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CC - 12-12-67A) • ! CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL t;inutes of December 12, 1967 J A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers, 3018 Charlotte Avenue. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Andersen at 8:07 o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Lowrey. The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Jackman. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Armstrong, Farrell, Foutz, Hersh, Watson. 3. APPROVAL OF MIN,UTES;,..,INOVEMBER 28, 1967 - REGULAR MEETING. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of November 28, 1967 be approved as printed. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. Mr. Springer '6817 Sultana Avenue, San Gabriel, representing the Royal Riders Motorcycle Club, addressed the Council regarding whether or not a Conditional Use Permit would be required for their club. Doug Stone, Chamber of Commerce Manager, congratulated the Council on the City Hall Christmas tree and announced the Beach Grocery Company Groundbreaking on December 13, 1967,.the arrival of Santa Claus at Universal Square, • December 14, 1967 and at Garvey Square, December 20, 1967. PUBLIC HEARINGS S. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 28. Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data and advised the Council that the Planning Commission recommended approval. Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:28 • o'clock p.m. Joseph Beck, 1590 E. Park, Pomona representing Merit Properties, and Ed Poore, 10816 Garvey Avenue, El Monte addressed the Council favoring this change of zone. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:37 o'clock p.m. CC • 12-12-67 • Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by. Councilman Whiddon,'that this request for change of zone be denied. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen., Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. • 6,. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO, 31 Plann.ing'Director Hersh presented the factual data and advised "the Council that the Planning Commission recommended'approval. Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn.. The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong, Mayyor Andersen declared the public hearing open at S;!s8 o'clock p.m. Dale Ingram, 10316 Asher Street, E1 Monte, representing Mayer Construction Company, 80 22nd Street, Downey; • addressed the Council favoring this zone change,. Mr. Ingram advised.the Council that this proposal is for a 126 unit motel, 50% to have kitchen units, Councilman Maude suggested that a 20% limitation be placed on kitchen units. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 9:18 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman, that the Council'approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Lowrey. NOES: Councilmen: Andersen, vtaude,% Whiddon. ABSENT:. Councilmen: None, It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Wh.iddon, that the Council approve C=3-1) zoning for the front 225 feet and the balance be zoned Parking-Design and the matter~be referred back to the Planning Commission for report. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, l4hidd6n. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. • Mayor Andersen instructed Planning Director He to advise the Planning Commission that the Council indicated a percentage restriction on the number of kitchen units in a motel should be considered. Mayor Andersen declared a short recess, fleeting recessed at 9:36 o'clock p.m. - 2 - • cc 12-12-67 L] Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 9:49 o'clock p.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. ORDINANCE NO. 226. STAMP TAX ON SALE OF REAL PROPERTY. Second Reading. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD IMPOSING A REAL • PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX ON THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude,- second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Maude, that Ordinance No. 226 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: E. RESOLUTION HEARING DA Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. Councilmen: None. Councilmen: None. NO. NOTICE OF INTENTION AND SETTING fE. -VAErEY BOULEVARD BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT. Attorney Watson advised the Council that it was in order for the Council to adopt three resolutions with respect to the Beautification District. RESOLUTION N0. 67-100. A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MAP SHOWING THE BOUNDARIES OF IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NO. 1. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. Bob Angles, 9147 Valley Boulevard, addressed the Council in opposition to the Beautification project. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Whiddon, that Resolution No. 67-100 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. RESOLUTION N0. 67-101. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1. Attorney Watson presented this resolution in full. • It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, that Resolution No. 67-101 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon., NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 3 - 0 0 cc 12-12-67 RESOLUTION NO. 67-102. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO URDER THE CONSTRUCTION OF BEAUTIFICATION IMPROVEMENTS ON VALLEY BOULEVARD (IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1) IN SAID CITY; DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THAT THE EXPENSES OF MA I NTA I HI I NG AND OPERATING THE IMPROVEMENTS ON VALLEY BOULEVARD SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON THE REAL PROPERTY LYING WITHIN SAID IMPROVEMEiNT DISTRICT NO. 1 (MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1), IN SAID CITY; DECLARING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT AND DESCRIBING THE DISTRICT TO BE BENEFITED BY SAID WORK AND TO PAY THE COSTS AND EXPENSES AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS TO SAID WORK; OR THE EXTENT OF THE DISTRICT TO BE ASSESSED, uR BOTH, AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only and summarized its content. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman, that Resolution No. 67-102 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 9. REPORT - ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD PARKING RESTRICTIONS. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that traffic on Rosemead Boulevard is of such proportions that the removal of the restriction would not appear to be in the best public interest. Mr. Envall recommended that the City take the following steps to assist the affected property owners: 1. Grade the dedicated 12 foot alley between limits to make more conductive to vehicle traffic. • 2. Place 25 feet of red side of Glendon Way aid sight distance. curb marking on the north east of alley approach to 3. Grade both sides of Glendon Way within the City right-of-way for approximately 150 feet west of subject alley and place temporary 2 hour parking restrictions. Mr. Envall further recommended that affected property owners negotiate for parking off the alley. Mabel Whipple, 8852 Marshall Street, Mabel Cloud, 3621 Rosemead Boulevard, and Carolyn Winston, 3635 Rosemead Boulevard addressed the Council requesting that the parking restriction be removed. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve the recommendations as submitted by the Traffic Engineer and the City Administrator instructed to carry them out. - 4 - lJ r~ u cc 12-12-67 NEW BUSINESS 10: RESOLUTION N0. 67-103. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSE;MEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $57,615.16 DEMANDS NUMBERS 4481 THROUGH 4557. • City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, that Resolution No. 67-103 be adopted. Poll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. W.A. APPROVAL OF FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP TRACT NO. 26746. • Planning Director Hersh advised the Council this tract was ready for final approval in accordance with the recommendations of the City Engineer and the road map presented with the tentative map with regard to the Muscatel Avenue frontage. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, that the Council approve the map, accept the streets as offered for dedication on said map, and approve and accept the following work agreements and bonds subject to approval by the City Attorney: An agreement to install sanitary sewers as required by the subject tract, and a faithful performance bond in the amount of $3,200.00 and a labor and materials bond in the amount of $1,600.00 both executed by J. B. Weber Development Co., Inc. and Fireman's Fund Insurance Company. An agreement guaranteeing setting of survey monuments, tie points and furnishing tie notes, and a faithful performance bond in the amount of $500.00 executed by J. B. 1^!eber Development %Co., Inc. and Fireman's Fund Insurance Company. An agreement to construct a water system and a faith- ful performance bond in the amount of $1,800.00 and a labor and materials bond in the amount of $900.00 both executed by J. B. Weber Development Co., Inc. and Fireman's Fund Insurance Company.; and in accordance with the road map presented with the tentative map with regard to Muscatel Avenue frontage; and indicate that Lot 13, Tract 28570 is approved for . road purposes. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 5 - cc 12-12-67 COMMISSION RECOMME"dDAT I ONS 11. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMiENbATIOHIS. A.. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 32. Planning Director Hersh recommended that hearing be set for January 9, 1963. Mayor Andersen ordered public hearing set for January 9, 1963. B. SERVICE STATION ORDINANCE. Following short discussion, Mayor Andersen ordered this matter deferred to January 9, 1963 and requested Planning Director Hersh prepare a model. 12. TRAFFIC COMMISSIUN P.ECOMIiENDATIOHS. A. WILLARD AVENUE-AND GARVEY AVENUE - RESTRICTED PARKING. • Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that 35 feet of red curb markings be placed on the east side of Willard Avenue and 5 feet of red curb markings be placed on the west side of i,,!illard Avenue south of the curb return or' Garvey Avenue. It was moved by Councilman +hiddon, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. B. ROSEMEAD PLACE AND WHITMORE STREET - BOULEVARD STOP AND CROSSWALK. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that Whitmore Street be stopped at the east approach to Rosemead Place and that a white crosswalk be placed on ;-Ihitmore Street in conjunction • with this boulevard stop. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman bfhiddon, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be app-roved. C. TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD, SOUTH OF VALLEY BOULEVARD - RESTRICTED PARKING. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that one additional sign be placed on the west side of Temple City Boulevard 95 feet south of the south curb line of Valley Boulevard stating "No Stopping at Any Time" with a southbound arrow and that the existing left turn pocket from Temple City • Boulevard into Valley Boulevard be extended an additional 30 feet for a total of 150 feet. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. - 6 - • cc 12-12-67 0 D. GARVEY AVENUE AND IVAR AVENUE - RED CURB MARKINGS. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that 39 feet of red curb marking be installed on the west side of Ivar Avenue north of Garvey Avenue and 25 feet of red curb mar'-ling be installed on the north side of Garvey Avenue east of Ivar Avenue. 0 It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. E. HELLMAN AVENUE Ail) JACKSON AVENUE - RED CURB MARKINGS. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that 30 feet of red curb markings be placed on the south side of Hellman Avenue extending east of Jackson Avenue. 0 It was moved by Councilman Maude, Jackman, and unanimously carried, recommendation be approved. COMMITTEE REPORTS 13. (done. COMMUHICATIONS 14. A.' CITY OF LAKEWOOD. second by Councilman that the foregoing City Administrator Farrell presented this communication opposing the most recent RTD-proposal. B. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES. (Not on agenda) 0 City Administrator Farrell presented this notification of the December meeting. 15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. None. 16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Attorney Watson advised the Council that he had prepared an.ordinance regarding office hours, posting and designating location of Council Chambers in accordance with prior Council instruction. This ordinance will not become effective until the new City Hall is occupied. 0 ORDINANCE NO. 227. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEi%iEAD 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 Councilman.Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. - 7 - cc 12-12-67 It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, that ordinance No. 227 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon, NOES: Councilmen: None. • ABSENT: Councilmen: None: B. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that action had been deferred at the last meetino on the request of the Alhambra City Schools to consolidate a bond election with the General Municipal Election, It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude, that the request of the Alhambra City School District to consolidate a bond election 1xith the General Municipal Election be denied. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. . NOES: Councilmen: [lone. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. C. Attorney Watson advised the Council that arrangements had been made for a June 1, 1968 closing of escrow for the Neaderhiser`property if it meets Council approval. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, that the June 1, 1968 Neaderhiser escrow closing date be approved and $2,000.00 be deposited with the City Attorney for this escrow and a draw on this account permitted subject to City Attorney approval. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None, D. Mayor Andersen stated he would like to commend the Los Angeles Rams Football team for their successful season. It was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the Council request Mr. Dan Reeves, ';Manager of the Rams to permit the Rams-Baltimore game, Sunday December 17, 1967 to be, televised as all seats have been sold out. E. Councilman Jackman requested that all the utility 01 companies be requested to change the addressing on their billings to Rosemead. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn to December 19, 1967. Meeting adjourned at 11:20 o'clock p.m. i i.4 CITY CLERK - 8 -