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CC - 01-09-68CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of January 9, 1968 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of t Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers, 3018.Charlotte Avenue. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Andersen at 3:03 o'clock p.m. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen. The Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Percy Ferguson of the California Christian Home. 2. ROLL CALL y Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, 1~rh i ddon . . Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Armstrong, Farrell, Foutz, Hersh, Street, Watson. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: DECEMBER 12, 1967 - REGULAR MEETING. DECEMBER 19, 1967 ADJOURNED MEETING. DECEMBER 26, 1967 - REGULAR MEETING. Councilman Maude reqquested that the minutes of December 12, 1967, Page 2,.Item 6, paragraph .6 be corrected to read, "Councilman Maude suggested and the Council concurred, that a 20% limitation be placed on kitchen units." It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of December 12, 1967 be approved as corrected and the minutes of December 19, 1967 and December 26, 1967 be approved as printed. SPECIAL PRESENTATION (Not on Agenda) Mayor Andersen introduced Mrs. Alice Far] of the Beautification Committee who would make an award on behalf of the Committee. Mrs. Ferl presented a plaque to Edith Hildebrand, 3705 Muscatel Avenue. This was the first plaque to be awarded bearing the new City seal. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. Don Monroe, 1629 Del Mar Avenue, South San Gabriel, presented a petition signed by 54 residents of Denton Avenue regarding rubbish service. Gilbert Barron, 7464 Melrose Avenue, expressed a preferance for twice a week rubbish service. Mr. Neer, East Pasadena, advised the Council that he pays $8.00 per month for once a week residential rubbish service in East Pasadena. K. M. Folger, 2724 Evelyn Avenue, addressed the Council expressing a preferrance for twice weekly service. cc 1-9-68 Louis Deaton, 3100 North Earle Street, presented a petition bearing 11 signatures, protesting United Lawn Service, 3034 North Earle Street operating a business in an R zone. Dale Ingram, 10316 Asher Street, El Monte, El Monte City Councilman requested support of the City of • El Monte and the RTD of Application No. 49751 seeking approval of the PUC for the right to use the San Bernardino Freeway median strip for the San Gabriel Valley Corridor Rapid Transit Line. RESOLUTION NO. 68-1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD SUPPORTING THE ROUTE FOR THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CORRIDOR RAPID TRANSIT LINE. 0 Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only and summarized its content. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, that Resolution No. 68-1 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. None. None. NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: 5. 0 PUBLIC HEARINGS VALLEY BOULEVARD BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT. RESOLUTION NO. 68-2. ABANDONMENT OF PROCEEDINGS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ABANDONING PRO- CEEDINGS UNDER DIVISION & OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 67-102. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Whiddon, that Resolution No. 68-2 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen 40 NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. None. None. 6. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 32. HARRY J. TREPANIER. Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data. Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. No one responded. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:50 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. - 2 - 0 cc 1-9-58 It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Lowrey, that the Council approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. Roll call vote as follows: • AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. ORDINANCE NO. 227. DESIGNATING HOURS OF WORK, CITY OFFICES AND POSTING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE LOCATION OF CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY OFFICES AND PLACE FOR POSTING NOTICES AND DESIGNATING HOURS AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. . Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Whiddon, that further reading be waived. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman V4hiddon, that Ordinance No. 227 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen; None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 8. ORDINANCE NO. 228. CHANGE OF ZONE. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 31. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM ZONES C-3 AND P TO C-3-D A?ND P-D (DESIGN) AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that further reading • be waived. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman, that Ordinance No. 228 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 3 - cc 1-9-68 0 9. ORDINANCE NO. 229. ESTABLISHING 25% LIMITATION ON KITCHEN UNITS IN MOTEL OR HOTEL DEVELOPMENTS.. First Reading. Aid ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DEFINING THE TERM MOTEL AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. Mayor Andersen declared a short recess. Meeting recessed at 9:05 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 9:18 o'clock p.m. Attorney Watson advised the Council that he had added an urgency clause to this ordinance and it was now in order for adoption. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 229 be adopted. • Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 10. PROPOSED SERVICE STATION ORDINANCE. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman itilaude, and unanimously carried, that this matter be deferred to the meeting of February 13. NE14 BUSINESS • 11. RESOLUTION NO. 68-3. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS $93,090.75 DEMANDS NUMBERS 4558 THR, City Treasurer Foutz presented this only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, Lowrey, that Resolution No. 63-3 be Roll call vote as follows: THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD IN THE SUM OF )UGH 4645. resolution by title second by Councilman adopted. AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, • Maude, tlhiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 68-4. REQUESTING REGISTRAR OF VOTERS SERVICES. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS LOS ANGELES TO PERMO T THE REGISTRAR COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES ROSEMEAD, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT 0 ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD OF THE COUNTY OF OF VOTERS OF SAID TO THE CITY OF F A GENERAL MUNICIPAL APRIL 9, 1968. - 4 - • cc 1-9-68 0 Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 68-4 be adopted. • 13. HEARING OFFICER REPORT. BILLIARD LICENSE - PAUL'S STEAK HOUSE. City Administrator Farrell presented the findings and recommendations of the Hearing Officer. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the Council accept the report of the Hearing Officer and approve the issuance of this license. 14. AUTHORIZATION TO SUBSTITUTE CAGES FOR UMBRELLAS. AQUATICS DEPARTMENT. Park and Recreation Director Laudenslayer advised the Council that no additional funds would be required for • this substitution. Mr. Laudenslayer pointed out the advantages of fencing these areas to prevent theft and vandalism. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, that the Council approve the foregoing substitution. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 15. DISCUSSION OF MISSION-DELTA RESTROOM FACILITIES. • Park and Recreation Director Laudenslayer advised the Council that a basic plan had been received from Ray Girvigian and it was suggested that this plan be referred to General Contractors for consultation and bids. Details to be submitted by the Contractor. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, that this basic plan be submitted to General Contractors for consideration, submission of details and bid. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: • NOES: ABSENT: 16. AUTHORIZAT PET I'T I ON. Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. Councilmen: None. Councilmen: None. ION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Boulevard Beautification District petition. - 5 - • cc 1-9-68 • 17. REPORT ON COSTS AND SETTING HEARING DATE. A. CHARLOTTE AVENUE, WEST SIDE, GARVEY AVENUE TO PARK STREET. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that assessments for this project total $2,326.75. B. PARK STREET, SOUTH SIDE, CHARLOTTE AVENUE TO GLADYS AVENUE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that assessments for this project total $732.55. Mayor Andersen ordered these projects set for public hearing January 23, 1968. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 18. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION. A. ADDITIONS TO PERI,41TTED USES IN C-1 ZONE. • Planning Director Hersh presented the recommendation of the Commission for clarification of uses permitted in the C-1 zone to include 1. Food Market 2. Bakery products shops, including baking facilities incidental to on-premise sales. 3. Dry Cleaning stores, including dry cleaning and pressing facilities limited to cleaning for individual store patrons. 4. Coffee Shops and Food-to-go establishments. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude, that the foregoing uses are • similar and equivalent. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 19. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. A. WALNUT GROVE AND FERN AVENUE - ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that 35 Mile Per Hour signs be • placed on Walnut Grove Avenue north and south of Fern Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. B. LA PRESA AVENUE AND GARVEY AVENUE - RESTRICTED PARKING. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommends that 28 feet of red curb markings - 6 - cc 1-9-68 be placed on the cast side of La Presa Avenue from Garvey Avenue southerly to the first driveway. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. C. GLADYS AVENUE AND PARK STREET - REVERSAL OF STOP SIGNS. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council, that the Commission recommended that the boulevard stop signs be reversed from Park Street to Gladys Avenue as Gladys Avenue is now a cul-de-sac south of Park Street. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. COMMUNICATIONS 20. A. RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT. • City Administrator Farrell presented this notification of the public meeting on the Preliminary Report to be held January 15, 1968, B. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. City Administrator Farrell presented this notification of the General Membership meeting to be held January 18 at Santa Anita. C. CITY OF TEMPLE CITY. City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution • urging the State Legislature to exercise control over the manufacture of gasoline and petroleum products for the purpose of reducing sulpher content emitted therefrom. 21. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. ;<en Pike, Chamber of Commerce Board Member, announced the Installation Dinner to be held January 18. 22, MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. City Administrator Farrell reported that his trip to Sacramento to meet with Commissioner Sullivan of the Highway Patrol regarding their withdrawal from Rosemead • Boulevard was unrewarding. Commissioner Sullivan indicated the decision was final but withdrawal would not become effective until July 1, 1968. B. City Administrator Farrell reported that the Valley Boulevard project is proceeding on schedule. - 7 - • n CC 1-9-68 C. Planning Director Hersh advised the Council that Rosemead was scheduled as the host city for the Southern California Planning Congress meeting for February and requested authorization for a $50.00 expenditure to cover incidental expenses. Mayor Andersen declared the request approved. There were no objections. D. Councilman Maude advised the Council that he felt a more equitable distribution formula should be used for cigarette tax distribution. E. Councilman Maude requested City Administrator Farrell to investigate and report on the possibility of contracting with a private contractor for street sweeping. F. Councilman Jackman urged additional pressure be placed on the Post Office Department to change the postal designa- tion from South San Gabriel to Rosemead for all areas in the City and that street numbering be changed if necessary to effect this change. Councilman Whiddon stated he had contacted Congressman Brown regarding this change. RESOLUTION NO. 68-5. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT TO INCLUDE ALL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD IN THE ROSEMEAD POSTAL DISTRICT SO THAT ALL MAIL TO LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD MAY BE PROPERLY ADDRESSED TO ROSEMEAD ADDRESSES. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 68-5 be adopted. G. Councilman Lowrey suggested that a resolution of commendation be prepared for Lieut. Roy Kundtz of Temple City Sheriff's Station, to be presented at the County Employee's Association Dinner when he assumes the presidency. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare this resolution of commendation. H. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that the City Hall Dedication will be April 13 as previously scheduled. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Mayor Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn to January 15, 196c3 at 7:30 oc'lcok p.m, for a joint study session with the Planning Commission. Meeting adjourned at 10:32 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK - 8 -