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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 27, 1979 AT 8:00 P. M.
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.
Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Cichy
The Invocation was delivered by Rev. Tom Phillips
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmen Hunter, Cichy, Tury and Mayor Taylor
Absent: Councilman Imperial (excused)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 13, 1979 - Regular Meeting
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER
that the Minutes of the regular Meeting of February 13, 1979 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. Paul Dorosh, 4105 Walnut Grove, inquired about Rent
Control and inquired if a law could be passed to limit: the
amount of increase that landlords may require from their tenants.
B. Ernest Sarina, 2609 Jackson Avenue, spoke regarding
the problem of debris left on the.street where he lives, and
he stated that he has called about this situation several times
and nothing has been done to remedy this problem.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the street has
no curbs or gutters and therefore the street does not have-proper
drainage and cannot be cleaned properly. He suggested that Mr.
Sarina come to City Hall and a petition will be prepared for him
to circulate with the other property owners in the area to have
curbs and gutters installed in order to take care of the problems.
Mayor Taylor requested that the Council be recessed to an
Executive Session at 8:10 p. m.
The Council reconvened at 8:30 p. m.
Mayor Taylor stated that a report was received from the
Sheriff'.s department during the Executive Session and there was
no action taken.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY HAROLD C. HENRY
LOS ANGELES AUTO AUCTION, INC., FOR ZONE CHANGE FROM
R-2 TO C-3 TO EXPAND BUSINESS NORTH OF VIRGINIA STREET
Mayor Taylor stated that the Hearing was open and inquired
if there was anyone in the audience who would care to speak re-
garding the Zone Change request.
No one came forward.
Mayor Taylor closed the Public Hearing.
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Mayor Taylor inquired about the parking problem around that
particular business.
Lewis Sullivan, Planning Director, stated that there had been
some question of asking the Traffic Commission to study Denton Street
and have "No Parking Tuesday" signs placed on Denton Street or red
curbing it.
George Envall, Traffic Engineer, stated that subject could
be brought up at their next Traffic Commission Meeting, Thursday,
March 1, 1979.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY
that the Zone Change from R-2 to C-3 be approved and the Negative
Declaration be accepted. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL. ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY EDWARD G. MUELLER
FOR A ZONE CHANGE FROM R-1 TO R-3 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 4213 - 4221 WALNUT GROVE
Mayor Taylor stated that the Hearing was open and inquired
if there was anyone in the audience who would care to speak re-
garding the Zone Change request.
No one came forward.
The Public Hearing was closed.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER
that the Zone Change from R-1 to R-3 for property located at
4213 - 4221 Walnut Grove be approved and the Negative Declara-
tion be accepted. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Hunter stated that since there have been so
many zone changes requested in this particular area a study
of Zone Change for the whole area might be helpful.
C. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY JOHN LAVATO
FOR A ZONE CHANGE FROM R-1 TO R-3 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 4445 WALNUT GROVE
Mayor Taylor stated that the Hearing was open and inquired
if there was anyone in the audience who would care to speak re-
garding the Zone Change request.
No one came forward.
The Hearing was closed.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY
that the Zone Change from R-1 to R-3 for property located at
4445 Walnut Grove be approved and the Negative Declaration.be
accented. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
D. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY MILAN CHEYOVICH
FOR A ZONE CHANGE FROM R-3 TO PO-D FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 3733 ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD, SOUTH OF RALPH STREET
Mayor Taylor stated that the Hearing was opened and inquired
if there was anyone in the audience who would care to speak regard-
ing this Zone Variance requested.
Keith Lathom, 8922 Ralph Street, inquired as to the height of
the building..
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Lewis Sullivan,Planning Director, stated that it would be
a two story building and the roofline would be about 32' high.
Hugh Foutz, 3824 Rosemead, inquired about the ingress and
egress for the garbage trucks to pick up the rubbish.
Paul Miller, 1661 E. Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, Designer of
proposed office building, stated that there was adequate clearance
for the trash truck to go under the second story projection, but
the company indicated that the trash would be picked up with a
pick-up truck that takes the bins to the trash truck.
Councilman Hunter inquired if his client was aware that
there would be an additional charge if trash is picked up with
a special vehicle.
Mr. Miller stated that his client was aware.
Mayor Taylor closed the Hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY
that the Zone Change from R-3 to PO-D for property located at
3733 Rosemead Blvd., be-approved and the Negative Declaration
be accepted. 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..79-3 DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
#78-136 (EL GALLO DE ORO)
RESOLUTION NO. 79-3
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 78-136(EL GALLO DE ORO)
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER
that Resolution No. 79-3 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.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 79-7 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
RESOLUTION NO. 79=7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $136,713.23
NUMBERED 28,772 THROUGH 28,874 INCLUSIVELY
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY
that Resolution No. 79-7 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.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 79-8 RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO POST
FOR VACATION OF PORTION OF VIRGINIA STREET
RESOLUTION NO. 79-8
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A STREET PURSUANT TO
THE STREET VACATION ACT OF 1941 AND FIXING THE TIME AND
PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY
that Resolution No. 79-8 be adopted with the date of hearing
changed to March 27th instead of February 27th 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.
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D. ORDINANCE NO. 490 PROVIDING REGULATION OF BURGLARY
& ROBBERY ALARM SYSTEM
ORDINANCE NO. 490
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
PROVIDING REGULATION OF BURGLARY AND ROBBERY ALARM SYSTEM
.MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER
that Ordinance No. 490 be adopted and the reading in full be
waived. Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmen Hunter, Tury, and Cichy
NAYES: Mayor Taylor
ABSENT: Councilman Imperial
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and
so ordered.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 79-9 EXTENDING TIME LIMITATIONS WITHIN
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT #2
RESOLUTION NO. 79-9
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
CALIFORNIA EXTENDING CERTAIN TIME LIMITATIONS WITHIN
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY
that Resolution No. 79-9 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 AWARDING OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE,BIDS
CC-B HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING BIDS - DEFERRED
CC-C REFLECTORS - RIO HONDO & GLENDON WAY
CC-D RED CURB - WEST SIDE OF DEL MAR, NORTH OF GARVEY
CC-E RED CURB - ROSEMEAD & LOWER AZUSA
CC-F RED CURB - ROSEMEAD & MISSION DRIVE
CC-G APPROVAL OF WATER SYSTEM FOR TRACT #33478
CC-H REQUEST FOR STUDY SESSION ON MARCH 12, 1979 WITH
ROSEMEAD.INFORMATION, INC.
CC-I ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FROM H. M. SCOTT & ASSOCIATES
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH VARIOUS
PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, 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.
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V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION
A. Consideration of candidate for "Older Americans
Recognition Day".
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the County of
Los Angeles Department-of Senior Citizen Affairs,has requested
a nomination from the City of Rosemead.of a senior citizen who
will represent our City at the Fourteenth Annual County-Wide
"Older Americans Recognition Day".
Councilman Hunter nominated Rev. Tom Phillips as the
representative from the City of Rosemead.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY
that Rev. Tom Phillips be the representative for the City of
Rosemead at the "Older Americans Recognition Day" on May 12,
1979..Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Alice Bautzer requested that Bessie Little be nominated
for this position.
Councilman Cichy stated that Bessie Little was a very
honorable nomination and would be happy to place her name
for nomination next year.
B. _ Mayor Taylor stated that the'Council Meeting would
be recessed to an Executive Session.
The Council Meeting was reconvened.
Mayor Taylor stated that the Executive Session was held
to consider a pay increase for the employees of the City of
Rosemead which includes the City Manager at 57o.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY
that a pay increase of 5% for all City Employees commencing
at the current pay period be approved. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
There being no further business, the Council Meeting was
adjourned in the memory of Walter Rygiel a school crossing guard,
to the next regular Meeting of March 13, 1979 at 8:00 p. m.
Respectfully submitted:
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