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CC - 09-12-67CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of September 12, 13,067 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 8:04 o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Maude. The Invocation was delivered by the Reverend John Clarkson of the Rosemead Foursquare Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Wth i ddon. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Armstrong, Farrell, Foutz, Joehnck, Street. 0 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. AUGUST 22, 1967 - REGULAR MEETING. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of August 22, 1967 be approved as printed. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. Mr. Hollingshead, 2627 Brighton.Avenue addressed the Council regarding the rubbish service. Doug Stone, Chamber of Commerce Manager, reminded the Council of the Van de 1<amp groundbreaking September 13 and Rosemead Day at the Fair September 25. *1 PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. DE NOVO HEARING. ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 50. City Administrator Farrell presented the factual data. 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 8:16 o'clock p.m. Rodney Schreckler, Box 162, Rosemead, Jeanne Schreckler, 4211 Muscatel Avenue, Terry Glisson, 4427 Muscatel Avenue, and Fir. Sharp, Craftbuilt Homes Representative, addressed the Council favoring this variance. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:26 o'clock p.m. CC p-12-67 ` it was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Haude, that this appeal be granted subject to the conditions suggested in the factual data report. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 6. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, JACKSON AVENUE, BOTH SIDES, FERN AVENUE TO GARVALIA AVENUE. CURBS, GUTTERS AND APPROACHES. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a petition has been filed representing more than 60% of the front footage. 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 8:30 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, DE ADALENA STREET, NORTH SIDE, RIO HONDO AVENUE TO ELLIS LANE. CURBS, GUTTERS AND APPROACHES. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a request had been received from a property owner as more than 50% of the improvements are installed. City Administrator Farrell was instructed to check and report if this project would include the installation of gutter. 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 3:31 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed as funds are available. ~3. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PARK STREET, SOUTH SIDE, CHARLOTTE AVENUE TO GLADYS AVENUE. CURBS, GUTTERS AND APPROACHES. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a petition and waiver has been filed representing 100% 40 of the front footage. Mayor Andersen requested that anyone wishing to be heard please stand and be sworn. No one responded. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:32 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. - 2 - CC 9-12-67 It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Lowrey, that this improvement proceed as funds are available, Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen,.Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None: UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9. DISCUSSION OF PARK AND RECREATION AND CIRCULATION ELEMENTS OF GENERAL PLAN. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, that the Park and Recreation Element and the Circulation Element as amended with respect to Marshall Street be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. • NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 10. PROPOSAL RE: VALLEY BOULEVARD ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1. Attorney Joehnck requested this matter deferred to the next meeting and it was so ordered by Mayor Andersen. il. RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF CITIZEN'S CHAIRMAN FOR SALUTE TO CITY AND COUNTY GOVERNMENT. Mayor Andersen appointed Dr. Arthur Maude as Citizen's Chairman for Salute to City and County Government. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Wlhiddon, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing . appointment be ratified. NEW BUSINESS 12. HEARING OFFICER REPORTS. BILLIARD ROOM. fa. PATRICK'S B. THE LITTLE DUDE C. THE 3 P'S D. WAGON WHEEL E. VALLE-INN • City Administrator Farrell presented the findings on the foregoing hearings and recommended that all licenses be granted subject to 6 conditions. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, that the foregoing licenses be approved subject to the conditions recommended by the Hearing Officer. - 3 - CC O O 9-12-67 Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 13. RESOLUTION N0. 67-77. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. . A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $65,311.33 DEMANDS NUMBERS 4076 THROUGH 4152. City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, that Resolution No. 67-77 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, 1Jhiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. • City Administrator Farrell requested that the Council approve payment of $12,034.52 to Louis Lopez for street improvement work that had not been checked in time to be on the claims and demands. A 10% retention is being held. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude, that the Council approve this payment to Louis Lopez. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. O 14. SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT. STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS. RESURFACING VALLEY BOULEVARD BETWEEN WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AND RIO HONDO AVENUE. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, that the Council approve this agreement and authorize execution. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. • City Administrator Farrell suggested the Council might wish to approve advertising for bids at this time. To be included in addition to the resurfacing would be the removal and replacement of curb and gutter from Ivar Avenue to Rosemead Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the Council authorize advertising for bids for the resurfacing of Valley Boulevard and replacement of curbs and gutters between Ivar Avenue and Rosemead Boulevard. - 4 - CG 9-12-67 15. ORDINANCE NO, 215. AMENDING PLUMBING CODE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REVISING THE PLUMBING CODE AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Joehnck presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, that Ordinance No. 215 be introduced. Rol'] call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 16. ORDINANCE NO. 216. AMENDING ELECTRICAL CODE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REVISING THE ELECTRICAL CODE AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. • Attorney Joehnck 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 Whiddon, that Ordinance No. 216 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 17. DETERMINING EQUIVALENCY OF CITY BUILDING LAWS TO STATE HOUSING REGULATIONS. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the City Council hereby determines that said City has and is enforcing local ordinances prescribing minimum standards equal to or greater than the following provisions of Division 13, Health and Safety Code, State of California: Part 1.5 (commencing with Section 17910). Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 19000) of Part 3. Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 19100) of Part 3. Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 19300) of Part 3. 13. AUTHORIZING BIDS FOR VALLEY BOULEVARD STREET IMPROVEMENTS. (See page 4 Item 14.) - 5 - CC 9-12-67 19. ACCEPTANCE OF DEED. MARSHALL STREET. ARLOTTI. Attorney Joehnck advised the Council that this was in order for acceptance by the Council. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman lA,Fhiddon, and unanimously carried, that the Council accept the deed and authorize recordation. • 20. ORDINANCE NO. 217. AMENDING ZONING CODE. DEDICATION OF RIGHT OF WAY. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROVIDING FOR STREET DEDICATION AND IMPROVEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH BUILDING PERMITS AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Joehnck presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. s It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, that Ordinance No. 217 be introduced and be • set for hearing September 26. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 21. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. A. LAND USE ELEMENT OF GENERAL PLAN. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Planning Commission recommended that this matter be set • for public hearing September 26. Mayor Andersen ordered this matter set for public hearing September 26. B. REQUEST FOR COMMISSION ATTENDANCE AT LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONVENTION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Commission requested authorization for all Planning Commissioners to attend the League Conference in San Francisco, October 15-18. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that this request be • approved. C. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 28. R-1 TO C-1-D, WEST SIDE OF ELLIS LANE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a request had been received from the applicant to with- draw this application without prejudice for additional study. - 6 - CC 9-12-67 Mayor Andersen ordered this application withdrawn without prejudice, if there were no objections. There were no objections. D. RECOMMENDED SERVICE STATION ORDINANCE. Following discussion, Mayor Andersen ordered this matter placed on the October 10 agenda. • 22. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. A. EAST-WEST ALLEY NORTH OF GARVEY AVENUE, BETWEEN JACKSON AVENUE AND ISABEL AVENUE. BOULEVARD STOPS. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that boulevard stop signs on this alley at the west approach to Isabel Avenue and the east approach to Jackson Street. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. B. BRIGHTON STREET AND HERSHEY AVENUE. BOULEVARD STOP. • Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that Hershey Avenue be stopped at the east and west approaches to Brighton Street. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. C.. IVAR AVENUE, BETWEEN MISSION DRIVE AND GRAND AVENUE. SPEED PROBLEM. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that boulevard stops be installed on Landsford Street and Barrette Avenue at their west approaches to Ivar Avenue. • It was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. 0. BENTEL AVENUE, EAST OF ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD. RESTRICTED PARKING. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that 42 feet of red curb markings be placed on the north side of Bentel Avenue from Rosemead Boulevard easterly to the first driveway. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. COMMITTEE REPORTS 23. None. - 7 - CC O 9-12-67 COMMUNICATIONS 24. A. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. City Administrator Farrell presented this notification of the Underground Utilities Conference to be held November 29 - December I in Los Angeles. B. JOHN B. PRICE. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication commending the Fire Department and Sheriff's Department. C. EDWARD T. TELFORD. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication thanking the Council for their resolution of commendation. D. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS. City Administrator Farrell presented this notification of the General Assembly meeting of SCAG to be held September 29. i E. CITY OF BALDWIN PARK. City Administrator Farrell presented this,communication regarding the allocation of cigarette tax revenue. (SB 556) Mayor Andersen ordered this communication referred to the City Administrator. F. FRANK L. OWEN. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication requesting the granting of an occupancy permit and a time extension for the beautification program requirements. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman • Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve the use of an alternate method of guarantee to those set forth in Section 8110 and refer this request to the Planning Commission and City Attorney to formulate the solution. 25. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. None. 26. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the City Hall plans call for colored concrete stairs to • the lower floor and suggested that quarry tile treads and risers be considered. Additional cost would be approximately $875.00. It was moved by Councilman h1hiddon, second by Councilman Jackman, that this addition to the project be approved. - 8 - CC 9-12-67 _ Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. B. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that in the near future the Council may wish to add a small wall in front of the City Hall that has not be included in the plan but is a part of, the boulevard beautification. C. RESOLUTION NO. 67-70. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEIMEAD REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD BY SAID CITY ON OCTOBER 17TH, 1967. Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 67-73 be adopted. • D. RESOLUTION NO. 67-79. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A. REQUEST TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION FOR FUNDS FROM THE CROSSING PROTECTION FUND FOR PROTECTION OF CROSSING NO. B-491.6 AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD AND WALNUT GROVE AVENUE IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 67-79 be adopted. E. City Administrator Farrell requested that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Boulevard Beautification • petition. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Boulevard Beautification Assessment District petition. F. Councilman Whiddon requested that the City Administrator investigate the cost of a voting device for the new City Hall - G. Councilman Maude requested action by the Council with respect to business licensing and city property tax. • It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, that the Council goon record continuing their policy of no city property tax, no park and recreation tax and no business license for those businesses not requiring inspection. - 9 - CC 4 9-12-67 IP Boll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, n'hiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. H. Councilman Lowrey requested that a study be made of the intersection of San Gabriel Boulevard and Garvey . Avenue for 3 way signalization for both streets. Report to include estimated costs. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:55 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK • 0 40 - 10 -