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CC - 12-12-78CITY Oi .r'C)SEiISHA D MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL J DECEMBER 12, 1978 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. Invocation was delivered by Rev. Tom Phillips. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present:. Councilmen Hunter, Cichy, Imperial, Tury & Taylor Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 27, 1978 - Study Session November 28,.1978 - Regular Meeting ...MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the minutes of the Council Meeting of November 27, 1978 and November 28, 1978 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. Abe Tapia, 7647 Graves Avenue, spoke about Gil.Gonzales' business problems with the City of Rosemead, and stated that he felt that the problems have not yet been resolved and would like a response from the City of Rosemead. Mayor Taylor stated that information had been given to.the Council last night and he had not had a chance to review it so there would be no action on the subject matter at this time. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY ORDINANCE #5860 BY REFERENCE, AND TO AMEND ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATING AND LICENSING OF BUSINESSES. Mayor Taylor stated that the hearing was open and inquired if there was anyone in the audience who would care to speak re- garding this matter. Bernie Nacht,.8625 E. Garvey Avenue, Watkins representa- tive, stated that the Business License Ordinance should have included a section for door to door salesmen to be required to have a blanket license which would require the applicant to come to City Hall and pay for an investigation by the Sheriff's Department.in order to a registered businessman. Mayor Taylor directed the staff to check into this mat- ter and present it to the Council as a possible amendment to the Ordinance. Bill Russell, Mgr. of the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce, stated that the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors have. determined that an increase in the license fee would be dis- advantageous for the general business community in the City of Rosemead. Mayor Taylor stated that the Hearing was closed since there was no one else who wanted to speak regarding this matter. CM 12-.12-78 Page #1 0 • The following Ordinance was presented for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 483 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE NO. 5860 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING & LICENSING BUSINESSES IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES" AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY 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 TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that Ordinance No. 483 be adopted. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Tury and Cichy NAPES: Councilmen Hunter, Imperial and Taylor Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion was denied and so ordered. Mayor Taylor wanted the record to show his "no"vote was because the licensing fees are very disproportionate. III. A. ORDINANCE NO. 480 AMENDING SECTION 2201 & 2204 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE ORDINANCE NO. 480 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING SECTIONS 2201 & 2204 OF THE ROSE- MEAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT THE CITY MANAGER TO EXERCISE FUNCTIONS OF CITY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, AND CITY CLERK TO EXERCISE THE FUNCTIONS OF ASSISTANT CITY TREASURER MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that Ordinance No. 480 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. ORDINANCE NO. 485 AMENDING SUB-DIVISION ORDINANCE FOR FEE INCREASE FOR CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE ORDINANCE NO. 485 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TO SET THE FEE FOR CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE AT $100 MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that Ordinance No. 485 be introduced on its first reading 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-78=66 AMENDING GENERAL PLAN RESOLUTION NO. 78-66 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSE- MEAD AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE AREA BOUNDED BY THE POMONA FREEWAY ON THE SOUTH, ARROYO DRIVE ON THE NORTH & SAN GABRIEL BLVD., ON WEST CM 12-12-78 Page #2 0 • MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that Resolution No. 78-66 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. D. RESOLUTION NO. 78-67 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 78-67 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSE- MEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $172,604.84 NUMBERED 28,230 THROUGH 28,309 INCLUSIVELY MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY MAYOR TAYLOR that Resolution No. 78-67 be adopted except for check no. 23,308 in the amount of $75.00 which should be deleted. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Councilman Hunter requested that the balance of the Sister City Account be placed on the Agenda for discussion the possibility of transferring the money to the Sister City Organization. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items B & C deferred) CC-A SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE - DECEMBER 26, 1978 FOR CONDOMINIUM ORDINANCE CC-D SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE - DECEMBER 26, 1978 FOR AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9122.1 OF MUNICIPAL CODE CC-E APPROVAL OF ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that the foregoing Items of 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 ACCEPTANCE OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR GARVEY PARK TENNIS COURTS & AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO EXECUTE NOTICE Councilman Imperial stated that there had been holes in the courts and inquired if everything had been completed ac- cording to the specifications. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the repairs have been done and the courts are completed and are planning on a dedication and a tournament in the last week of January or the first week in February. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that the Notice of Completion be accepted for the Garvey Park Tennis Courts and the Mayor be authorized to execute it. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CM 12-12-78 Page #3 Ll CC-C ACCEPTANCE OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION REGARDING ALLEY WAY LOCATED BETWEEN VALLEY BOULEVARD & STEELE STREET, RUNNING EASTERLY FROM RIO HONDO AVE. Jack Nugent, 9419 E. Steele Street, spoke in favor of having the alley way improved and stated that he had paid $1,150 toward the expenditures of it. Mayor Taylor expressed his opposition to the City subsidiz- ing the improvements which will be about $6,700. Beauty Shop proprietor also requested the improvement. 'Anna Welsh, 3939 Muscatel, also owner of property at the end of alley, requested that the alley improvements be made. Chuck Haus, 9416 Valley, stated that the alley is now a detriment to the entire area, and is difficult running a busi_, ness when you have to keep your doors closed in the back when there is an access there.for your customers and deliveries. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY that the Planning Commissions recommendation be approved and not vacate the alley. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Hunter, Cichy, Tury and Imperial NAPES: Mayor Taylor Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Ed Dilkes, City Attorney,'stated that a Hearing would have to be noticed to proceed with the improvements according to the 1911 act. V. DISCUSSION & ACTION A. CONSIDERATION OF PROJECTS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT THROUGH HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OF 1979-1980 Mayor Taylor stated that the Hearing is open for informal discussion & input from the audience. Lorin Rightmeir, 8724 E. Valley Blvd., expressed his opposi- tion to the project. Roberta Trujillo, 2334 Kelburn Avenue, opposed the program and stated that the City should have advertised the hearing to the public in the City Newsletter. Louise Hitchcock, 3224 Ivar St., spoke in opposition also. Andy Casey, 3909 Nevada Street, spoke in favor of the HCDA program and stated that he felt that the $710,000 would be used wisely. Councilman Imperial stated that he felt that there should be another public hearing in order that more people could have a chance to express their feelings on the subject. Councilman Tury stated that he felt that there'-is a defin- ite need for improvements throughout the city. Denny Robinson, L. A. County Director, explained some of the issues pertaining to the 1979-80 HCDA program, Title I. CM 12-12-78 Page #4 Councilman Tury requested from the staff to prepare a report on what type of obligation the City would have with a program funded by HUD using CETA employees by the next Council Meeting. Councilman Imperial requested that a Fire Alarm System be included in the application for the HCDA program for senior citi- zens and the handicapped. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that Envista prepare the HCDA application in a final form for consideration by the Council for the next Council Meeting. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Hunter, Cichy and Tury NAYES: Councilman Imperial and Mayor Taylor Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST OF BEN F. SMITH, INC. Hale Noelte, Vice President of Ben F. Smith, Inc., re- quested that the City Council reconsider their decision of October 24, 1978 to deny the request for an increase of re- imbursement for the San Gabriel Blvd., Beautification Project. Mayor Taylor stated that there was some additional infor- mation regarding the request.that had not been made available -to the Council at the time the decision was made and,therefore, would be reconsidered. Hale Noelte stated that Mike Scott was the liaison between the City and Ben F. Smith, Inc., and he kept Mr. Scott posted on the problems and expenditures that had been increased by the time delay presented by the widening project on San Gabriel. He was given official notice to commence the beautification pro- ject on San Gabriel Blvd., on June Mike Scott, Mike Scott & Associates, stated that he was informed, but had not received a list of the unit price increases from Mr. Noelte for many months after the discussion, and he did not feel that he was authorized to make approval.or._disap- provals of price increases. Mayor.Taylor requested additional documentation from Mike Scott and from Ben F. Smith, Inc., and stated that this item be held over for a decision at the next council meeting. C. CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH GRAFFITI REMOVAL Ed Dilkes, City Attorney, stated that there are a few minor changes to be made on the Agreement with Graffiti Removal Company and these were added. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CICHY that the Agreement with Graffiti Removal Company as amended be approved. :Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CM 12-12-78 Page #5 D. CITIZEN REQUEST REGARDING POSSIBLE BUILDING VIOLATION Mayor Taylor requested that the record show that Mr. Fancher sent a note stating that this particular Item be withdrawn from the Agenda. Ed Dilkes, City Attorney, stated that pictures were taken of Mr. Fancher's property and the easement used for a driveway by Mr. Carson, and that they are available for the Council's inspection along with the memorandum on the subject property. The Council Meeting was adjourned to the next regular meet- ing on December 26, 1978 at 8:00 p. m., Respectfully submitted: 4.~ City Clerk of the ty of Rosemead APPROVED: Mayor CM 12-12-78 Page #6