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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 26, 1980 AT 8:00 P. M.
The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called
to order by Mayor. Tury at 8:00 p. m., in the Conference Room, of
City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, California.
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Imperial.
The Invocation was delivered by Rev. Jim McClellan.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmen Hunter, Cichy, Imperial, Taylor and
Mayor Tury
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 12, 1980 - Regular Meeting
Mayor Tury requested that a change be made on page #5 on
Item CC-E as it was Mayor Tury not Taylor that seconded the
motion.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER
that the Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council Meet-
ing of August 12, 1980 be`approved as corrected. Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmen Hunter, Imperial, Taylor and Mayor Tury
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Councilman Cichy
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and
so ordered.
PRESENTATION: Vicki Jenkins, Librarian
Mayor. Tury presented Vicki Jenkins, Librarian, with a Reso-
lution of Commendation for her outstanding service to this area,
and congratulating her on her appointment as principle librarian
in charge of the Carson Regional Library.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL OF A ZONE
VARIANCE #80-91 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8216 AND
8220 DOROTHY STREET REQUESTED BY DAVID CRAWFORD
John Carmona, Planning Director, stated that since no
new information has been offered by the applicant, the staff
reaffirms the.recommendation of denial of-this request.
Mayor Tury stated that the Public Hearing is open and in-
quired if.there was anyone in the audience who would care to
speak regarding this matter.
David Crawford, 8220 Dorothy St, applicant, stated that
his attorney was on vacation and requested that the Public
Hearing be continued until September.23, 1980.
Mayor Tury stated that this Public Hearing would be con-
tinued on September 23, 1980 at 8:00 p. M.
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B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION
OF NECESSITY FOR ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF
PROPERTY FOR DRAINAGE EASEMENTS FROM PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 9416-20 EAST VALLEY BLVD.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the Attorney,
Chester B. Anderson, who is representing the party involved,
sent a letter requesting a continuance of this matter until
September 9, 1980.
Robert Kress, City Attorney, recommended that.the Public
Hearing be continued to September 9, 1980 at 8:00 p. m.
Mayor Tury inquired if there were any objections. There
being none it was so ordered.
III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 80-56 AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO DESTROY CERTAIN CITY DOCUMENTS & RECORDS
Councilman Taylor requested that these documents and
records be turned over to the Dinsmoor Heritage House instead
of being destroyed.
Mayor Tury stated that he would have no objections to
that suggestion.
Hugh Foutz, City Treasurer, stated that he is not interested
in storing documents that do not have historical value, but he
would look them over.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that these documents be turned over to the Dinsmoor Heritage
House with the option if they find no significant historical
value they will. be returned to the City Council,£or further
consideration. Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmen Cichy, Imperial, Taylor and Mayor Tury
NAYES: Councilman Hunter
ABSENT.: None
ABSTAIN: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and
so ordered.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 80-57 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
RESOLUTION NO. 80-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS:& DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $289,368.61
NUMBERED 7.,345 THROUGH 7,450 INCLUSIVELY
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY
that Resolution No. 80-57 be adopted.-..Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED'AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor requested a clarification on Check #7391
pertaining to the three month payment for the service contract
for the 'elevator.
Robert T. Dickey, Assistant Manager, =stated.,he_would prepare a
memo with an explanation of the payment.
C. ORDINANCE NO. 517 - SETTING CITY COUNCIL SALARIES
ORDINANCE NO. 517
AN ORDINANCE OF.THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
SETTING CITY COUNCIL SALARIES.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
that Ordinance No..517 be introduced on its first reading and
the reading in full be waived. Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmen Hunter, Imperial, Taylor and Cichy
NAYES: Mayor Tury
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried
and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (Except CC-B, C, and J) CC-E to next meeting
CC-A ALLEY SOUTH OF DOROTHY (DEL MAR TO EVELYN) ONE WAY
DESIGNATION & POSTING
CC-D REQUEST EXTENSION OF STREET TREE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
CC-F REQUEST FROM ARCHITECT FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM 1976
PARK BOND ACT FUNDS/ROSEMEAD PARK ADDITION
CC-G REQUEST APPROVAL TO REVISE THE FUNDING OF THE PROJECT
UNDER THE 1976 PARK BOND ACT
CC-H REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT GRANT TO STATE DEPT.
OF PARKS & RECREATION FOR URBAN OPEN SPACE GRANT
CC-I AWARD OF BID FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HANDYMAN
PROGRAM FOR FY 1979/80 TO CAL HOME BUILDERS
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY
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-B CARROWS RESTAURANT, SAN GABRIEL BLVD., PARKING STALL
REMOVAL
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER
that Traffic Commissions recommendation be approved.' Vote re-
sulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-C APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS
Councilman Taylor inquired if this was the same contractor
for the past few years.
Michael Burbank, Park & Recreation Director stated that
this contractor has been the same one used for the past three
years.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER
that the Fourth of July Fireworks Agreement be approved. Vote
resulted:
AYES: Councilman Hunter, Cichy,.Taylor and Mayor Tury
NAYES: Councilman Imperial
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and
so ordered.
CC-E '.'ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF DEL MAR
- AVENUE FROM WILLDAN ASSOCIATES
This Item was deferred for additional clarification. to the
next meeting on September 9, 1980.
CC-J APPROVAL OF COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR PARTICIPATION
IN THE HCDA PROGRAM FOR FY 1981/82
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MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER
THAT the Cooperation Agreement for Participation.in the HCDA
Program for FY 1981/82 be approved. Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmen Hunter, Cichy, and Mayor Tury
NAYES: Councilmen Imperial and Taylor
ABSENT:-None
ABSTAIN: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly/carried and
so ordered.
Councilman Hunter stated that if and when it becomes appar-
ent that HUD might try some sneaky tricks then he will reverse
his vote, but as long as the money can be used for streets in
this manner.then his vote will be in a positive manner.
Councilman Imperial requested that the record show that
his "no" is because of the policy that HUD is projecting.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION
A. LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE OF WALNUT GROVE ADJACENT TO
THE SAN BERNARDINO FREEWAY.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that a letter was
received from.the State Department-of Transportation indicating
that the State has not been.responsible for the maintenance of
Walnut Grove.and the San Bernardino Freeway since 1963.
Councilman Taylor requested a proposal from staff regard-
ing the removal of high growth near the pedestrian walkways
for.visibility safety.
VI. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. Councilman Taylor commented on a letter which has
been received by-the Council from CAL TRANS regarding the
Sound Attenuation Walls. He stated that although Rosemead
is number 1 on the priority list the money is being used for
other projects.
Councilman Taylor 'requested that the City Attorney check
into this as far as legality and the procedure of receiving
funds that Rosemead is entitled to.
Mayor Tury suggested that a letter be sent to Senator Joseph
Montoya and to Assemblywoman Sally Tanner. expressing the Council's
concerns regarding the fact that the City is being by-passed again.
Mayor.Tury requested that someone from CAL TRANS explain
the procedures and reasons for Rosemead not being qualified for
the funds at this time.
Mayor Tury stated that he would send letters to both elected
officials expressing the Council's extreme displeasure with the
decision and request whatever help that they can give us.
There being no further business, the City Council was ad-
journed to the next regular Meeting on September 9, 1980 at
8:00 p. M.
Respectfully submitted:
CITY CLERK
APPROVED:
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STUDY SESSION
BEAUTIFICATION OF ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD
AUGUST 26, 1980 AT 7:30 P.M.
The Rosemead City Council held a study session in the
Conference Room of City Hall at 7:30 p, M., to discuss and
review the plans which were presented by the architectural-
firm, Kato and Jordan.
Roy Kato and David Seret, Landscape,architects, explained
the plans in detail and commented on the variety of plants and
trees that are being considered for the beautification of the
medians. They also commented on the various choices available
in materials that are being proposed to use for this project.
Mayor Tury requested some samples of the materials being
considered and some idea of the costs also.
After much discussion, it was decided that another study
session would be advisable in the near future.
The Study Session was adjourned to the Regular Council
Meeting at 8:00 p. m.
Respectfully submitted:
City Clerk o e City of Rosemead
APPROVED:
MAYOR
Study Session
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