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CC - 08-13-68CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of August 13, 1968 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers, 88;8 East Valley Boulevard. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Whiddon at 8:05 o'clock p.m. • 1. CA`L TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Maude. The Invocation was delivered by Chamber of Commerce Manager Doug Stone. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Taylor, Whiddon Absent: Councilmen: Pike Ex Officio Byers, Farrell, Foutz, Hersh, Street, Watson, Winfield 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 23, 1968 - Regular Meeting August 7,'1968 - Special Meeting It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of July 23, 1,068 be approved as printed. Councilman Maude stated the August 7, 1968 minutes should be corrected by deleting the second and third paragraph after the Roll Call and that the first motion should be clarified by adding 'the Steno-Clerk position in the" after the word 'and . It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of August 7, 1968 be approved as corrected. SPECIAL PRESENTATION 4. RESOLUTION NO. 68-78. HONORING EDYTHE C. ARMSTRONG A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD HONORING CITY CLERK EDYTHE C. ARMSTRONG ON HER APPOINTMENT AS UNITED STITES POSTMASTER, ROSEMEAD POST OFFICE. City Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. • 68 - 67 be adopted. Mayor Whiddon presented this resolution to Mrs. Armstrong along with a City plaque commemorating her service to the City. City Attorney Watson read this resolution in full. • cc Page 2 8/13/68 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE • Leland Morris, 8836-1/2 Ramona, Rosemead Jaycees President, presented a resolution adopted by the Jaycees stating they are in favor of changing the South San Gabriel Postal District to Rosemead Postal District, and requested Council support of their current project which is obtaining signatures on petitions of residents in the South San Gabriel Postal District requesting that this change be made. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the Council go on record supporting the Rosemead Jaycees project and authorize the Jaycees to continue. • PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. ROSEMEAD IMPROVEMENT NO. 1 SEWERS - ABILENE STREET City Administrator Farrell presented Gordon Kriegel, Regional Engineer. Gordon Kriegel summarized previous action taken regard- ing this improvement. Mayor Whiddon requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. The Oath was administered by Deputy City, Clerk Byers. 1/~v Ycl /uda~o~ dl(~P~ c Z~IL 5~QO~/ rt~zlt f 8 : 20 a ~ec y,P~ rn. A torney Winfield requested r. Kriegel trs(tate his CA 04 YJ Q. name and title for the record. Mr. Kriegel replied Gordon W. Kriegel, Deputy County Engineer. Attorney Winfield asked Mr. Kriegel questions and the following dialogue took place: Question: Are you familiar with the plans, specifi- cations and map of the district to be assessed for this improvement? Answer: Yes, 1 am. Question: Is there any change of grade proposed for this improvement? • Answer: No, there is not. Question: Is any of the area of this improvement district within the boundaries of any other city or unincorporated area? Answer: Yes, part of the district is within the City Of El Monte. The City of E1 Monte City Council has granted consent of jurisdiction to Rosemead. Question: In your opinion will all of the properties within the boundaries of the district be benefited by this district? • cc Page 3 8/13/68 Answer: Yes, they will. 0 Attorney Winfield asked the Clerk if there are any written protests. Deputy City Clerk Byers answered in the negative. • Robert O'Connor, 4568 Ranger, El Monte, representing Copeland Lumber, made inquiry as to the proposed ass- essment to their property and protested this improvement. Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing closed at 8:30 o'clock p.m. Gordon Kriegel stated that if this were considered a protest it would constitute 24% of the area of the district. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, that the Council find that the protests rep- resent less than 50% of the area of the district and to deny all protests. • Roll Call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT:Councilmen: Pike RESOLUTION NO. 68 - 79. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ORDERING THE ACQUISITION OF NECESSARY RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS AND DETERMINING LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, ROSEMEAD IMPROVEMENT NO, 1. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only and summarized its content. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman • Taylor, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 68 - 79 be adopted. 7. STREET IMPROVEMENTS. DENTON AVENUE, EAST SIDE, GARVEY AVENUE TO GRAVES AVENUE. CURBS, GUTTERS, DRIVEWAY APRONS AND SIDEWALKS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a petition had been filed representing 70.% of the front footage between Garvey Avenue and Newmark Avenue. Mr. Farrell advised the Council that a petition had been filed representing 67.5% of the front footage between Newmark Avenue and Graves Avenue, one protest had been received which changed this petition to 61.1%. Both petitions are sufficient. • Mayor Whiddon requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Byers. Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing open at 8:35 o'clock p.m. • 0 cc Page 4 8/13/68 David Cairney, 1011 South Del Mar, San Gabriel Michael Bebaeff, 2448 Denton Avenue, and Mrs. Arthur Jackson, 2717 Denton Avenue, addressed the Council regarding this improvement. Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing closed at • 8:47 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, that this improvement proceed. Roll Call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pike 8. STREET IMPROVEMENTS. GLADYS AVENUE, BOTH SIDES, KLINGERMAN TO NORTH TERMINUS. CURBS, GUTTERS, AND DRIVEWAY APRONS. • City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that petitions had been filed representing 69.1% of the front footage on the west side and 70.50 on the east side. Mayor Whiddon requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Byers. Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing open at 8:50 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor, that this improvement proceed. • Roll Call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pike 9. STREET IMPROVEMENTS. STRATHMORE AVENUE, WEST SIDE, GARVEY AVENUE. CURBS, GUTTERS, DRIVEWAY APRONS AND SIDEWALKS. City ;administrator Farrell advised the this improvement is represented on two signed by property owners representing footage. Mr. Farrell requested that t • sidewalks be deferred until a question can he checked by the City Attorney. Council that petitions both 61.5% of the front ie petition for on right-of-way Mayor Whiddon requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Byers. C cc Page 5 8/13/68 0 Chester Winters, 2720 Strathmore Avenue, addressed the Council regarding the water drainage problem on Strathmore. Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing open at 8:52 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the remarks made • by Chester Winters be included in the public hearing. William Hutson, 2726 Strathmore Avenue, Charles E. Triason, _',058 Jackson Avenue, Michael Boebeff, 2448 Denton Avenue, Norma Brown, 2536 N. Brighton Avenue, addressed the Council regarding this improvement. Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing closed at 9:06 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude, that the improvement of curbs, gutters, and driveway aprons proceed and that the Council defer action regarding sidewalks until further petitions or information is received. 0 Roll Call vote as follows: /AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pike 1] 10 STREET IMPROVEMENTS. STRATHMORE AVENUE, EAST SIDE, GARVEY AVENUE TO GRAVES AVENUE. CURBS, GUTTERS AND DRIVEWAY APRONS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a petition has been filed representing 60.;% of the front footage. 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 9:07 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, that this improvement proceed. Roll Call vote as ,follows: AYES: Councilmen NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: • UNFINISHED BUSINESS Andersen, Maude, Taylor, Whiddon None Pike ROSEMEAD JAYCEES ORANGE CRATE DERBY Jim Dix, Chairman Orange Crate Derby, advised the Council that the Jaycees had taken a survey of the residents on Delta Street between Rush Street and Reifer and of the J cc Page 6 8/13/68 0 96 homes approached, 66 signed the petition favoring this project, 5 did not agree with the project, and at the rest of the residents no one was at home. All property owners on Delta Street will be able to leave or enter the street at anytime. Mr. Dix, also advised the Council that the Jaycees had requested L.;'a. County approval. • It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve the use of Delta Street south of Rush Street on September 14, 1968 for the Rosemead Jaycees Orange Crate Derby and instruct the City Administrator to see that all ordin- ances are complied with. Mayor Whiddon declared the meeting recessed to a per- sonnel session. Meeting recessed at 10:13 o'clock p.m. Mayor Whiddon reconvened the meeting at 9:28 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, that the Deputy City Clerk salary range be moved up two ranges and that her step remain the same. • Roll Call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pike 12. ROSEMEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. CITY PUBLIC: RELATIONS ACTIVITIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1968/69. Councilman Andersen outlined the items he would like to see covered under the agreement with the Chamber and suggested changes in the agreement. Robert Pickrel, Vice President Rosemead Chamber of Commerce made a report of the Chambers activities and . fund disbursement for this fiscal year. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude; second by Councilman Taylor, that the City continue the existing agreement with $15,000 annual allocation. Roll Call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Maude, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: Andersen ABSENT: Councilmen: Pike Following discussion, Mayor Whiddon ordered the matter of Christmas street lights deferred to the next meeting. • NEW BUSINESS 13. RESOLUTION NO. 68-80 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $122,486.28 DEMANDS NUMBERS 5679 - 5796 • cc Page 7 8/13/68 City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude, that Resolution No. 68-80 be adopted. Roll Call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pike 14. ORDINANCE NO. 243 MOTEL ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGULATING MOTELS ,AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. (Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only and summarized its content. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman • Andersen, that Ordinance No. 243 be introduced. Roll Call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Taylor, W.h iddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pike 15. DEDICATIONS OF ROAD EASEMENT. SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD A. SAN GABRIEL GOSPEL TEMPLE Attorney Watson outlined the agreement between San Gabriel Gospel Temple and the City and approved it as to form. • It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude, that the Council ratify the execution of this agreement and accept San Gabriel Gospel Temple's deed. B. MARCEL J. LEVEQUE. DEDICATION AND CLAIM FOR PAYMENT C. RICHARD C. BRAVO AND ELEANOR BRAVO. DEDICATION AND CLAIM FOR PAYMENT Attorney Watson advised the Council that the claim from Marcel J. Leveque was in the amount of $408.00 payable to Progressive Savings and Loan Association and the claim from Richard C. Bravo and Eleanor Bravo in the amount of $505.50 payable to Pacific Savings and Loan Association. • • • cc Page 8 8/13/68 It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, that the Council allow these claims and accept the dedications. Roll Call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Taylor, • Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pike D. MARY A. DILLON. DEDICATION AND CLAIM FOR PAYMENT Attorney Watson advised the Council that this claim was in the amount of $4,008.00. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, that the Council allow this claim and accept the dedication. Roll Call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Taylor, Whiddon . NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pike It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, that the Council authorize recordation of the deeds. Roll Call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, T.-iylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pike 16. AWARD OF CONTRACT. MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING • City Administrator Farrell recommended that this contract be awarded to the low bidder, Duke's Landscape Service for a total bid price of $4,975.00 Mr. Farrell recommended that the award of Schedule 4, which is for maintenance of landscaping of the Regional Library, be effective only if the County accepts the amount. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, that the Council award the contract to Duke's Landscape Service with the provision that Schedule 4 be effective only if the County Regional Library accepts the bid price. Roll Call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Taylor • Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pike 17. AGREEMENT. MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAYS City Administrator Farrell presented the agreement and recommended adoption. • • cc Page 9 8/1;/68 RESOLUTION NO. 68-R1 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAY IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor, that Resolution No. 68-81 be adopted and the Council authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. Roll Call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Taylor, huh i ddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pike 18. MAINTENANCE OF RADAR EQUIPMENT. LOS ANGELES COUNTY City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this • would allow our Radar Equipment to be maintained by the County through our General Services Agreement. RESOLUTION N0. 68-82 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RE CONTRACT FOR RADAR EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SERVICES FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS City Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Mayor Whiddon, that Resolution No. 68-02 be adopted. Roll Cull vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Taylor Whiddon Ndne Pike NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: 19. RECREATION LEADER UNIFORM RECOMMENDATIONS Director of Recreation and Parks Laudenslayer recommended that uniforms be purchased for the Recreation leaders. Male leaders would be issued three white T-shirts with scarlet trim, scarlet identification lettering and the Department seal. Female leaders would be issued two white blouses, marked with embroidered Department seal. Total initial cost would be $182.45. Leaders would replace the shirts if damaged. • It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman /Andersen, that the Council accept the recommended uniform and authorized the expenditure of $182.49 for the purchase of Recreation Leader uniforms. • cc Page 10 8/13/68 Roll Call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen NOES: Councilmen: ;ABSENT: Councilmen: 0 20 21 Director of Recreation and Parks Laudenslayer recommended that all parks be closed from 10:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and each park be posted with the hours. 0 Andersen, Maude, Taylor, Wh i ddon None Pike RECOMMENDED CLOSING HOURS FOR PARKS Following discussion, Mayor Whiddon ordered this matter continued to the next meeting and that copies of L.A. County, Monterey Park and Montebello ordinances regulating park closing hours be supplied to the Council. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Mayor Whiddon stated he would like to appoint the follow- ing to this committee: Hardy Baker Max Knell • Burl Blue Stuart Maude Elmer Curry Bob Pickrel E. R. Dickerson Ken Pike Frank DiNoto Carl Wedberg Harold Henry Barney Tyndal Burk Kellogg It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen, and carried, that the foregoing appointments be ratified: Councilman Maude abstained from voting. 22. RUBBISH FRANCHISE - COMMERCIAL RATE STRUCTURE AMENDMENT Mayor Whiddon ordered this item deferred to the next meeting. There were no objections. • COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 23. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION A. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 28167 Planning Director Hersh presented the tentative tract map and the Planning Commission conditions and advised the Council that the Planning Commission recommended approval. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the Council accept the Planning Commission recommendation and approve the tentative map for Tract No. 28167. • 24. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS P. NORTH SIDE OF VALLEY BOULEVARD ADJACENT TO THE ROSEMEAD CEMETARY. RED CURB MARKINGS. • • CC Page 11 6/1;/68 Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that five feet of red curb mark- ings be placed west of the westerly drive and three feet east of the westerly drive; two feet west of the easterly drive and five feet east of the easterly drive. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Maude, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. B. VALLEY BOULEVARD AND MISSION DRIVE ADDITIONAL CONTROLS Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that this request had been referred to the Commission by the Council, and that #ait Here' pavement markings had been placed in advance of the pedestrian crosswalk across Valley Boulevard at the west line of Misssion Drive, the Commission approved the pavement markings and found no additional controls necessary at this time. Mayor Whiddon commended Director Laudenslayer for the fine job he did at the City's Ninth Anniversary Picnic. i COMMITTEE REPORTS 25. UNDERGROUND UTILITY COMMITTEE Planning Director Hersh advised the Council that the Committee recommended that an Underground Utility ordinance be prepared and that copies be supplied to Edison Company and Pacific Telephone Company for their review. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney prepare the necessary ordinance. • COMMUNICATIONS 26. A. NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES City Administrator Farrell presented this notification of the 45th Annual Congress of Cities to be held December 7 - 11, in New Orleans, Louisiana. B. SUPERVISOR BONELLI. NOT ON AGENDA. City Administrator Farrell presented this notification that the County will install signals at the intersection of San Gabriel Boulevard and Walnut Grove Avenue. 27. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE :AUDIENCE • Jess Gonzales, 3856 North Bartlett, of the Rebels Pop !garner Football team advised the Council that the Rebels would like to have a Scoop Dinner at Garvey Park. Mr. Gonzales requested that the Council waive the facility rental fee for this fund raising dinner. cc Page 12 8/1;/68 It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the Counicl waive the rental fee for the Rebels Scoop Dinner. 28. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS A. Councilman Maude advised the Council he had received letters of complaint from reputable people in Rosemead that they are being bothered by their neighbors activities and that he would like to see an ordinance that would alleviate this problem and control noises after 10:00 p.m. B. Councilman Taylor stated he would like to see the Planning Commission/study the C-M zone and bring it up to date or eliminate this zone entirely. Mayor I Whiddon ordered this matter referred to the Planning Commission for study and fast action. C. City !Administrator Farrell advised the Council that there are still some holdouts on the acquisition of right-of-way on Walnut Grove Avenue between Hellman Avenue and Garvey Avenue and recommended that condemnation action~be started. RESOLUTION NO. 68-83 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING THE ACQUIS'1TION OF NECESSARY RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR ROAD PURPOSES AND ORDERING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS, Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only and summarized its content. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Mayor Whiddon, that Resolution No. 68-33 be adopted. Roll Call vote as follows: • AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Taylor, W,h iddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pike D. City Administrator Farrell presented Che notice of the League of California Cities special meeting to be held August 23. E. Director of Recreation and Parks Laudenslayer advised the Council that the Shamrock Rovers soccer league had reuqested the use of Rosemead Park and rec- ommended that they be granted the use of the field on a one year trial basis. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the Shamrock • Rovers be granted the use of Rosemead Park for their soccer league. cc Page 13 8/13/68 0 0 There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Whiddon declared the meeting adjourned to Wednesday, August 14, 1568 at 12:00 noon at the 0 s T & J Restaurant. Meeting adjourned at 11:40 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK 0