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CC - 06-13-67CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of June 13, 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 Councilman '✓dhiddon. The Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Robert Hanson of the Rosemead Church of Christ. 2. ROLL CALL • Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Whiddon. Absent: Councilmen: Lowrey. Ex officio: Armstrong, Farrell, Hersh, Street, Watson. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 23, 1967 - REGULAR MEETING. MAY 31, 1967 - SPECIAL MEETING. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of May 23, 1967 and May 31, ,967 be approved as printed. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. None. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS DR, ARTHUR E. MAUDE. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE RETIREMENT. Mayor Andersen expressed the thanks of the Council to Dr. Maude and Mayor pro tem Whiddon presented the plaque to Dr. Maude. 6. CAL-POLY STUDENTS. BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT. Mayor Andersen asked Mrs. Alice Ferl of the Beautification Committee to make these presentations. Mrs. Ferl presented Certificates of Appreciation to first, second and third place winners in this project and to the class Instructor. Certificates for all participants were presented to the Instructor for distribution. Commander Ralph Johnson of American Legion Post 425 presented a check for $150: to the Cal-Poly Student Fund. cc 6-13-67 0 Mayor Andersen requested that item 23A be considered at this time. 23A. ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS - MUSCATEL AVENUE AT MISSION DRIVE. Traffic Engineer Envall presented the recommendations of the Traffic Commission that the crosswalk be re- painted and advance signs and markings "Ped Xing" be installed; that stop and stop bar pavement markings be installed on Muscatel Avenue; that 50 feet of double centerline striping be installed on Mission Drive on the east and west approaches to Muscatel Avenue; and that a temporary signal be installed. at this location and the location studied for possible speed up of proposed improvements. Mr. Envall advised the Council that this intersection does not meet required warrants for a traffic signal. 0 Bill O'Conner, 4635 Fendyke Avenue, Pauline Villasenor, 4502 Fendyke Avenue, Carol Chan, 4549 Muscatel Avenue, Richard Olsen, 4606 Fendyke, Jeanne Rosenberg, 4521 Muscatel Avenue, Eleanor Marcussen, 4457 Bartlett Avenue, and Don Fricke, 8835 Barrette Avenue addressed the Council requesting installation of a traffic signal at this location. Ora Richards, 8610 Mission Drive, addressed the Council in opposition to a signal at this location. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, that the recommendation of the Traffic Engineer for signing and striping at this location, plus berms or barricades to limit traffic to I lane be approved. Roll call vote as follows: 0 AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey. Mayor Andersen declared a short recess at 9:11 o'clock p.m Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 9:19 o'clock p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. ORDINANCE NO. 206. AMENDMENTS TO COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 5860. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 50022.2 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, ORDINANCE NO. 5860 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND LICENSING BUSINESSES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES," AS AMENDED TO APRIL 1, 1967, AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only and advised the Council that proper notice of this hearing had been published. Mr. Watson briefly explained the proposed ordinance. Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. No one responded. - 2 - cc 6-13-67 Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 9:22 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 further reading be waived. . It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, that Ordinance No. 206 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey. 8. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 26. Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data and the Planning Commission's recommendation for 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 9:27 o'clock p.m. Mollie Bennett, 5572 Angelus Avenue, San Gabriel, representing the applicants, and Loren Camerota, 3545 Rio Hondo Avenue, addressed the Council favoring this change. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 9:30 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman • Whiddon, 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, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey. 9. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 27. Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data and the Planning Commission's recommendation for 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 9:36 o'clock p.m. - 3 - cc 6-13-67 Louis Webb, 1127 South Santa Anita Avenue, Arcadia, applicant, addressed the Council regarding this proposed change. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 9:38 o'clock p.m. • It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, that the Council approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: • 0 CJ~ AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: 40 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Whiddon. None. Lowrey. ORDINANCE NO. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9126.5. 10 Following the recommendation of the City Attorney, Mayor Andersen ordered this matter referred back to the Planning Commission. RESOLUTION NO. 67-45. RE RELOCATION OF COU14TY OWNED BUILDING ADJACENT TO GARVEY PARK. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN LAND FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR USE AS RECREATION AND PARK FACILITIES. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 67-45 be adopted. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR GARVEY PARK CONCESSION. 12 Park and Recreation Director Laudenslayer presented an evaluation of the proposals submitted and recommended that the contract be awarded to Richard Lugo, Covina. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude, that this contract be awarded to Richard Lugo. Roll call vote as follows: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Whiddon. None. Lowrey. DISCUSSION OF CITY OWNED VEHICLES. 13. Following short discussion, Mayor Andersen ordered this matter deferred to the budget study meeting to which this meeting will be adjourned. - 4 - cc 6-13-67 NEW BUSINESS 14. RESOLUTION NO. 67-46. 0 0 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $39,972.57 DEMANDS NUMBERS 3693 THROUGH 3770. City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Maude, that Resolution No. 67-46 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey. E 0 E 15. 16. 17. 1B RESOLUTION) NO. 67-47. AUTHORIZATIOM FOR RECREATION FEES AND CHARGES. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DELEGATING TO THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION THE AUTHORITY TO SET FEES AND CHARGES. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 67-47 be adopted. AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. ANNUAL STREET IMPROVEMENT WORK. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this would be the same as previous years with the addition of gutters only and asphalt berms. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Maude, and unanimously carried, that the Council authorize advertising for bids for annual street improvement work. AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the Anniversary Celebration be held on August 5, 1967 at Garvey Park. The Council concurred with the suggested prices for the barbeque of Adults $1.50 and Childred under 12 $1.00. HEARING OFFICER'S REPORT. ROSE ROOM. DANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT. City Administrator Farrell presented the Hearing Officer's recommendation to deny these licenses. - 5- cc 6-13-67 Frank Cirillo, 3772 Valley Boulevard, Applicant, requested that the Council postpone action to enable him to meet with his landlord and legal counsel regarding off-street parking. Mayor Andersen ordered this matter deferred to the first meeting in July unless a request is received from the applicant that it be placed on the June 27 agenda. 19. REPORTS ON COST AND SETTING HEARING DATE, STREET IMPROVEMENTS. City Administrator Farrell reported the following: A. STEELE STREET, SOUTH SIDE, MUSCATEL AVENUE TO ]VAR AVENUE. Total Assessments $1,309.05. B. ISABEL AVENUE, TERRACE AVENUE TO TERMINUS. Total Assessments $895.34. C. MUSCATEL AVENUE, VALLEY BOULEVARD TO LAWRENCE AVENUE. (Not on agenda) • Total Assessments $2,666.62. Mayor Andersen ordered public hearings be set for June 27, 1967. 20. APPOINTMENT OF TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER. Mayor Andersen ordered this matter deferred until later in the meeting. 21. ORDINANCE NO. 209. INCREASE IN BUILDING PERMIT FEES. INTRODUCTION. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REVISING BUILDING PERMIT FEES PROVIDED FOR IN THE BUILDING CODE AND • AMENDING THE ROSEj'IEAD 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 Jackman, that Ordinance No. 209 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. • ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 22. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION. A. PARK AND RECREATION AND CIRCULATION ELEMENTS OF GENERAL PLAN. Mayor Andersen ordered this matter set for public hearing June 27. - 6 - Cc 6-13-67 23. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. A. ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS - MUSCATEL AVENUE AT MISSION DRIVE. (See Page 2.) B. RED CURB MARKINGS, BRIGHTON AVENUE NORTH OF GARVEY AVENUE. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that the red curb markings on the east side of Brighton Avenue north of Garvey Avenue be extended northerly 82 feet. It was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. C. RED CURB MARKINGS, STEVENS AVENUE. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that 50 feet of red curb markings be placed on the west side of Stevens Avenue north of Emerson Place and on the east side of Stevens • Avenue at the south approach to Hellman Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman haude, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. D. ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS, ALLEY WEST OF PALJAY AVENUE, BETWEEN FERN AVENUE AND KLINGERMAN AVENUE. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that "No Parking Except Loading or Unloading" signs be placed as follows: 1. West side of alley at the south line of Fern Avenue. 2. East line of alley at the north line of . Klingerman Street. 3. North and south of the alley entering this alley approximately z distance between entering from the west approach. 4. Place a boulevard stop on this east-west alley at its west approach to the north-south alley also place stop and stop bar pavement markings as the northwest corner has obstructed visibility due to a 10 foot block wall. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Council- man Maude, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. E. SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD MARKED PARKING LAYOUT. . Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended approval of this proposed parking layout. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Council- man Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this parking layout be approved. - 7 - cc 6 -13 -67 COMMITTEE REPORTS 24. None. 0 COMMUNICATIONS 25. A. CITY OF GARDENA. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication regarding the County Crime and Delinquency Commission and SB 1401 and SCR No. 34 relating to rock, sand and gravel. Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed. B. KURT HAHN. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication regarding District Attorney Evelle Younger's "Cool Head" program. Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed. C. CITY OF PASADENA. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication regarding the possible relocation of the U.S. Naval Ordnance Test Station from Pasadena to Orange County. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Council- man Maude, and unanimously carried, that a letter supporting the City of Pasadena's opposition to this relocation be sent to the City of Pasadena. 26. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. • None. 27. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. City Administrator Farrell presented a request from Sandra Ferguson requesting permission to take her vacation one month early. It was moved by Councilman whiddon, second by Council- man Maude, and unanimously carried, that Sandra Ferguson be granted permission to take her earned vacation early. B. City Administrator Farrell presented the proposed City Seal to the Council. • It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Whiddon, that the Council adopt this seal as the official city seal. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, wh i ddon. None. Lowrey. - u - cc 6-13-67 It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Maude, that 200 twelve inch seals be purchased. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey. C. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a retirement dinner would be held for Chief Dutton and Chief Brewer of the Los Angeles County Fire Department June 29. D. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a band concert would be provided in Garvey Memorial Park Sunday, June 18, through the courtesy of Supervisor Debs and Los Angeles County. E. Planning Director Hersh presented a proposal to increase the existing minor land division and sub- division fees to $70 plus $10 a lot. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Council- man Maude, that the Council approve this recommendation. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: Jackman. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey. F. Planning Director Hersh requested permission to attend a parking workshop to be held at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles June 25-23. Registration fee $45.00. t It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, that Mr. Hersh be authorized to attend this workshop, with total expenditures not to exceed $75.00. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: Jackman. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey. G. Attorney Watson advised the Council that the County had submitted an agreement for Parkway Tree Service. RESOLUTION NO. 67-48. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CONCERNING PERFORMANCE OF TREE PLANTING AND iiAINTENANCE SERVICES TO AND FOR THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD BY THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES fJ-JD AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT RELATING THERETO. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that Resolution Mo. 67-48 be adopted. - 9 - cc 6-13-67 H. Councilman Maude requested that the Council not be polled on matters when there is sufficient time to place the matter on the agenda for public discussion. Councilman Maude also requested that matters on the agenda be accompanied by a written report rather than receiving the report at the meeting when there is not sufficient time to study it. 1. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that Pacific Outdoor Advertising had not only donated and installed the sign board at the City Hall site but the rendering of the City Hall had been hand drawn and hand colored. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Maude, and unanimously carried, that a letter of appreciation be written to Pacific Outdoor Advertising. J. Mayor Andersen called attention to the new litter receptacles that have been placed on the major thoroughfares by Modern Service Company. These containers are pleasing to the eye and more expensive than those specified in the contract. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Council- man Maude, and unanimously carried, that a letter of appreciation be written to Mr. Griegorian. Mayor Andersen declared the meeting recessed to a personnel session. Meeting recessed at 10:50 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 11:06 o'clock p.m. K. Mayor Andersen stated he would like to reappoint Paul Taylor to a full term of 2 years on the Planning Commission. • It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Maude, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointment be ratified. L. Mayor Andersen stated he would like to reappoint Mildred Janson to a full term of 2 years on the Traffic Commission. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Council- man Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointment be ratified. i. Mayor Andersen stated he would like to appoint Herb Hunter to th Traffic Commission to fill the is unexpired term of Leo Henlin. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointment be ratified. N. Mayor Andersen announced that the Fire Department will be at the Budget study meeting of June 22 to take a picture of the Council in session. - 10 - • cc 6- 13- 67 0 0. Park and Recreation Director Laudenslayer requested permission for Supervisor of Parks Ted Carr to attend the Sprinkler Seminar June 24 and 25 at Lake Arrowhead. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that. the meeting adjourn to June 22, 1967 at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Meeting adjourned at '11:13 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK • n LJ