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CC - 12-10-68CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of December 10, 1968 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 pro tem Maude at • 8:00 o'clock p.m. l,. CALL TO ORDER The ?ledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Taylor. The Invocation was delivered by City Treasurer Foutz. .2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor. Absent: Councilmen: Whiddon. Ex officio: Byers, Farrell, Foutz, Hersh, Joehnck, Street. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NOVEMBER 26, 1968 - RZ-GULAR MEETING. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor, • and unanimously carried, that the minutes of November 26, 1968 be approved as written. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. Carlos Estrada, 2412 North Delta Street, addressed the Council regarding the need for curbs, gutters and paving on Klingerman Street. 5. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE COMMENDATION AND AWARDS. A. SAN GABRIEL COUNTY WATER DISTRICT. Burl Blue, Chairman Beautification Committee advised the Council that the representative from the San Gabriel County Water District was unable to attend the meeting. • B. CALIFORNIA CHRISTIAN HOME. url Blue, Chairman Beautification Committee presented a Beautification Award.and plaque to Paul Kennedy of the California Christian Home for their cooperation and assistance in the development of Delta-Mission Park. Mr. Kenn. dy thanked the Beautification Committee and the City Council for the award and presented Herbert Smith, Treasurer California Christian Home. Herbert Smith presented a $2,500.00 check to the City as the remainder of their pledge towards the development of the Delta- Mission Park. • PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. HART STREET, WEST SIOE,,VALLEY BOULEVARD TO STEELE STREET. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that assessments for this project total $410.65. Mayor, pro tem Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to please s'-and and be;sworn.- No one responded. cc 12/10/68 Page 2 Mayor pro tem Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:18 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. RESOLUTION NO. 68.106. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S • REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (HART STREET, WEST SIDE, VALLEY BOULEVARD TO STEELE STREET.) Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 68-106 be adopted, 7. STREET IMPROVEMENTS. NORTH AND SOUTH ALLEY FAST OF DEL MAR AVENUE BETWEEN HERSHEY AVENUE AND HELLMAN AVENUE, BOTH SIDES. CONCRETE ALLEY GUTTER AND ALLEY APPROACH, City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this petition is signed by property owners representing 67% of the footage. Mr. Farrell advised the Council that one protest had been received, the petition is still sufficient. • Mayor pro tem Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. No one responded. Mayor pro tem Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:21 o'clock p.m.. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed as funds are available. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. ORDINANCE NO. 251, CHANGE OF ZONE. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 34. INTRODUCTION, • AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM ZONE A-1 TO C-3-1) AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. City Attorney Joehnck presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor, that Ordinance No. 251 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT.: Councilmen: Whiddon. • 9. ORDINANCE NO 252. URGENCY ORDINANCE RE R-1 AND R-2 DEVELOPMENTS IN R-3 AND R-4 ZONES, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGULATING LAND USES IN THE R-3 AND R-4 RESIDENTIAL ZONES. Attorney Joehnck presented this ordinance by title only and summarized its content. f CC 12/10/68 Page 3 It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike, that Ordinance No. 252 be adopted. 0 Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Whiddon. 10. GARVEY PARK PICNIC AREA IMPROVEMENTS. RETAINING WALLS. Director of Recreation and Parks Laudenslayer presented seating and decorative railing arrangements for along the retaining walls. Alternate A would provide continuous seating on the top of the retaining wall. Alternate B would provide a continuous decorative steel railing on the top of the retaining walls. Alternate C would provide continuous seating on the lower side of the retaining walls. . Following discussion the Council concurred that Alternate C is the best proposal, that the installation not be included in the present plans and specification, and that a determination regarding install- ation be made after the retaining walls have been built. It was -loved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried; that the Council authorize advertising for bids for installation of retaining walls at the Garvey Park picnic area. REPORT RE COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARDS. .City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the cost estimate for an attractive, rustic bulletin board with wire mesh protective facing over two sides would be $150.00 each. • Following discussion, Mayor pro tem Maude ordered the City Administrator to obtain a cost estimate for a wall mounted bulletin board to.be installed outside of the City Hall. NEW BUSINESS 12. PURCHASE OF PARK DEPARTMENT VEHICLE. City Administrator Farrell recommended that a one-half (2L) ton pick up be purchased through the State. RESOLUTION NO. 68-107. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO PURCHASE CERTAIN ITEMS. Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 68-107 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Whiddon. G I cc 12/10/68 Page 4 13, RESOLUTION NO. 68-108. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $52,592.08 DEMANDS NUMBERS 6246 - 6321. • City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only it was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 68-108 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Whiddon. 14. HEARING OFFICER REPORT. ROSE ROOM. DANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT LICENSES. City Administrator Farrell presented the report and recommended denial of these licenses because the parking requirements have not been met in compliance with the dance ordinance. • Planning Director Hersh advised the Council that 23 parking spaces are required and only 9 parking spaces are provided. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the licenses be denied. 15. SETTING PUBLIC HEARING. EXTENDING ORDINANCE N0. 246. PROHIBITING ESTABLISHMENT OF CERTAIN BUSINESSES. Mayor pro tem Maude ordered the public hearing set for January 14, 1969. 15A. OUTDOOR STORAGE IN THE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES. (Not on agenda) • City Attorney Joehnck advised the Council that an urgency ordinance had been prepared regarding outdoor storage. Following discussion, Mayor pro tem Maude ordered this item held over to the next agenda. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 16. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. A. BOYDTON STREET AND MUSCATEL AVENUE - "NOT A THROUGH STREET" SIGN. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that "Not A Through Street" signs be placed on the east side of Fendyke Street at the north line of Barrette Street and on the west side of Fendyke Street at the south line of • Boydton Street. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be approved. u cc 12/10/68 Page 5 0 B. SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD BETWEEN HELLMAN AVENUE AND GARVEY AVENUE - PROPOSED CHANNELIZATION PLAN. Traffic Engineer Envall presented the proposed channelization plan calling for placement of a continuous left turn lane which would provide protective storage for all left turn vehicular movements • into and out of any driveway. The estimated cost for the total job would be approximately $500.00. Mr. Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that the plan be approved. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the channelization plan for San Gabriel Boulevard between Hellman Avenue and Garvey Avenue be approved. li. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. A. REQUEST FOR URGENCY ORDINANCE. ADDITION TO EXTISTING LOT SPLIT MORATORIUM. Planning, Director Hersh advised the Council that the Commission recommended that the urgency ordinance establishing a moratorium • on minor land division be amended to allow applications where each lot would have street frontage of 50 feet or more with a lot area of 6,000 square feet or more, provided there are no lots created that could be further divided. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance. B. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONCURRANCE WITH PROPOSED PLANNING COMMISSION POLICY. Planning Director Hersh advised the Council that the Commission proposed that in the future the Commission would take up and study as necessary any appropriate matters involving the General Plan, zoning, and subdivisions, and to make appropriate recommendations to • the City Council as the need requires. The Commission further agreed that the City Council would be invited to participate in any study sessions involving important or controversial matters. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the Council concur with the recommended policy proposal. COMMUNICATIONS 18. A. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication regarding the "Day in Sacramento" program. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor, • and unanimously carried, that a letter be sent to the California Contract Cities Association stating that the City Council does not approve of the Association holding cocktail p-.rties.. B. ALHAMBRA CITY SCHOOLS. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication requesting that a member of the City Council serve on the Alhambra District School Study Committee. 0 . 9 cc 12/10/68 Page 6 Mayor pro tem Maude stated he would like to appoint Councilman Taylor as the City representative on this committee. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointment be ratified. • C. EL MONTE-ROSEMEAD CEMETERY BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication requesting the use of the City's tools and equipment on December 14 for the ''work day'' of renovating the lawns at the El Monte-Rosemead Cemetery. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the El Monte-Rosemead Cemetery Beautifica- tion Committee be permitted to use the City equipment. D. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION. (Not on agenda) City Administrator Farrell presented this notification of the December 18 meeting. E. TASC PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE. (Not on agenda) • City Administrator Farrell presented this notification of the December 18 meeting. 19. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. None. 20. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen, and carried, that a letter be sent to the California Contract Cities association expressing the Council's feelings as follows: 1. That the appropriate officers of the California Contract Cities Association shoul.d'be directed to prepare a report • as to the use to which said Association should put the interest-bearing funds now on deposit from Association members, and that said report be prepared and mailed to each member city of said Association forthwith, and 2. That the By-Laws of the California Contract Cities Association provide that only agenda items shall be considered at any meeting of the members of said association at which a vote is to be taken, and that the appropriate officers of said Association prepare and mail said agenda at least one (1) week in advance of such a meeting, to permit the members of the City Councils of member cities to instruct voting delegates on the issues to come before said meetings. B. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that they • might like to consider a name for the new park site at Muscatel Avenue and Klingerman Street. Mayor pro tem Maude ordered this item deferred to the next meeting. C. City Administrator Farrell recommended that name signs be installed at both entrances to the Central Business District. Mr. Farrell advised the Council that an estimate of $7500.00 had been received for median landscaping and signing. 9 CC 12/10/68 Page 7 Mayor pro tem Maude ordered this item held over to the next regular meeting. D. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney prepare a resolution commending Dr. S. I. Hayakawa, skcting President • of San Francisco State College. E. Councilman Pike advised the Council that he thought the program called "Operation Identification" is a very worthwhile project. Deputy Phillips, Sheriff's Deparment advised the Council of the workings of this program and will supply them with all available, information. F. Councilman Taylor made inquiry as to the status of the Marshall Street petition between Walnut Grove Avenue and Earle Street. G. RESOLUTION NO. 68-109. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD COMMENDING DR. S. I. HAYAKAWA, ACTING PRESIDENT OF SAN FRANCISCO STATE COLLEGE. • Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution in full. It was moved by Councilman .Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 68-109 be adopted. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:08 o'clock p.m. MAYOR 0 CITY CLERK