond in the amount of $1,252,"!)
and a labor and materials bond in the amount of $626.00 both
executed by John A. Marshall and Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.
D. An agreement to construct a water system and a faithful
performance bond in the amount of $3,400.00 and a labor and
materials bond in the amount of $1,700.00 both executed by
John A. Marshall and Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.; and
E. With the exception that the
designated as Lot`.:, be held in
of not to exceed 10 years; and
developer and City Attorney to
further that the City Attorney
arrange For processing of said
1 x 1:0 ft, strip of land,
trust with the City for a period
the City staff to work with
complete necessary details; and
be instructed to prepare and
trust agreement.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD - POSSIBLE RENAMING OF PORTION BETWEEN
HILL DRIVE AND ROSEMEAD BLVD.
City Administrator Farrell advised that this came as a request
from the Don Bosco Technical Institute.
• Following dicussion it was.suggested by Councilman Maude that the
people in the area involved be polled as to their opinion of
a street name change and that this be done by the students
at Don Bosco Institute.
3, RESOLUTION NO. 69-6 - STATE-WIDE TAXING STRUCTURE.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
ING THAT THE LEGISLATURE
COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF
A PROGRAM OF TAX RELIEF
INEQUITABLE TREATMENT OF
OF CALIFORNIA.
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUEST-
OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ADOPT A
TAX RELIEF AND REFORM AND SPECIFICALLY
JHICH WILL ELIMINATE THE PRESENT
REAL PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE STATE
Attorney Joehnck presented and read this resolution in full.
• It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimousI carrind,'~J:at Rcsblutign No. 69-6 be adopted.
9. RESOLUTION ND. 69-7 - SUPPORTING RETENTION OF NAVAL UNDERSEA
WARFARE CENTER IN PASADENA,
A RESOLUTICN OF TIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
URGING THE RENT!ON OF THE NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER IN THE
CITY OF PASADENA.
Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only,
It was moved'by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor,
:d n sous 1 ; carr i c-', th-s 'fu: Cher' reading be waived and
that ;uticn No. 69-7 be adopted.
10. AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADD PUBLIC WEIGHING SCALES AS A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN THE M-1 ZONE,
Piannin; Director Hersh presented this report from the Planning
Commission and reaffirmed their recommendation as it is felt
• that this would be an appropriate use in the M-1 Zone, -
subject to a Conditional Use Permit.
Mr. Garner of C.G. Systems, Inc., addressed the Council and
stated that the proposed location would be at Garvey Boulevard
and River Ave.; and that there would be no obstruction above
the ground.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be
approved and City Attorney directed to prepare the necessary
Ordinance.
11. SET PUBLiC HEARING FOR CONFIRMATION OF COST OF CONSTRUCTION ON
CHARLOTTE AVE. (BOTH SIDES) BETWEEN HELLMAN AND DOROTHY AVENUES;
AND STRANG AVE. (EAST SIDE) MARSHALL AVE. TO 619 FT..N/0.
. Mayor Whiddon ordered that hearing be set for February 25, 1969.
NEW BUSINESS
12. RESOLUTION N0. 69--3 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $37,965.54 AND DEMANDS
NUMBERS 6499 6576
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City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor,
that Resolution No, 69-8 be adopted,
Roll Call vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
13, ROSEMEAD AREA FAMILY MOVIE PROGRAM.
Director of Recreation and Parks, Laudenslayer advised the Council
that this program would consist of four week-end family movies,
and the PTA would provide the refreshments and necessary
chaperones. They will be held on Friday nights at Garvey Gym
and Saturday matinees at 7_apopan.
Mr. Laudenslayer also requested that the Council waive the 15%
concession profit so that the PTA can benefit, in return for
their services as chaperones.
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Following discussion the Mayor ordered the matter of waiving
the 15% concession fee held over for further study.
Mr. Laudenslayer was advised by the Council that he still could
proceed with the Rosemead Area Family Movie Program.
IL;, ROSEMEAD PARK BARBEQUE CENTERS (2) AND IDENTIFICATION WALL,
Director of Recreation and Parks, Laudenslaver outlined the
location of where the barbeques and indenti,fication wall will
be installed, and requested that authorization be given to
advertise for bids on said project. He also advised that he
had taken informal bids and had estimates of $1300 for the
wall and $2000 for both barbeque centers.
Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Taylor,
second by Councilman Maude, that the foregoing request be
granted and authorization given to advertise for bids.
Oral Roll Call vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Taylor, Whiddon
NOES: Councilmen: Pike
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
15, GARVEY PARK SPRINKLER SYSTEM.
Director of Recreation and Parks, Laudenslayer advised the Council
that they are presently using an underground watering system and
only getting half the pressure they need and taking longer to
water. The estimated cost of this project is approximately
$20,000, Mr, Laudenslayer requested that authorization be given
to advertise for bids.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing request be granted
and authorization given to advertise for bids,
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16, FINAL APPROVAL OF TRACT NO. 28167.
See Page Number Two.
i7. STREET SWEEPING REPORT,
Mr, Steve Street, Administrative Assistant, outlined this report
and the recommended changes,, which arc as follows:
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for Balance of
Street Present Proposed: Fiscal Year
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Garvey Ave. once a week
Temple City Blvd, once every
two weeks
Del Mar Ave. once a week
three times $1,314.00
a week
once a week 43.00
twice a week 146.00
San Gabriel Blvd, once a week twice a week 184;00
Garvey Park once every week once a week all 25.00
during summer year around
TOTAL ADDITIONAL COST FOR 1,717.00
BALANCE OF FISCAL YEAR
Mr. Street also recommended that an additional $39.00 be added
to cover the costs of sweeping the new subdivision on San Gabriel
Blvd, and which is an additional four streets.
Mr. Bill Burriaht of San Gabriel Valley Maintenance & Sweeper Co.
advised the Council that Garvey Blvd, is swept twice a week every
other week.
Following discussion amongst the Council, it was concurred that
not only the Central Business District, but Valley Boulevard
from Charlotte to Strang Ave, should also be included in this
change, and that it too be swept three times a week.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that these addi-
tional funds would come from the Budget Reserve.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendations be
approved and City [attorney instructed to prepare the necessary
amendment to the existing contract.
Roll Call vote as follows:
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AYES Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
18. PLANNING COMMISSION - None
1S, TRAFFIC COMMISSION
A. CHARLOTTE AVE. NORTH OF GARVEY AVE. - PARKING, MODIFICATION
Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission
recommended that the short-time parking on the east side of
Charlotte Ave, be rescinded and removed, and that a white
passenger loading zone be placed on the east side of Charlotte
Ave, from 187 feet to 217 feet of the north curb line of Garvey
Ave.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilmen Andersen,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be
approved.
B. IVAR AVE. NORTH OF VALLEY BLVD. - TIME LIMIT PARKING.
Traffic Engineer Envall_advised the Council that the Commissior,
recommended that the east side of Ivar Ave, between Valley Blvd.
and Bentle Ave, be restricted to "Two Hour 9:00 A.M, to 6:00 P.M.
Sundays Excepted" to provide additional customer turnover.
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it was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, 'that the foregoing recommendation be
approved.
C. ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD CAPACITY.
Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission
recommended that red Curb markings be'placed on both sides of
• Rosemead Blvd, to increase approach visibility at the below
named intersections,
West side N/0 Nevada Ave. - 22 feet red
West side N/O Guess Street - 30 feet. red
West side N/O Ralph Street 30 feet red
East side N/O..Marshall S,t, - 25-feet 'red
East side.S/O Deadalena 5t, - 35 feet red
East side S/O Ralph Street 35 feet red
East side S/O Guess Street 27 feet red
It was moved by Councilman Pike.l second.by Councilman Maude
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation
be approved.
D; SCOTT ST. AND BARTLETT AVE, - BOULEVARD STOPS.
• Traffic Engineer Envall advised `the Council that the 'Commission
recommended that boulevard stops be placed on Scott Street at
the east and west approaches to Bartlett Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation
be approved.
E. TEMPLE CITY BLVD. NORTH OF VALLEY BLVD. - RIGHT TURN LANE
Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission
recommended that #2 lane of Temple City Blvd. north of Valley
Blvd., adjacent to the curb be a Right Turn Only with appro-
priate markings and advance signing "Right Lane Turn Right".
It was moved by Council Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and
unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be
approved.
F. ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS.
• Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission
recommended that additional red curb be placed at the following
locations adjacent to Universal Square:
25 ft. of red curb on east side of Muscatel Ave. north
of the first drive, north of Valley Blvd.
20 ft, of red curb on east side of Muscatel Ave. south
of the second drive, north of Valley Blvd, and 20 ft. north
of this'drive.
13 ft, of red curb south of Bentel Ave, and 20 ft. north of
Bentel Ave, on the east side of Ivar Ave.
20 ft. of red curb east of Ivar Ave. on the south side of
Bentel Ave. and 25 ft. on the north side of Bentel Ave.
• east of Ivar Ave.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Mayor Whiddon, and
carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved.
Oral roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSTAINED: Councilmen: Maude
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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COMMUNICATIONS
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20. A. CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication regarding
charges for contractural law enforcement.
Following discussion it was moved by Councilman Taylor, second
by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the City
Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution pertaining to
the charge for contractural law enforcement services, and
indicating that we support their costs; but that it be directly
related to the services provided.
B. SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
pertaining to air travel out of Ontario International Airport.
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C. CITY OF GARDENA.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication regarding
legislation sponsored by the League of California Cities during
the 1069 session of the Legislature; and the subject of county
services to cities by contract.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor
and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney be instructed
to prepare a resolution indicating that the City of Rosemead
contends that the contract cities do not pay less, but in fact
pay more for their services, and that the Southern California
Division of the League of California Cities is composed of
contract cities as well as independent cities and therefore
if a committee is to be formed to study the costs of contract
services this committee should have one or more members from
contract cities.
D. CITY OF WEST COVINA.
• City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
expressing concern over the increasing number of disruptive
activities on the campuses of California Educational Institutions.
E. CITY OF STANTON.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication re-
questing initation of new legislation to revise or amend
existing inequities in the laws of the State of California
pertaining to assessing and taxing of real property.
21. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
Mr. Bill Burright of San Gabriel Valley Maintenance & Sweeper Co.
addressed the Council again and questioned whether restrictive
signs could be installed on Valley Blvd. near Mission, as he has
been unable to sweep this area recently due to parking of vehicles.
• Following discussion it was ordered by the Mayor that this matter
be referred to tine staff for study; bringing back a recommendation
to the Council at a later date.
Mr. Simon Groesz, 3436 N. Kelburn Ave, addressed the Council
concerning the street lighting on his street.
City Administrator advised Mr. Groesz of what procedures should
be taken.
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Mrs. Marie King on behalf of the City of Hope invited the
Council to tour the medical center on Sunday, February 23rd;
• lunch wi.11 be provided and anyone wishing to attend should be
there between 11:00 and 11:30 a.m.
22. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
City Administrator Farrell read an invitation to the Council
from Mrs. Marie King and Walter Lowry on behalf of the City
of Hope, inviting them to attend a fund raising dinner to
be held at the T & J Restaurant on March 23rd.
Councilman Maude commented on the new and beautiful lighting
system at Rosemead and Garvey Parks. He also questioned City
Administrator Farrell with regard to certain City publicity.
City Administrator Farrell requested that he be authorized
to proceed with the advertisement of bids on a unsafe
• dwelling at 9325 E. Marshall Street.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that authorization be given to
advertise for bids on property at 9325 E. Marshall St.
City Administrator Farrell recommended that the Council approve
specifications for Storm Drain Project No. 1226 and authorize
the County to proceed with construction; and grant permission
to occupy and use the public streets in the City to construct,
operate and maintain said installation.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation
be approved and County authorized to proceed.
It was moved by Councilman Maude,
and unanimously carried, that the
adjourned at 10:15 o'clock p.m.
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second by Councilman Taylor,
meeting adjourn. Meeting
CITY CLERK
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