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CC - 01-14-69v g CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of January 14, 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 8:02 o'clock p.m. • 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Pike. The Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Jack Preston of the Rosemead, Community Methodist Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor,, Whiddon.. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio:, Byers, Farrell, Hersh, Joehnck,. Street.. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: DECEMBER 24, 1968 - REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 30, 1968 - ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of December 241.1968 and December 30, 1968 be approved as printed. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. A. Dick Callard, 3233 Isabel, Rosemead presented petitions requesting street lighting installation on Emerson Place between the city limits and Evelyn Street. The Council took these petitions under submission. B. Lloyd Walters, 4211 North Rio Hondo Avenue addressed the Council regarding moral support being given to~our institutions of learning. C. Doug Stone, Manager Rosemead Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council regarding the Chamber project of painting house addresses on the curbs. ' • D. William H. Collins, 8714 Edmond Drive, addressed the Council regarding children and dogs that are ruining the lawns on his street. • PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. ORDINANCE NO. 253. EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 246. PROHIBITING ESTABLISHMENT OF CERTAIN BUSINESS. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROHIBITING- THE ESTABLISHMENT OF-ANY BUSINESS, OR THE USE OF ANY PREMISES IN. ANY ZONE, FOR.THESALE OF USED, SALVAGED, SURPLUS, DISTRESSED OR ANTIQUE.MERCHANDISE AND EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 246 FOR ONE YEAR... Attorney Joehnck presented this ordinance by title only. 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 8:15 o'clock p.m. • No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. 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, that Ordinance No. 253 be adopted. 0 cc 1/14/69 Page 2 Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen,.Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon. NOES:• Councilmen: None. • ABSENTCouncilmen: None. Mayor Whiddon ordered Item number 15 considered at this time. 15. SPORTS FOUNDATION MERIT AWARD. Ray Parry, Sports Foundation presented this award to Director of Recreation and Parks, Laudenslayer for the City's Recreation program. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. AWARD OF CONTRACT. GARVEY PARK RETAINING WALLS.. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the bids received were: • Diamond Builders $26,950.00 Masonry. Engineers $14,160.00 Mr. Farrell recommended that all bids be rejected since the budget allocation was only $3,000.00 and the project be deferred to the 1969=70 budget. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the Council reject all bids. 7: NAMING OF PARK SITE. MUSCATEL AND KLINGERMAN,. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilr-i Pike, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the park be named Klingerman Fairway Park. 8; ORDINANCE NO. OUTDOOR STORAGE IN THE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES. URGENCY ORDINANCE. • Planning Director Hersh advised the Council.that the Planning Commission felt further study is necessary before an ordinance is • adopted. There being no objections Mayor Whiddon ordered this matter returned to the Planning Commission. 9: ORDINANCE NO. 254. URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING EXISTING LOT SPLIT MORATORIUM. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSE-MEAD REGULATING LOT SPLITS AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 244. Attorney Joehnck presented this ordinance by title only, • It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. It was 'moved by Councilmen Taylor, second by Councilmen Maude, that Ordinance No. 254 be adopted.. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen.: Andersen., Maude, P.ike., Taylor., Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None.. ABSENT: Councilmen: None.. • J CC 1/14/69 Page 3 10. CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT MEDIAN LANDSCAPING AND SIGNING. Following discussion Mayor Whiddon ordered the staff to poll the property owners in the affected area regarding their choice of a name for the district. • NEW BUSINESS 11. RESOLUTION NO. 69-1. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $170,947.57 DEMANDS NUMBERS 6377 & 6378 AND NUMBERS 6380-6451: City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, that further reading be waived.and.Resolution No. 69-1 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon. 40 NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 69-2: RENEWAL OF GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF LO' ANGELES CONCERNING GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT. City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 69-2 be adopted. Mayor Whiddon declared the meeting recessed to a personnel session. Meeting recessed at 8:40 o'clock p.m. • Mayor Whiddon reconvened the meeting at 9:33 o'clock p.m. 13. APPOINTMENT OF TRAFFIC COMMISSIONERS. • Mayor Whiddon stated that he would like to appoint John W. Green and Frank Magallanes to the Traffic Commission. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointments be ratified. A. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS. (NOT ON AGENDA) Mayor Whiddon stated that he would like to appoint Chester Donlon, Harry M. Scott and Linn Magoffin to the Economic Development Committee. • It was moved Councilman Andersen, second by Councilm^n Maude, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointments be ratified. • B. APPOINTMENT OF CITY CLERK. (NOT ON AGENDA) City Administrator Farrell recommended that Wanda Anderson be appointed City Clerk at Range 24 Step C which is $632 a month. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that Wanda Andersen be appointed City Clerk, at a monthly salary of $632, replacing the present City Clerk Milton R. Farrell. cc 1/14/69 Page. 4 14. ANNEXATION NO. 35. City Administrator Farrell presented the annexation map and outlined the boundaries. Mr. Farrell advised the Council that the petitions • requesting this annexation are signed by 100% of the property owners, therefore, if the Local Agency Formation Commission approves the annexation no election will be necessary. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the staff proceed as necessary. 15. SPORTS FOUNDATION MERIT AWARD. See page number 2. 16. ROSEMEAD PARK BALL FIELD AND SECURITY LIGHTING. Director of Recreation and Parks, Laudensiayer advised the Council that the Recreation and Park Board recommended that authorization be given to complete the final plans and specifications. The • preliminary engineering design indicates an estimated project cost of $75,000.00 for both projects. The estimated cost for only the security lighting is $10,000.00. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, that the staff proceed with the preparation of the final plans and specifications and the project be put out to bid. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 17. JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT. EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this agreement is the same agreement entered into in the past years. • Councilman Pike requested that the record show that the $85.00 a day rental fee does not include lifeguards, locker attendants, towels or swimming apparel. • It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman .Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve the agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute. 18. AWARD OF CONTRACT. HOUSE DEMOLITION. 8943 GARVEY AVENUE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the owners had demolished this house yesterday. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the Council reject all bids. • COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 19. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION. • A. AMENDING SECTION NO. 9124.1 OF THE ROSEMEAD ZONING ORDINANCE. AMATEUR RADIO AND TELEVISION TRANSMITTERS AND BROADCASTING STATIONS. Planning Director Hersh advised the Council that the Federal Government preempts the field controlling amateur transmitters and broadcasting stations and the Commission recommended that Section 9124.1-16 be revised to exclude amateur stations. i 1 CC 1/14/69 Page 5 It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney prepare the necessary ordinance. RESOLUTION NO. 69-3. COMMENDING ROSEMEAD JAYCEES AND DICK CALLARD. (NOT ON AGENDA) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD COMMENDING THE ROSEMEAD JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND DICK CALLARD. Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution in full. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 69-3 be adopted. RESOL7k'i'1ON NO. 69-4. COMMENDING CONGRESSMAN GEORGE BROWN. (NOT ON AGENDA) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD COMMENDING CONGRESSMAN GEORGE E. BROWN. Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman .Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 69-4 be adopted. It w,a.s moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that a plaque be prepared for presentation to Mr. Callard. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that a plaque be prepared for Congressman Brown. COMMUNICATIONS •20. A. ALHAMBRA CITY SCHOOLS. • City Administrator Farrell presented this communication regarding the Alhambra District School Study Committee. B. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION. City Administrator Farrell presented this notification that the Association will not hold a general membership meeting in January. C. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication requesting support in opposing establishment of an Anti-Ballistic Missile Base at the Cheli Air Force Depot. • Following discussion this communication was received and filed. • D. CITY OF BALDWIN PARK. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication regarding incidents which are taking place on the campuses of educational institutions. cc 1/14/69 Page 6 E. CITY OF UPLAND. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication applauding the efforts of the acting president of San Francisco State College. F. DON BOSCO TECHNICAL INSTITUTE. . City :Administrator Farrell presented this communication requesting that the Council support the use of the name Don Bosco Boulevard if the section of San Gabriel Boulevard that runs east/west between Hill Drive and Rosemead Boulevard is renamed. Following discussion Mayor Whiddon ordered this natter held over to the first meeting in February. G. HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication thanking the City of Rosemead for participating in the Santa Claus Lane Parade of Stars. H. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. • City Administrator Farrell presented this notification of the January 16 meeting. 1. TERRY AND RYOKO SUZUKI. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication requesting the Council to adopt a sister city in Japan. Mayor Whiddon ordered the staff to send a letter informing them that we already have a sister city. 21. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the State Division of Highways had approved the inclusion of Dorothy Street extension from Walnut Grove Avenue to Rosemead Boulevard on the Select System of Streets plan. Gas Tax funds can now be used for an engineering feasibility study. Mr. Farrell recommended that $2500 • be added to the budget from Gas Tax reserves for this study. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor, that the Council authorize the transfer of $2500 from Gas Tax • reserves to the budget and authorize preparation of a feasibility study of the extension of Dorothy Street from Walnut Grove Avenue to Rosemead Boulevard. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. B. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Walnut Grove Avenue, Hellman Avenue to Garvey .Avenue, street • improvement project is ready to go to bid. The plans call for the sidewalks to be installed on the west side of the street. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude, and • unanimously carried, that the Council approve the plans and specifications and authorize advertising for bids. C. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the City will be pavinq Charlotte Street between Valley Boulevard to Marshall Street. 0. Councilman Andersen made inquiry regarding the progress of the ordinance preparation that would control the noise of bands and private parties. cc }/14/69 Page 7 City Attorney Joehnck advised the Council that he would have a report ready for the next meeting. E. Mayor Whiddon presented to Councilman Paul Taylor a certificate of merit from the Southern California Planning Congress. • 22. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. None. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:25 o'clock p.m, CI'TY' CLERK 0 i 0 0 MAYOR 0