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CC - 07-23-68CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD,.CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of July 23,.1968 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead was held in.the Council Chambers,.8838 E. Valley Boulevard-. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Whiddon at 8:00 o'clock p.m. • 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Taylor. The Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Robert Hanson of the Rosemead Church of Christ. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon Absent: Councilmen : None Ex officio: Byers, Farrell, Hersh, Joehnck, Street • 3-. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:. July 9, 1968 - Regul.ar Meeting It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Taylor, and carried that the minutes of July 9, 1968 be approved as printed. Councilman Maude abstained from voting. SPECIAL PRESENTATION 4. ROSEMEAD RCTAR'i CLUB Chuck Collins, president,.Rotary Club presented to. the City Council a check for $500.00 as final payment for Fort Rotary. F_ I L Administrative_ Assistant Street introduced Nick Karuza, a graduate of Mark Keppel High School who is planning on being a City Administrator. Nick Karuza has been visiting the City Hall and observing the staff at work. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE NONE PUBLIC HEARINGS • 6. Street Improvements, San Gabriel Boulevard, South Side, Rose Glen Avenue to Walnut Grove Avenue. Curbs, Gutters, • Sidewalks, and Street.Pavement. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the petition is signed by property owners representing over cc July 23, 1960 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 8.08 • o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Maude, and unanimously carried, that this improve- ments proceed. 7. Street Improvements, Hart Street, West Side, Valley Boulevard to Steele Street. Curbs, Gutters and Driveway Aprons. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council this petition is signed by property owners representing 100% of the unimproved portion of the block. Mayor Whiddon requested anyone wishing to be heard to • please stand and be sworn. No one responded. Mayor W,hiddon declared the public hearing open at 8:09 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed as funds are available. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. RECOMMENDED MOTEL ORDINANCE Planning Director Hersh presented the suggested regula- tions for motels and advised the Coucnil that the Plan- ning Commission recommended approval. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney prepare the necessary ordinance. 9. ORDINANCE NO. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the ordinance is being prepared and requested that this item be postponed to a future meeting. Mayor Whiddon ordered this item deferred to later, NEW BUSINESS 10. Authorization for Bid. Maintenance of Landscaping, Medians, Parkways, City Hall and Library. - 2 - CC July 23, 1968 City Administrator Farrell presented the bid documents and requested authorization to go to bid. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that maintenance of landscape lighting be handled by the • City, that only sprinkler head replacement parts be included in the bid, and that the Council authorize, advertising for bids. 11. Agreement - County of Los Angeles. Construction of Improvement, Walnut Grove Avenue ov er Alhambra Wash. City Administrator Farrell presented the recommended agreement. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, that the Council approve this agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute. Roll call vote as follows: • AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: 11.A. RESOLUTION NO. 68 - 77 CLAI Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon None None MS AND DEMANDS A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $ 57,398.94 DEMANDS NUMBERS 5611 - 5678. City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude, that further reading be waived and Resolution • No. 68 - 77 be adopted. Roll Call as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 12. Planning Commission Recommendation. A. Tract No. 19922 • Planning Director Hersh advised the Council that the Planning Commission recommended final approval of this tract. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve - 3 - CC July 23, 1960 0 the map and accept the streets, easements, and physical sewers and appurtenant structures as offered for ded- ication on the map for Tract No. 19922. COMMUNICATIONS • 13. A. ROSEMEAD JAYCEES City Administrator Farrell presented this communication regarding an Orange Crate Derby the Jaycees plan to sponsor on September 14, 1968 and requesting the use of Delta Street between Rush Avenue and San Gabriel Boulevard on that date. Jim Dix, President Council also reque one day in August, Relations Officer, Orange Crate.Derby Rosemead Jaycees, addressed the sting the use of the Community Center the cooperation of the Community and that September 14 be proclaimed Day. Following discussion the Council indicated they would like all requests in writing and an indication as to • which residents on Delta favor this activity, also a report as to the access residents will be given during the Derby. Mayor Whiddon ordered this item continued to the next meeting. B. SAN GABRIEL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE City Administrator Farrell presented this communication inviting the Council to join the San Gabriel Chamber of , Commerce and San Gabriel City Council on a tour of Edwards Air Force Base. C. FRANK G. BONELLI • City Administrator Farrell presented this communication from Mr. Bonelli stating he will be unable to attend the City's Ninth Annual Anniversary Picnic. D. TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA City Administrator Farrell presented this communication requesting the Councils approval to enlarge the area covered by LARTS Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that this communication be received and filed'. 14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE . Mr. Kilpatrick, 4126 Encinita Avenue, addressed the Council regarding people in Rosemead Park being loud and noisy at 3:00 o'clock a.m. - 4 - r CC July 23, 1968 City Administrator Farrell advised the Council this problem had only been brought to the Citys attention this morning and arrangements had been made for a Deputy Sheriff.to foot patrol the park after dark and the Recreation and Park Department is going to turn on the sprinklers at curfew. • 15. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS A. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that he had received only one bid for the demolition of the house at Garvey Park, this bid is from Green Brothers, Inc. for $720.00. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, that'the contract be awarded to Green Brothers, Inc. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon • NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Mayor Whiddon declared the meeting recessed to a per- sonnel session. Meeting recessed at 9:10 o'clock p.m. Mayor Whiddon reconvened the meeting at 9:28 o'clock p.m. B. City Administrator Farrell presented the resignation of Edythe C. A.rmstron, City Clerk. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Maude, and unanimously carried that the Council accept the resignation of Edythe C. Armstrong, that a the plaque be prepared, the City Attorney instructed to prepare a resolution honoring Mrs. Armstrong and . this resolution be perma plaqued for presentation. (Resolution No. 68 - 78) C. Councilman Maude requested that the Planning Com- mission review the internal landscaping and set back requirements for industrial property. D. Councilman Andersen stated that even though the South San Gabriel postal district name change had been denied that the City continue to persue this matter. The Council concurred. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, that the Mayor and City Administrator be authorized to go to Washington, D.C. . Roll Call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen. None - 5 - r~ • cc July 23, 1965 0 0 0 E. Councilman Andersen inquired as to whether the Chamber of Commerce had submitted their activity report as previously requested. City Administrator Farrell answered in the negative. Councilman Andersen suggested that possibly the Council should specify the activities for which the funds are to be used. Following discussion, Mayor Whiddon requested that a representative of the Chamber of Commerce attend the next meeting, that Councilman Andersen submit copies of his recommended fund disbursements, and that the Council be supplied with copies of the Chamber Agreement. It was moved by Mayor Whiddon, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting aduourned at 9:56 o'clock p.m. MAYOR DEPUTY CITY CLERK - 6 -