CC - 11-10-80 - Adjourned MeetingMINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING
OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 10, 1980 AT 8:00 P. M.
The adjourned Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was
called to order by Mayor Tury at 8:00 p. m., in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, Calif.
The Pledge to the Flag by Councilman Hunter.
The Invocation was delivered by Rev. J. Richard Acosta.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilman Hunter, Cichy, Imperial, Taylor and
Mayor Tury
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 28, 1980 - Regular Meeting
. October 28, 1980 - Study Session
Councilman Taylor requested that the same change be made
in the City Council Minutes of October 28, 1980 as was made in
the RRA Minutes which was to add: "would be and should be fi-
nanced under a City Public Works Project".
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
that the Minutes of the regular meeting of October 28, 1980 be
approved as corrected. Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmen Hunter, Imperial,.Taylor and Mayor Tury.
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilman Cichy
ABSENT: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and
so ordered.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the Study Session Minutes of October 28, 1980 be approved.
Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmen Hunter, Imperial, Taylor and Mayor Tury
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilman Cichy
ABSENT: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and
so ordered.
PRESENTATION: John-Gentry
Mayor Tury presented John Gentry with a Resolution of Commen-
dation from the entire Council upon his retirement as a crossing
guard, and pictures were taken with the Council.
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del mar, inquired about the street
improvement project on Del Mar, and about the drainage on the
streets that are being contemplated for improvement on tonights
agenda.
II. PUBLIC HEARING
A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF A TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP #41087 & ACCEPTANCE OF THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION.
Mayor Tury stated that the Public Hearing was open and in-
quired if there was anyone in the audience who would care to speak.
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Louie Arias, Hedrick & Company, stated that the developer
would comply with all the stipulations set by the Planning Com-
mission.
Gary Guerra, 3322 Muscatel, spoke in opposition to the
request for additional homes in the area.
Councilman Imperial inquired about a fence that would separ-
ate the project from the other homes in the area.
Mr. Arias stated that there would be a wood fence surround-
ing the project.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY MAYOR TURY that
a wood fence be placed at the rear of the lots.separating the
homes that already there. Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmen Imperial, Cichy, Taylor and Mayor Tury.
NAYES: Councilman Hunter
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Whereupon the mayor declared said motion duly carried and
so ordered.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY
that the Negative Declaration be accepted on Tract #41087. Vote
resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
A-1 RESOLUTION NO. 80-70 APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
#41087 & ACCEPTANCE OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION
RESOLUTION-NO.' 80-70
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL TO TENTATIVE TRACT #41087
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
that Resolution No. 80-70 be adopted. Vote..resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor'decl'ared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
II-B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP #39996 & ACCEPTANCE OF NEGATIVE'DECLARATION (8902-8910
MARSHALL STREET)
Mayor Tury stated that the Public Hearing was open and in-
quired if there was anyone in the audience who would care to speak
regarding this matter.
Robert Gardner, 409 S. Rosemead, Pasadena, representing Ms.
Nina Kuo, stated that they concurred with the staff's recommenda-
tions on the project and stated that he would be happy to answer
any questions.
Mayor Tury inquired if there was anyone else who cared to
speak.
No one came forward.
Mayor Tury closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
that the Negative Declaration be accepted for Tentative Tract
#39996. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B-1 RESOLUTION NO. 71 APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP #39996
& ACCEPTANCE OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION (8902-8910 MARSHALL
STREET)`
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RESOLUTION NO. 80-71
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT #39996
(A FOURTEEN UNIT, ONE LOT SUBDIVISION, 8902"=8910 MARSHALL)
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY MAYOR TURY that
Resolution No.. 80-71 be adopted. .Vote resulted:
UPON.ROLL CALL ALL'COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF CURBS,
GUTTERS, DRIVEWAY APPROACHES & SIDEWALKS ON THE
FOLLOWING STREETS:
JACKSON AVENUE E/S 2400 Block (Graves to Garvalia)
JACKSON AVENUE E/S 2500 Block (Garvalia to Fern)
JACKSON AVENUE E/S 2600 Block (Fern to Newmark)
JACKSON AVENUE E/S 2700 Block (Newmark to Garvey)
JACKSON AVENUE E/S 3000-3100 Block (Garvey to Emerson)
JACKSON AVENUE E/S 3200-3300'Block (Emerson to Hellman)
JACKSON AVENUE W/S 2000-2400 Block '(Graves to Melrose)
JACKSON AVENUE W/S 2400 Block (Melrose.to Garvalia)
JACKSON-.AVENUE W/S.2500 Block '(Garvalia to Fern)
JACKSON.AVENUE:W/S 2600 Block (Fern to Newmark)
JACKSON AVENUE W/S 2600 Block (Newmark to Egley)
JACKSON AVENUE W/S 2700 Block (Egley to,Garvey)
JACKSON AVENUE W/S 3000 Block (Garvey to Whitmore)
JACKSON AVENUE W/S (Whitmore to Emerson)
JACKSON AVENUE W/S 3200 Block(Emerson to Hellman)
FERN AVENUE S/S 7400 - 7500 Block (New to Jackson)
FERN AVENUE - N/S 7400 - 7500 Block(Jackson to New)
NEWMARK AVENUE N/S 7400-7500 Block (Jackson to New)
.NEWMARK AVENUE S/S -7400-7500 Block '(New to Jackson)
Mayor Tury opened. the Public Hearing and inquired if
. there' was.anyone.iin the audience who would care to speak regard-
ing this hearing.
Juan Nunez., 2704 Del Mar, commented on the drainage problems
that may occur.
Mrs. Ronald Wennbo,.2533 N. Jackson, spoke against the project.
Frank Zich,.3148 N. Jackson, spoke.against the widening of the
street because it is a residential street.
Philipe Yami.,.33.35.Jackson, stated that the sidewalks in front
of his property is being destroyed by the.. roots of the'trees,, and
he doesn't want to pay for.the installation of new sidewalks.
Councilman Taylor reiterated the fact that the sidewalks that
are be replaced will be done free of charge.
Mayor. Tury stated that if there is an existing,improvement
in place it will be replaced at no charge to the property owner.
Mike Vanden Ecker, 2421 N. Jackson, spoke against the;.install-
ation of.-.sidewalks.
Robert Larsen, 2617 N. Jackson, commented on the fact that
his property is approximately 4 feet above street level, and he
has some trees that would have to be removed.
Mayor Tury stated that the retaining wall would be paid for
in the contract and fences would be replaced at no cost to the
owners. The property will be put back in the same order as it
was before the installations,as much as possible.
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Mr. Larsen inquired how the cost of the assessments will be
handled.
Robert.Dickey, Assistant City Manager, stated that once.the
project is,approved and the City causes it to be.installed and the
project is completed, all the costs are totaled up for the assess-
able portion of the work, a bill would be presented and there would
be a public hearing to make sure that the figures are accurate.
Mrs. Doyle, 2723 N. Jackson, spoke on behalf of her mother
and inquired about the charge.
Mr. Dickey stated that there would be slight reconstruction
work but there would be no assessment for the work.
Bernard Encheta, 3013 & 3019 Jackson,,stated that he.supported
the improvement of Jackson and inquired about permits that were
issued for the improvements already installed.
Mayor Tury stated that most all the curbs that have been put
in have been with permits.
Councilman Taylor stated that the intent of the Council is
that if the curbs and gutters and sidewalks are in according to
standards at the time they were put in,they will be replaced at
no charge..
Bob Bellew, 3325 N. Jackson, thanked Councilman Taylor for
looking at the streets in question, and commented.on.the trees
that are cracking and raising the sidewalks and inquired if they
would be removed so that it.doesn''t happen again.
Mayor Tury stated that the trees would be removed.
Mr. Dickey stated that.the trees will be removed and the
policy of the Council has been to install curb and gutter and
a sidewalk adjacent to the curb without a parkway. .
Mr. Bellew stated that he felt that would detract from the
beauty of the neighborhood.
Mr. Armando Magalla, stated that he did not speak English
and needed a spanish translation of the proceedings.
Robert Gutierrez explained the procedures to him.
Susanne Watson, 2603,Jackson,at the corner of Fern, 75' x 182'
lot, and inquired what her responsibilities would be as far as cost.
Mr. Dickey stated that the City would absorb the cost of the
corner, from the beginning of the curve to .the end of.the.curve,
and the short side of the lot would be assessed,;:and the long side
of the lot will be assessed 50% or 50' whichever is less.
Mrs. Bomar,, 7429 Newmark, inquired why there should be new
installations of these improvements when there are empty lots
that are such a mess in the area.
Mayor Tury,stated that the,Council is trying to improve.:and
upgrade the area and possible this will stimulate cleanup and new
development.
Julia Aguerro, 7544 Fern Avenue, stated that the sidewalk in
front of her home has grass growing through it and wondered if she
would have to pay to have the,new sidewalk installed.
Mayor Tury reiterated that if there are improvements already
installed that there would not be a charge to the owner to have
the improvements reconstructed.
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Jack Holiday, 7418 Newmark, inquired if Newmark would be
widened.
Mr. Dickey stated that the street would be widened to a
standard 36 feet.and the street will go through from New to
Jackson and from Jackson to Del Mar.
Mr. Shaffner, 7,406 Newmark and 2622 New, inquired what the
maximum"'width of an approach is.
Mr, Dickey stated that would be 20 feet, and suggested
getting together with owners to handle special problems..:
Mrs.. Justin, 2500,N..Jackson..& 2506 N. Jackson, corner of
Jackson & Garvalia, requested an appointment set up to discuss
her individual property.
Mr. Dickey stated that he would be getting back to her later
regarding that meeting.
Mayor. Tury inquired if there was anyone else who would care
to speak. No one came forward. He closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY
that all protests be over-ruled and order the installations of
the improvements on Jackson Avenue. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared.said motion duly carried and,so ordered.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY
that all protests be over-ruled and order the installations of
the improvements on Fern and Newmark. Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmen Hunter, Cichy, Imperial and Mayor Tury
NAYES:.Councilman Taylor
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None.
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and.
so ordered.
Mayor Tury requested that the Consent Calendar be acted upon
next instead of the Legislative portion.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-A REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE
IN SACRAMENTO, JANUARY 21 & 22, 1981
CC-B APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP #37506 & ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION
CC-C APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP'#12934
CC-D RELEASE OF MONUMENTATION BONDS-TRACT #34148, BOND #2883093
CC-E REQUEST BY MONTEBELLO JR. WOMEN'S CLUB TO USE COMMUNITY
CENTER
CC-F APPROVAL OF RECREATION AGREEMENT WITH ROSEMEAD SCHOOL DIST.
CC-H APPROVAL OF ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION ON JACKSON
(GRAVES TO HELLMAN) FERN,& NEWMARK (NEW TO DEL MAR)
CC-I REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
SEMINAR IN MONTEREY, DECEMBER 10-12-, 1980
CC-J, ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWERS--RELEASE OF FAITHFUL PERFORM-
ANCE BOND & AGREEMENT, TRACT 34281, PRIVATE CONTRACT 078-5
CC-K AUTHORIZATION REQUESTED TO SEEK BIDS FOR CASH CONTRACT
#5393X--TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD ET AL
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MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER
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.
III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 80-68 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
RESOLUTION NO. 80-68
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $227,579.84
NUMBERED 7766 THRU 7780-121 THROUGH 259 INCLUSIVELY
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that Resolution No. 80-68 be adopted.; Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 80-69 APPROVING APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT
OF 1980.
RESOLUTION NO. 80-69
A ,RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE SOLID
'.WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1980
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY MAYOR TURY
that Resolution No. 80-69 be adopted. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 80-72 SUPPORTING SUBDIVISION STREET
IMPROVMENTS IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF L.A COUNTY
Councilman Taylor.requested that this Item be deferred to
the next Council Meeting and requested the old ordinance and
the revisions in order to know what the changes are.
Mayor Tury deferred this item to the next meeting.
D. ORDINANCE NO. 520 ZONE CHANGE FROM R-1 TO M-1 FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2703 STINGLE
ORDINANCE NO. 520
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
CHANGING THE ZONE FROM R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO
M-1DLIGHT MANUFACTURING FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2703
STINGLE AVENUE OR MORE SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A"
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY
that Ordinance No. 520 be adopted and the reading in full be
,waived. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION
A. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT TERM EXPIRING NOVEMBER
11, 1980 DAN HANDY & MARVIN LOWREY
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER
that Marvin Lowrey be reappointed and that Robert DeCocker be
appointed to the Planning Commission for a period of two years.
Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmen Hunter, Cichy, Taylor,-_and Mayor Tury
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilman Imperial
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Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried
and so ordered.
Councilman Imperial appointed Bob Young for the Planning
Commission.
Councilman Taylor requested that the opening on the Traffic
Commission be posted and appointment be made at the next Council
Meeting.
Councilman Hunter stated that he would be out of town on
that date and if Mr. Young is appointed for Traffic Commissioner
he requested that the Council proceed with the appointment as
he is very much in favor of it.
Councilman Imperial requested that the record show the reason
for his abstention.P He felt that he thinks Mr. DeCocker is very
qualified and he has no problem with his being appointed Planning
Commissioner, but he felt uneasy about the fact that he has served
as a Traffic Commissioner for three meetings, and he has already
moved up to Planning Commissioner. He felt that in this case if
he had wanted to be a Planning Commissioner he should have waited
for a vacancy.
B. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES
Mayor Tury inquired of the City Clerk an explanation of
the memorandum presented.
The Clerk stated that since Rosemead does not have a news-
paper of general circulation within .the City any one of the
nearby newspapers would be about the same.as for as circulation
if,a once a week newspaper will publish the notices for the City
within the legal time requirements. When time does not allow a
once a week paper then the San Gabriel Valley Tribune can be
used as it is published every day.
Councilman Taylor stated that the.City should use the paper
of the hi.6hest publication„in the City, the Rosemead Sun Indepen-
dent, when time allows,'and the San Gabriel Valley Tribune when
time restraints don't'allow fora once a week paper.
Councilman Hunter commented that most of the 15,000 circula-
tion of the Sun Independent are thrown in gutters and not received
by the residents.
Mayor Tury stated that the Sun.Independent should be used as
much as possible.
C. MODERN SERVICES SWEEPING FOR MONTH OF OCTOBER, 1980.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY,COUNCILMAN CICHY
that the Bill be paid for Modern Services Sweeping for the Month.
of October.
This motion did not have a vote taken.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that this 'Item be tabled. Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmen.Imperial, Taylor and Mayor Tury
NAYES: Councilman.Hunter.and Cichy.
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and
so ordered.
Councilman imperial requested that the City Attorney and the
City Manager sit. with Modern Services and see where the problem
really is and what can be done about it.
Councilman Hunter. stated that there was personal vendetta
instead of good business for the City.
Councilman Taylor requestedfrom the City Attorney by the next
Meeting a written statement if Mr. Griegorian is in default with any
Contract clauses, and what the clauses are.
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK FORMAL BIDS--ALLEYWAY
SOUTH OF VALLEY, EAST OF RIO HONDO
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY MAYOR TURY that
the proposal from H. M. Scott & Associates be approved and the
authorization to seek bids for the installation of the drainage
appurtenances for the alleyway, South of Valley, East of Rio
Hondo be approved.. Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmen Hunter, Cichy, Imperial and Mayor Tury
NAYES: Councilman Taylor
ABSTAIN: None
.ABSENT: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried
and so ordered. .
'Councilman Taylor requested the record to show that he is
in favor of the project, but his ",no" vote was because he was
opposed to paying the extra fee for it.
E•: ORDINANCE NO. 521 CREATING A MORATORIUM ON APPROVAL OF
CONDOMINIUM CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS WITHIN CITY OF ROSEMEAD
AND DECLARING PRESENCE OF AN EMERGENCY'
ORDINANCE NO. 521
AN ORDINANCE OF THE.CITY COUNCIL'OF'THE CITY OF,
ROSEMEAD CREATING A MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL OF
ANY CONDOMINIUM CONSTRUCTIONi<PROJECT WITHIN THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD.&'DECLARING THE PRESENCE OF AN
EMERGENCY
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY
that the reading in full be waived.' Vote-resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor'declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that Ordinance No. 521 be adopted. Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilman
NAYES: Councilman
ABSTAIN.: None
ABSENT: None
Hunter, Cichy, Imperial, and Mayor Tury
Taylor
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and
so ordered.
Councilman Taylor requested that the record show the reason
for his "no".vote is Section 8. of the ordinance which declares
the ordinance to bean emergency measure, and that he is in favor
of the normal 30, day process,.
VI. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. COMMUNICATION FROM EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that'the letter from
the District Superintendent of E1 Monte Union High School District
requesting that the City of Rosemead pay for police.supervision of
the high school activities and ,dances. He stated that the City of
E1 Monte assumes this,responsibility, "but'he redommended that the
Council not pay for such services.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY
that the request be denied. Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmen Hunter, Cichy, Taylor and Mayor Tury
NAYES: Councilman Imperial
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared. said motion duly carried and
so ordered.
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Mayor Tury requested that a letter be sent to the E1
Monte Union High School District with an explanation.
VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Juan Nunez, 2704 Del Mar, inquired if there was an
Ordinance that states when people can put their trash cans out
and when they have to be removed from the curb.
Mayor Tury stated.that we do have such an Ordinance, and
if.he calls City.Hall when he sees violation of this ordinance
someone will check it out.
B. Councilman Taylor inquired of,the City Attorney re-_
garding the recodification of the Municipal Code and what were
the changes.made.
Robert.Kress, City Attorney, stated that there were a number
of changes made and refinements. He requested that the code be
studied,in'the next couple of months and possibly by January it
can be gone over.
Councilman Taylor would like to know what the major changes
were.
Mr. Kress stated he would try to be more specific.
C. Councilman Taylor stated that a couple of months ago
the Council had taken action on the Rapid Transit Tax which was
in opposition to the tax itself. This proposition is now in the
Attorney General Office for consideration of over-riding the
mandate of the voters on Proposition #13 which states it requires
2/3 vote. He requested that the Council'go on record endorsing
the concept that it requires 2/3 majority vote.
Councilman Hunter requested a telegram be sent stating the
council's feelings. -
, MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
IMPERIAL that a Telegram be sent,endorsing the concept that it
requires 2/3 majority vote to pass additional taxes. Vote re-
sulted:
AYES: Councilman Hunter, Imperial, Taylor and Mayor Tury
NAYES: Councilman Cichy
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and
so ordered.
Mayor Tury.requested that a Resolution be prepared for the
next Council Meeting.
There being no further business, the Council Meeting was
adjourned to the next regular Meeting on November 25, 1980 at
8:00 p. m.
Respectfully submitted:
APPROVED: CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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