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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 27, 1981 AT 8:00 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called
to order by Mayor Imperial at 8:07 p. m..,iin thei.Council Chambers
of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, California.
Mayor Imperial deviated from the prepared agenda to call
attention to those present that Mayor Pro Tem Hunter passed away
from a massive.heart attack on the 22nd of October, 1981 and
stated that he:would like to adjourn the Council Meeting in his
memory, and requested that the invocation also be directed toward
our loss of Herb Hunter.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Cichy, Tury, Taylor and Mayor Imperial
Absent: None
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Tury.
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Tom Phillips, who
delivered a beautiful invocation.and reflected on the many accom-
plishments of the Mayor Pro Tem Herb Hunter.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 13, 1981 - Regular Meeting
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that
the minutes of the October 13, 1981 Council Meeting be approved.
Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Estelle Holts, 8247 Sleeker Street, South San Gabriel,
inquired about the Public Hearing regarding the Co-Generator Power
Plant being built near her residential area which is being held
this Monday night and if there are more people than the chambers
can handle what would be done.
City Attorney, Carey Reismann, stated that the Planning Com-
mission Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers and
at the time and date noticed. If there was a need at that time
arrangements could be made to either add chairs or move to larger
quarters if necessary.after the Public Hearing were opened.
B. Jack Nugent-stated that he had attended the Council Meet-
ing to honor Mayor Pro Tem Hunter and asked that he be excused from
the remainder of the Meeting.
II. PUBLIC HEARING
A.' PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REQUEST BY NARRAMORE CHRISTIAN
FOUNDATION FOR ZONE MODIFICATION/CHANGE FOR PROPERTY AT
1409 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the request
for a Zone Modification/Change by Narramore Christian Home had been
withdrawn by the applicant.
III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 81-58 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
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RESOLUTION NO. 81-58
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM'OF $412,573.16
NUMBERED 8080-8093/& 2436 THROUGH 2579 INCLUSIVELY
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY
that Resolution No. 81-58 be adopted. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-A,.CC-C be deferred)
CC-B. CREATIVE DISPLAY
CC-D REQUEST EXTENSION OF CONTRACT AGREEMENT--ROSEMEAD POOL
UNDERWATER LIGHTING
CC-E AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CLAIFORNIA CITIES
SEMINAR,' DECEMBER 2-4, 1981, NEWPORT BEACH
CC-F AUTHORIZATION REQUESTED TO EXCHANGE HOLIDAY FROM
NOVEMBER 3, 1981 TO NOVEMBER 27, 1981
CC-G FINAL TRACT MAP #40720 AT 3202 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY
that the foregoing Items on the Consent Calendar be approved.
Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-A CLAIM AGAINST CITY ON BEHALF OF ROBERT & SALLY KING
This Item was deferred to the next meeting for additional
information.
CC-C ROAD EASEMENT--WALNUT GROVE AVENUE
Councilman Taylor stated that he was still not satisfied
with the way the Agreement was written, but if the Council so
desires'a vote should be taken on it.
Roy Bergeson, Edison Company representative, stated that
this particular easement is an after the fact request. Normally,
this type of request is obtained before the work is performed
but because of the deadline with the contractor, he approved the
work to be done before this was signed. This is a standard form
that has been used in the past.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that
the Road Easement with the..Edison Company on Walnut Grove Avenue
be approved. Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmen Cichy, Tury and Mayor Imperial
NAYES:`Councilman Taylor
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and
so ordered.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION
A. NOTIFICATION OF COUNCIL VACANCY
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, read the official notification
of the vacancy on the City Council due to the sudden and untimely
death of Mayor Pro Tem Herb Hunter.
Holly Knapp, 8367 E. Whitmore Street, recommended to the City
Council that this vacancy be filled by the electorate at the April
Election.
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Councilman Taylor commented on the loss of Councilman Hunter
and that he would certainly be missed and he did not know what his
opinion would be regarding making an appointment for his Council
seat, but Councilman Taylor felt that the electorate should make
that decision and that each of the Council should abide by that.
Councilman Tury stated that he also agreed the decision be-
longs to the electorate. However, there are several controversial
decisions that have to be made in this town, and he did not feel
that it would be fair to the people to allow this Council to oper-
ate with less than full capacity. There are provisions in the
Goverment Code Sections 36512.2 to allow a temporary appointment
until the April 13, 1982 Election. He suggested that an appoint-
ment be made to fill the five months of the term and then at that
point have an election. -
Councilman.Cichy stated that his major concern at this time
has to do with the next Council Meeting which has an issue that
was not resolved prior to this and deals with a great deal of
money that belongs to the citizens of this community. A parti-
cular issue that everyone knows Herb Hunter was in favor of, and
that.goes a long way as to my way of thinking as to whether or not
there should be an appointment.
Mayor Imperial stated that he firmly believed that any elected
official should be elected by the people and therefore he agreed
with the position that Councilman Taylor has taken at this time,
and at this point he would rather see the City go along with four
Council people until the next election in April than to appoint some
one. He stated that he felt that any appointment that was made at
this time would not be appointed just until April but would be good
until the expiration of the full term in 1984. He stated that he
did not want that responsibility and therefore, he would rather
give that responsibility to the people in,the community.
Councilman Tury stated that an appointment could be made for
the five month period.
Councilman Taylor stated that the memorandum from the acting
City Attorney questioned if that could really be done.
VI. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. Letters from Daniel Tirre and Bob Young were received
requesting reappointment to the Traffic Commission.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
that Dan Tirre and Bob Young be appointed to the Rosemead Traffic
Commission for a full term to expire in October of 1983. Vote
resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Mayor Imperial congratulated both Mr. Young and Mr. Tirre
on their reappointment to the Traffic Commission.
B.' RESOLUTION NO. 81-59 - URGING EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION
TO SEEK AN ALTERNATE LANDING SITE FOR WELLS FARGO HELIPAD
The following Resolution No. 81-59 was presented for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 81-59
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
URGING THE EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION TO SEEK AN ALTERNATE
LANDING SITE FOR THE WELLS FARGO HELIPAD
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that
Resolution No. 8i-59 be adopted. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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C. Councilman Taylor requested that staff look into a
report of similar type plans to the Cal Fed Project in L. A. or
Orange County. The report that was received from Cal Fed stated
that there was a project in San Dimas, but it was his understand-
ing that was a smaller and not as complex problem. He stated..that
he would like to see something that was similar to this type to
look at. The one in San Dimas does not seem similar.
D. Councilman Taylor inquired about a tractor and truck
sitting on Temple City Blvd., and Ellis Lane and has been parked
there off and on for about a month. He requested that the Traf-
fic Commission look at that as it is a blind corner.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that this item has
been scheduled for the first meeting in November.
E. Mayor Imperial stated that there are two co-generator
plants in downtown Los Angeles that are the same type as.Cal Fed
is constructing, and suggested that the Planning Commission and
Planning Department take a look at these plants. He stated that
they are on Temple Street in downtown Los. Angeles and requested
information on emission and on how much power they generate, and
try to compare this to the Cal Fed project.
F. . Juan Nunez, 2703_Del Mar,'ingUired if~.this do-generation
plant '.was.-mentioned when the Cal_.Fed first proposed construction
on the site.
Councilman Taylor stated that he felt that this type of ques-
tions would be better answered at the Public Hearing next Monday.
There being no further business, the Council Meeting was ad-
journed in memory of Herb Hunter, Mayor Pro Tem of the City of
Rosemead.
Respectfully.submitted:
Cit CC,lerrk"
APPROVED:
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