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CC - 05-23-78, _ - I AI PR OAT ED CITY OF ROSEPdEAD DATE . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING BY OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL MAY 23, 1978 AT 8:00 P.M. The regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Taylor in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 8838.E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California at 8:00 P.M. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Hunter The Invocation was delivered by Father Flannigan, of St. Anthony Church, Rosemead. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmen Hunter, Imperial, Tury & Taylor Absent: Councilman Cichy (excused) Ex-Officio: Tripepi, Dickey, Dilkes, Foutz, Fleischman, Sullivan and Poochigian APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 9, 1978- Regular Meeting MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, that the Minutes of May 9, 1978 of the Rosemead City Council be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared-said motion duly carried and so ordered. The Mayor presented a Resolution honoring Don Bailey for his dedicated service to the City of Rosemead as a liaison between the Southern California Edison Company and the City of Rosemead. Mr. Bailey expressed his appreciation. 1. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION A. Mr. Nunez, 2704 Del Mar Avenue spoke regarding the increase in his trash bill, and also regarding the schedule of_the_street~'sweeper and--trash collectors. B. Mike Speldman, representing the "Health Systems Agency for Los Angeles County", 1930 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California. He requested the City's support in reference to compiling a Certificate of Need Review. NO ACTION TAKEN II. PUBLIC HEARING A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS 9102.59 and 9181.1 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Mayor Taylor stated that the Public Hearing was open and invited input from anyone in the audience who desired to speak on this matter. Juan Nunez, 2704 Del Mar, inquired as to whether "Peek Boxes" were included in the definition of an "Arcade" Attorney Ed Dilkes stated that the Ordinance as proposed, did not address the issue of "Peek Boxes", and that the Ordinance be redrafted. This matter to be continued at the next regular meeting of the City Council on June 13, 1978. B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONE CHANGE 78-97 FROM R-1 TO R-3 AT 4328 MUSCATEL AVENUE. Mayor Taylor stated that the Public Hearing was open and invited input from anyone in the audience who desired to speak on this matter. Mr. Moses Moya, 4410 Muscatel inquired if the property would have adequate police, and if the off-street parking would be adequate. Mr. Willard Rader, 8823 Lawrence stated that he objected to this Zone Change. Mayor Taylor closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Sullivan stated that this development has adequate sewer capacity. He also stated that Condition No. 1 have a stipulation that any amendment to the plot plans be re- viewed and approved by the Planning Commission. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER to waive further reading and introduce Ordinance #473, and adopt the Negative Declaration. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Tury, Imperial, Taylor, Hunter NAYES: None -Whereupon the Mayor`declaredisaid_motion duly carried and -so ordered.. C. PUBLIC HEARING FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT ON SOUTH SIDE OF MARSHALL STREET FROM MUSCATEL TO LEE STREET, FROM LEE STREET TO ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD. Mayor Taylor stated that the Public Hearing was open, and invited input from anyone in the audience who desired to speak on this matter. Mrs. Ilene Kline, 8802 E. Marshall Street, spoke regarding the removal of five, rare, existing palm trees. Mayor Taylor closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Dickey stated that transplanting of the trees $250/$350 per tree. the cost of removal and would be approximately Mr. Burbank stated that there would be no guarantee that the trees would live, if moved and transplanted. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY to approve these street improvements and direct the City to move and transplant the five palm trees. Staff to present alternate means to the problem of the trees. Vote resulted: AYES: COUNCILMEN. Tury, Imperial, Taylor NAYES: COUNCILMAN Hunter Whereupon there was not the necessary 4/5 vote, Mayor Taylor continued this matter until the next City Council meeting. At that time, Staff would present the exact cost.of removal and transplanting of said trees. CM 5/23/78 Page 2 I- L-1 III. LEGISLATIVE A. The following Resolution No adoption: 78-24.-was presented for RESOLUTION 78-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE.CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $102,235.76 NUMBERED 26,818 THROUGH 26,943 INCLUSIVELY. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TURY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that reading in, full be waived on Resolution No. 78-24. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmembers Tury, Imperial, Taylor, Hunter The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN.IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY to adopt Resolution 78-24. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmembers Tury, Imperial, Hunter NAYES:.Mayor Taylor Mayor Taylor stated that he wanted the Minutes to reflect that the reason he voted "No" on Resolution No. 78-24, was because of Check # 26840, which was an expenditure whereby the City treated other public or county employees, and charged it to the City. B. The following Resoultion No. 78-25 was presented for adoption: RESOLUTION 78-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DECLARING "NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK" BE CELEBRATED THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA DURING THE WEEK OF MAY 21 THROUGH MAY 27, 1978. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY to waive.further reading and adopt Resolution 78-25. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmembers Tury, Imperial, Taylor, Hunter ABSENT: Councilman Cichy (excused) Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. C. The following Ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE NO. 474 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE.ORDINANCE NO. 2947 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 11556 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES KNOWN AS THE "FIRE CODE" OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES". MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY to waive further reading and introduce Ordinance N0:,474, and set Public Hearing for June 27, 1978. Vote resulted: UPONIROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS.PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. RECESS called at 9 p.m. - Reconvened at 9:15 p.m. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items G,H,J, & L;deferred) CC-A Commercial Loading Zone- 3218 San Gabriel Blvd. CM 5/2.3/78 Page.-3, 1 v CC-B Visibility - Hellman and Charlotte Avenue CC-C Passenger Loading Zone- Savannah School Recommendation: Approval of Traffic Engineer's recommendation. CC-D Red Curb - Klingerman Street Recommendation: Approval of Traffic Engineer's recommendation. , CC-E Parking Problem - Walnut Grove & Wells Recommendation: Approval of Traffic Engineer's recommendation. CC-F Request For Rate Increase for San Gabriel Valley Cab Co. Recommendation: Approval CC-I Specifications for Standby Electric Generator for City Hall & Authorization to Go to Bid. Recommendation: Approval and authorization to go to bid. CC-K Amendment to Cooperation Agreement For Improvement On Garvey & San Gabriel Boulevard- Interest on Outstanding Balance Due From Agency'- Recommendation: Approval MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote resulted: UPON ROLL CALL ALL CONCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-H Mr. Tripepi suggested that due to the fact that there would be a price increase in asphalt, the City Council take action on this matter now and accept the low bid. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL to accept the bid from E.C. Construction Company for street re-surfacing. UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE. The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC-L Street Widening Concept MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL,.SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER to approve widening of Newmark west of San Gabriel and east of Pine Street, also at a later date have the Agency Board approve the sale of the land for development of a parking lot. Vote resulted: ordered. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS NAYES: Mayor Taylor The Mayor declard said Tury, Imperial, Hunter motion duly carried and so CC-G Waiving of Solicitation Permit Fee for City of Hope It was agreed upon by the City Council members that no action be taken on this matter. It was noted that this was not a question of money, but one of the present Ordinance granting no authority for waiving of fee. CC-J Fireworks Stand Locations MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL to approve the location of the Fireworks stand. Vote resulted: AYES: COUNCILMEN Tury, Imperial, Taylor, Hunter The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CM 5/23/78 Page 4 V. MATTERS' FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION A. Mr. Glenn Clanton, 3244 Leyburn Drive, Rosemead, was appointed as a new member of the Traffic Commission. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Tury, Taylor, Hunter NOES:. Councilman Imperial B..Planning Commission Appointment was deferred until the next City Council meeting. Recess was called at 9:45 p.m.; so that Attorney.Dilkes could check further into the time element of this appointment. Meeting was reconvened at 9:55 p.m. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL TO RE-APPOINT DON DETORA AS PLANNING COMMISSIONER FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Tury, Imperial, Hunter NAYES: Mayor Taylor ABSENT: Councilman Cichy (excused) C. Esther Espinoza request to attend Sister City conference in Austin, Texas. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY to deny this request. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Tury, Imperial, Taylor, Hunter NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Cichy (excused) . VI. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. ACTUARIAL CALCULATIONS Mr. Tripepi outlined the.memorandum regarding. the updating and_study'of -the exisilting employee re- tirement plan. This study to be done by Johnson & Higgins Company. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY TO APPROVE CONTRACT FOR AN ACTURIAL CALCULATION. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Tury, Imperial, Hunter NOES: None ABSENT: Cichy (excused) B. Mr. Tripepi presented the memorandum regarding the need for a Boundary And Architectural Survey Map for Building Additions at Zapopan Center. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL to approve this request for above mentioned survey maps. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Tury, Imperial, Taylor, Hunter NOES: None ABSENT:-Cichy (excused) C. Councilman Imperial requested permission to'attend an Orientation Tour in Washington D.C., sponsored by Contract Cities.Association. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURY to approve Councilman's request for this trip. Vote resulted: AYES: Councilmen Tury, Taylor,'Hunter NOES: None ABSTAIN: Councilman Imperial (because he is a member) ABSENT: Councilman Cichy (excused) CM 5/23/7811 - - Kam::>~' D. Councilman Imperial discussed the fact that he had been approached by various people regarding political involvement by the members of the City Council in campaigns. Councilman Imperial stated that even though Mayor Taylor was supporting Mr. Montoya, and as Mayor, a top vote-getter, he wanted the record to show that this does not-signify that this would be his opinion, or the opinion of the other Council members. Councilman Imperial stated that he and the other Council members are here to represent all of the people, not one in particular. Mayor Taylor brought up the point that a:;picture, had been taken with Councilman Imperial and other Council, members, with Senator Song. Councilman Imperial explained that although a picture had been taken, he was merely discussing the "illegal alien", and that there was no statement in the newspaper stating that he or any other council member was endorsing or cam- paigning for Senator Song. Mayor Taylor requested that the matter of the "Manpower Program" be.placed on the next Agenda. The Council Meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m., to the.Budjet Session Meeting to be held on May 30, 1978 at 8:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted: c City Clerk of the G~ty of Rosemead APPROVED: (AAYOR CM 5/23/78 Page 6