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CC - 05-22-79;i . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING L" OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL MAY 22, 1979 The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Taylor at 8:00 p. m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, California. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Tury. The Invocation was delivered by Rev. Tom Phillips. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen Hunter, Cichy, Imperial, Tury and Mayor Taylor Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 8, 1979 - Regular Meeting MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that the Minutes of the Council Meeting of May 8, 1979 be approved. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Hunter, Cichy, Tury and Mayor Taylor NAYES: None ABSTAIN: Councilman Imperial ABSENT: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly. carried and so ordered. Councilman Imperial requested the record show the reason for his "abstain" vote was because he was not present-at that meeting. I. ORAL COM11UNICATIONS A. Rev. Tom Phillips presented the Council with a book regarding those who:'-represented the different cities at the "older American"Recognition Day" event, and to Councilman Imperial a token of appreciation as he was not present at the Meeting at which the other Councilmembers were made this presentation. Hugh Foutz, City Treasurer, announced that there would be a Memorial Day Services at the Savannah Cemetary at 10:00 a.m., and invited everyone tb:attend. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY "EL GALLO DE ORO" AT 9133 E. VALLEY BLVD., ROSEMEAD Mayor Taylor stated that the Hearing was open and inquired if there was anyone in the audience who would care to speak for or against this request. Marin A. Guillen, Attorney representing "E1 Gallo de Oro", spoke in favor of the conditional use permit, and stated that he felt that there was no justifiabTe-:reason-.for: the':detiial:. by the Planning Commission, and that his clients would do most anything to comply with the stipulations or conditions if the Council would approve this appeal. CM 5-22-79 Page #1 Robert Angles, 9147 Valley Blvd., spokeeagainst the appeal. G. A. Edmisten,:9127.~'. 9129 Valley Blvd., spoke against the appeal and presented the Council with a petition requesting denial of the Conditional Use Permit. Jesus Lopez, 9133 Valley Blvd., spoke in favor of the request and as one of the applicants, he stated that his business was so small at the present time that he didn't feel that it could cause the type of problems being discussed. Ed Dilkes, City Attorney, inquired of Mr. Lopez if he wasp dressed as he would be at work in his bar in E1 Monte when he had attended the Council Meeting that this appeal was brought up a month ago. He asked if the very long knife that he was wearing at that meeting, is typical of what he would wear when operating that bar. Mayor Taylor requested that the Attorney clarify the reason for this question being in the records. Ed Dilkes, City Attorney, stated that the need to carry this knife would suggest that the bar is not the quiet place that he is proposing.. Mr. Lopez stated that he does carry the knife but has not had need to use it. The Mayor inquired if there was anyone else who would care to speak regarding this request.. No one else came forward. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that denial of the Conditional Use Permit for "El Gallo de Oro" be upheld. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Ed Dilkes, City Attorney, stated that a formal resolution containing the requisite findings will be presented at the next Council Meeting. II. B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CONFIRMATION FOR THE COST OF UTILITIES WITHIN UNDERGROUND DISTRICT #2 Mayor Taylor stated the Public Hearing was open and inquired if there was anyone in the audience would care to speak regarding the confirmation of costs of the undergrounding of the utilities within District #2. Ernest Gorrill;, 8463 and 8471 Garvey Avenue, stated that he felt that the city's assessment of $700 was too much. Tony Baron, 2712 San Gabriel Blvd., stated that he felt that the city's assessment of $1200 was too high. Mildred Pena, 2706 and 2708 San Gabriel Blvd,, stated that ;h her assessment was too high also. Mayor Taylor stated that there is enough controversy regard- ing the assessments being charged to the different home owners. Mayor Taylor closed theiPublic Hearing. Mayor Taylor requested that additional information regarding the physical make-up of the property and what kind of work was- required to be done on each property and a unit cost breakdown and an individual report on each of the properties to see if there is an error made by the contractor,be prepared and pre- sented-by the next Council Meeting, and that this Item be deferred. CM a-22-79 Page #2 III. LEGISLATIVE A. ORDINANCE #501 AMENDING SECTION 6213.19 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CONDUCT OF BINGO GAMES ORDINANCE NO. 501 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING SECTION 6213.19 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF BINGO GAMES MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN.IMPERIAL that the reading in full be waived. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Tury, Imperial, and Mayor Taylor NAPES: Councilmen Hunter and Cichy Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Ed.Di,lkes, City'`Attorney, read the Ordinance in full. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that Ordinance No. 501 be introduced on its first reading. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Imperial, Tury and Mayor Taylor NAYES: Councilmen Cichy and Hunter Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. RESOLUTION NO. 79-24 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 79-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $104,.078.70 NUMBERED 29,4Q8729,-518- MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that Resolution No. 79-24.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. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-A APPROVAL OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ROSEMEAD INFORMATION INC., & WYCKOFF & ASSOCIATES CC-B APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT #37012 CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO POST NOTICE TO CONSTRUCT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979=80 CC-D AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE AGREMENTS FOR TRACT #31238 CC-E ACCEPTANCE OF PETITION FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS - GRAVES AVENUE NORTH SIDE FROM GLADYS TO CHARLOTTE MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, 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. CM 5-22-79 Page #3 V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION A. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that Pat Cleveland be re-appointed as a member of the Rosemead Planning Commission. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. CASH CONTRACT #4551X - AUTHORIZATION REQUESTED TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OFJTEMPLE CITY BLVD., AND THE RESURFACING OF MUSCATEL FROM GRAND TO MISSION. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER; SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that authorization be granted to solicit bids for Cash Contract #4551X. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT.VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. C. FIREWORKS STANDS Robert Dickey, Assistant Manager, stated that there had been two additional requests for Fireworks stands by Rosemead Lyons Club and the Rosemead Youth Association. Appropriate permits have been secured. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that the Lyons Club and the Rosemead Youth Association be granted authorization to have Fireworks stands in Rosemead. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED, AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. D. GRAFFITI REMOVAL AGREEMENT Robert Dickey, Assistant Manager, stated that the contract with Graffiti Removal has been completed since May-15, 1979, and Mr. Sullivan, owner of the company, has requested that he be au=thorization to continue with the program to do maintenance work in the amount of $150Q which would not exceed the original amount. MOTION tBY-COUNCILMAN:'HUNTER`,oSECONDED:BYaCOUNCbLMAN'CICHY t6dtttheaexpenditur.ejofcthe°$1500obeoauthorized toathe;Graffiti Removal Company for maintenance of the program until it is re- turned to the Agenda for further consideration. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS'PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. VI. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS Mayor Taylor commented on a bulletin received from the League of California Cities regarding SB 462 which would elim- inate local control of Billboards. Ed Dilkes, City Attorney, recommended that the Legislative Advocate,Joe Gonsalves be contacted regarding SB 462 and its status. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that the Legislative Advocate be notified to oppose SB 462. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CM 5-2279 Page #4 VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Glenn Clanton complimented the City Council and the staff on the favorable story regarding the City of Rosemead in the L. A. Times. B. Marie C. Hill invited the City Council to a Senior Citizen function honoring Doris Murphy on Thursday, May 24, 1979 at Noon. The Meeting was adjourned to the regular Meeting of June 12, 1979. Respectfully submitted: City Clerk of th ity of Rosemead APPROVED; ! Mayor CM 5-22-79 Page #5