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CC - 10-10-67• • CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of October 10, 1967 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 8:03 o'clock p.m. • 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen. The Invocation was delivered by the Reverend William Ward of the Garvalia Presbyterian Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. Absent: Councilmen: Jackman. Ex officio: Armstrong, Farrell, Foutz, Hersh, Street, Watson. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 26, 1967 - REGULAR MEETING. Councilman Maude requested that the minutes of September 26, 1967 be corrected as follows: Page 2, Item -7 - title be changed from Valley Boulevard to City Limits; Page 3, Paragraph 7, line 2 "overrule the protests and" be stricken; Page 4, item 22, last paragraph at end of sentence "or sale or whatever" be added; and Page 7, line 3 the word "overrule" be stricken and replaced by "disallow". It was"moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Maude, and-unanimously carried, that the minutes of September 26, 1967 be approved as corrected. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. Doug Stone, Chamber of Commerce Manager reminded the Council of the "Miss Rosemead" judging to take place October 12 and the Coronation Banquet on October 14. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. ELLIS LANE, RALPH STREET TO DE ADALENA STREET. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that revised assessments for this project total $1,091.26. 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 8:10 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. RESOLUTION N0. 67-83. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (ELLIS LANE, RALPH STREET TO DE ADALENA STREET) CC • • 10-10-67 Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 67-83 be adopted. 6. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, CHARLOTTE AVENUE, 3300 BLOCK, BOTH SIDES, HELLMAN AVENUE TO DOROTHY STREET. CURBS, • GUTTERS, APRONS AND SIDEWALKS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the petitions represent 61% of the front footage on the east side and 79% on the west side. 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 0:12 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed as funds are available. • 7. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, KEIM STREET, 3200 BLOCK, BOTH SIDES, SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD TO TERMINUS. CURBS, GUTTERS, APRONS AND SIDEWALKS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the petitions represent 64% of the front footage on the north side and 71% on the south side. 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 3:13 o'clock p.m. • Benjamin R. Hano, 8232 Keim Street, made inquiry regarding the cost of the improvements. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:16 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed as funds are available. 8. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, RIVER AVENUE, 2600 AND 2700 BLOCK, BOTH SIDES, GARVEY AVENUE TO TERMINUS. CURBS, GUTTERS, APRONS, SIDEWALKS AND PARKWAY TREES. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the petitions represent 647. of the front footage on the east side and 69% on the west. Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong. - 2 - CC • 10-10.57 Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:17 o'clock p.m. Richard Huft, lOl Bush Street, Santa Ana, owner of the minature golf course made inquiry regarding commercial driveway widths. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:19 o'clock p.m. • It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed as funds are available. SPECIAL PRESENTATION 9. STUDENTS IN GOVERNMENT. Mayor Andersen introduced Dr. Arthur Maude, Chairman of Salute to City and County Government Week. The following students assumed the places of their counterparts: John Torrez - Mayor Andersen • Debbie Butters - Mayor pro tem Whiddon Joanne Uyeno - Councilmen Maude Don Boothe = Councilman Lowrey Radine Henricks - Councilman Jackman Bob Casas - City Attorney Watson " Carolin Jaramillo - Adm.i-nistrative Assistant Street Sue Baker - City Clerk Armstrong Acting Mayor Torrez called for the next item of business. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10. LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN. Planning Consultant Larry ldise presented the pro- posed land use element of the general plan. • Following discussion, Acting Mayor Torrez ordered this matter deferred to the next agenda. 11, ORDINANCE NO.`218. LAND DIVISION FEES. FIRST READING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD MODIFYING THE FEE FOR FILING TENTATIVE MAPS FOR SUBDIVISIONS AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Acting City Attorney Casas presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Uyeno, second by Council- man Butters, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. • It was moved by Councilman Uyeno, second by Council- man Butters, that ordinance No. 218 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Boothe, Butters, Henricks, Torrez, Uyeno.. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 3 - CC • • 10-10-67 Mayor Andersen declared a short recess- Meeting recessed at 8:55 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 9;10 o'clock p.m. 10. LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN. it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that this matter be • deferred to the next meeting. ll. ORDINANCE NO. 218. LAND DIVISION FEES. FIRST READING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD MODIFYING THE FEE FOR FILING TENTATIVE MAPS FOR SUB- DIVISIONS AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Nihiddon, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman • Whiddon, that ordinance No. 218 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman. 12. ORDINANCE NO. REGULATING SERVICE STATIONS. FIRST READING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGULATING SERVICE STATIONS AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only and outlined the revisions he had made. • Following considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that this ordinance be referred back to the Planning Commission for consideration to application to existing stations with particular reference to landscaping and signs. NEW BUSINESS 13. RESOLUTION N0. 67-84. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $59,128.28 DEMANDS NUMBERS 4201 THROUGH 4280. • City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, that Resolution No. 67-84 be adopted. / - 4 - cc 10-10-67 Roll call vote as follows: 0 AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman. 14. ORDINANCE NO. 219. ADOPTING COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 9D43. . FIRST READING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE BUILDING CODE AND THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude, that Ordinance No. 219 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. • NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman. 15. ORDINANCE NO. 220. REQUIRING DRAINAGE AND EROSION CONTROL. FIRST READING. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUILDING CODE RELATING TO STORM DRAINAGE PRECAUTIONS AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. 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 Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 220 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman. 16. AWARDING CONTRACTS. ANNUAL STREET IMPROVEMENT WORK. City Administrator Farrell presented the bid evaluations and recommended that contracts be awarded to the lowest responsible bidders as follows: Louis S. Lopez for schedules 1 and 3 and E. C. Construction Company for schedule 2. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, that the Council award the contract for schedule 1 to Louis S. Lopez. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman. - 5 - cc 10-10-67 It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman 14hiddon, that the Council award the contract for schedule 2 to E. C. Construction Company. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. • ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, that the Council award the contract for schedule 3 to Louis S. Lopez. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Jackman. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 17. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. A. ZONE CHANGE CASE N0. 29. Planning Director Hersh advised the Council that the Commission recommended this case for approval. Mayor Andersen ordered this matter set for public hearing October 21:. B. ZONE CHANGE CASE 110. 30. Planning Director Hersh advised the Council that the Commission recommended this case for approval. Mayor Andersen ordered this matter set for public hearing October 24. • 18. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. A. SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD - GARVEY AVENUE, LEFT TURN SIGNALIZATION STUDY. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that minor movement controls not be placed at this time but be restudied at a later date and signal lighting be upgraded with 12 inch lens. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the Council accept this recommendation of the Traffic Commission. . B. VALLEY BOULEVARD M!EST OF RIO HONDO AVENUE, RESTRICTED PARKING. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that red curb markings be placed on the south side of Valley Boulevard commencing 42 feet west of the west curb line of Rio Hondo Avenue to a point 98 feet west of said west curb line and also from 138 feet west to 152 feet west of said west curb line. - 6 - cc 10-10-67 It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. C. MUSCATEL AVENUE - FERN AVENUE, ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended the installation of dip signs on Muscatel Avenue at the north and south approaches to Fern Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. D. TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD - STEELE STREET - ELLIS LANE, PROPOSED REALIGNMENT. Traffic Engineer Envall presented this proposed realignment which would bring Ellis Lane into a right angle intersection with'Steele Street and Steele Street into a right angle intersection with Temple City Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that this proposal be approved for further development but that immediate steps be taken to correct the existing hump on Temple City Boulevard. E. DELTA STREET - GARVEY AVENUE, SIGNAL UPGRADING. Traffic Engineer Envail advised the Council that the Commission recommended the installation of type 3 mast arms be added on Garvey Avenue at the east and west approaches to Delta Street. City Administrator Farrell requested the Council to transfer the funds budgeted for the Temple City Boulevard- Loftus Drive signal to cover this project. • Following discussion, Mayor Andersen requested this matter placed on the next agenda for report. COMMITTEE REPORTS 19. [lone. COMMUN I CAT I OiiS 20. i,}one. 21. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. None. 22. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that he had requested permission from the Edison Company for dirt storage to be used for road purposes on their property south of Rush Street and the entry permit was ready for Council approval. - 7 - cc 10-10-67 It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor be authorized to execute this permit. is It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Laude, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:32 o'clock p.m. MAYOR IT 9 - 8 -