CC - 07-12-77MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
JULY 12, 1977 AT 8:00 P. M.
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CITY OF ROSEN'FAp
The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was
called to order by Mayor Cichy in the Council Chambers of
the Rosemead City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Blvd., at 8:00 p. m.
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Pro-Tem Imperial.
The Invocation was delivered by Rev. Tom Phillips, San
Gabriel Church of Christ.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo
and Mayor Cichy
Absent: None
Ex-Officio: Burbank, Dickey, Dilkes,FEei:schman;, Sullivan,,
Tripepi, Wycoff and Poochigian
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 28, 1977 - Regular Meeting
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN
TRUJILLO that the Minutes of June 28, 1977 be approved. Vote
resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
1. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
A. Anna Welsh, 3939 Muscatel, was concerned by a tree
that was hanging over her fence and into her yard and requested
that something be done about it.
Mayor Cichy stated that the Planning Department was aware
of this problem and that the situation would be improved..
B. Holly Knapp, 8367 E. Whitmore St., stated that on behalf
of the Human Resources Commission:and all the citizens of.Rosemead
she wished to express her appreciation to the Council for the fine
F'outth of July Celebration, and to the Park & Recreation Department
for putting it forth. 1_~
Mrs. Knapp also commented on on the We Tip program and re- -
quested that this program be included as a budgeted item.
Mayor Cichy requested an executive session regarding the
City's liability insurance.
The meeting was recessed at 8:17 p. m.
The Council reconvened at'8:26 p. m.
Ed Dilkes, City Attorney, stated that a discussion took place
for a few minutes regarding the liability insurance of the City,
and it was decided that it was not proper to discuss this at an
executive session so the Council reconvened to discuss it further.
Councilman Taylor requested that the minutes show that he
did not feel that liability insurance was appropriate for an
executive session, and stated that last year the City's insurance
was approximately $35,000 and $44,000 was budgeted and he felt
that it should have been brought to the Council prior to this date.
Councilman Imperial directed the City Manager to investigate
every avenue to find a lower rate of insurance for the City.
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MOTION BY COUNCILWOMAN TRUJILLO, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
IMPERIAL that Jefferson Insurance Company cover the City of
Rosemead for Liability Insurance in the amount of $92,800.00
a year which may be cancelled at any time by either party.
Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmembers Hunter, Imperial, Trujillo, and
Mayor Cichv.
NAYES: Councilman Taylor
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and
so ordered.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. ZONE CHANGE 77-88 FROM P TO C-3 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
8711 VALLEY BOULEVARD TO BE CONSIDERED.
Mayor Cichy stated that the Hearing was open and inquired
if there was anyone who would care to speak regarding the re-
quest.
No one came forward.
Mayor Cichy closed the Hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILWOMAN TRUJILLO, SECONDED BY MAYOR.CICHY,
that Zone Change 77-88 be approved and that the City Attorney
be directed to prepare an ordinance and that the negative de-
claration be approved. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. ANNEXATION TO ROSEMEAD LIGHTING DISTRICT TO BE CONSIDERED.
Mayor Cichy stated that the Hearing was open and inquired
if there was anyone in the audience who would care to speak re-
garding this consideration.
No one came forward.
Mayor Cichy closed the Hearing.
The following Resolution was presented for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 77-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE ROSEMEAD CITY LIGHTING DISTRICT _
AND ORDERING STREET IMPROVEMENTS
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN
TRUJILLO that Resolution No. 77-38 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.
III. LEGISLATIVE
A. Ordinance No. 445 was presented for adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 445
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ESTABLISHING PUBLIC ENFORCEMENT OF THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE
CODE IN CERTAIN PRIVATE ROADS AND PARKING FACILITIES SERV-
ING COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
TAYLOR that Ordinance No. 445 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.
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B. Ordinance No. 447 was presented for adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 447
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE FROM P (PARKING) TO
M-1 (LIGHT MANUFACTURING) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
ON THE WEST SIDE OF WILLARD AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY
145 FEET SOUTH OF GRAVEY AVENUE, KNOWN AS 2743
& 2749 WILLARD AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
(ZONE CHANGE 77-86)
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
HUNTER that Ordinance No. 447 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..Ordinance No. 448 was introduced on its first reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 448
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE FROM C-3 (MEDIUM COMMER-
CIAL) AND P (PARKING) TO R-3 (MEDIUM MULTIPLE RE-
SIDENTIAL) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE
OF DEL MAR AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 420 FEET NORTH OF
GARVEY AVENUE, KNOWN AS 3048 DEL MAR AVENUE, IN THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD (ZONE CHANGE 77-85)
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN
TRUJILLO to introduce Ordinance No. 448 and waive reading in
full. Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmembers Imperial, Hunter, Trujillo &.Cichy
NAYES: Councilman Taylor
MOTION BY MAYOR.CICHY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 448 be approved.
Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
MOTION.BY COUNCILWOMAN TRUJILLO, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
IMPERIAL that Ordinance No. 448 be introduced on its first
reading. Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmembers Imperial, Hunter, Trujillo and
Mayor Cichy
NAYES: Councilman Taylor
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried
and so ordered.
D. Ordinance No. 449 was introduced on its first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 449
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE FROM C-3 (MEDIUM COMMER-
CIAL) TO R-2 (LIGHT MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL) FOR PRO-
PERTY LOCATED 100± FEET WEST OF DEL MAR AVENUE AND
400± FEET NORTH OF EMERSON PLACE, KNOWN AS 3247 DEL
MAR AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD (ZONE CHANGE 77-87)
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MOTION BY COUNCILWOMAN TRUJILLO, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
IMPERIAL that Ordinance No. 449 be introduced and the reading
in full be waived. Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmembers Hunter, Imperial, Trujillo, and
Mayor Cichy
NAYES: Councilman Taylor
MOTION BY COUNCILWOMAN TRUJILLO, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
IMPERIAL to waive'further reading of Ordinance No. 449 be
approved. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
MOTION BY COUNCILWOMAN TRUJILLO, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
IMPERIAL that Ordinance No. 449 be introduced on its first
reading. Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmembers Hunter, Imperial, Trujillo, and
Mayor Cichy.
NAYES: Councilman Taylor ,
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and
so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-A, C, & H be deferred)
CC-B LEFT TURN POCKET-Consideration of Left Turn Pocket
at Rosemead Blvd. and Guess Street.
CC-D RESOLUTION 77-36 & 77-37 CLAIMS & DEMANDS
CC-E AUTHORIZATION TO OBTAIN BIDS FOR ANNUAL TREE MAIN-
TENANCE CONTRACT.
CC-F LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE - REQUEST TO
ATTEND SEPT. 25 - 28, 1977
CC-G AUTHORIZATION TO TAKE CITY VEHICLES TO CAMP DECKER
CC-I COUNCIL MEETING CHANGE IN FORMAT
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN
TRUJILLO 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-A RESOLUTION 77-35 - SETTING ASIDE CITY OWNED PROPERTY
FOR STREET AND ROADWAY PURPOSES.
Councilwoman Trujillo inquired if this was the street that
had been petitioned to be a cul-de-sac by the property owners.
Mr. Sullivan, Planning Director, stated that it was and
that a cul-de-sac will be made out of Silver Ridge Drive.
The following Resolution was presented for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 77-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
SETTING ASIDE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY FOR STREET & ROADWAY
PURPOSES
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MOTION BY COUNCILWOMAN TRUJILLO, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
IMPERIAL that Resolution No. 77-35 be adopted. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-C FINAL TRACT MAP 33036
Councilman Imperial discussed branches of trees that are
hanging over the neighbors property, and the grading of the
property and requested that the developer build a block wall
surrounding the tract.
Paul Friedman, president of Sta-Jo Inc., 345 Wisteria,
Arcadia, stated that the grading had been done according to
the L. A. County specifications, and that the stipulation
of the Planning Commission was to place a grape stake fence
on the north side of the tract which he is going to do. As
for a block wall surrounding the property that would not be
economically feasible.
Mr. Gordon Kriegl, County Engineer for the City of Rose-
mead, stated that there is no drainage problem.
Mr. Ed Dilkes, City Attorney, stated that all the con-
versation regarding the walls and the trees are merely to il-
licit the cooperation of Mr. Friedman and there is no legal
authority to demand anything from him.
Councilman Hunter inquired if he would remove the tree
in question.
Mr. Friedman stated that he would.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN
TRUJILLO that the Final Tract Map #33036 be approved. Vote
resulted:
AYES: -Councilmembers Hunter, Taylor, Trujillo and
Mayor Cichy
NAYES: Councilman Imperial
Whereupon the Mayor declared said nation duly carried
and so ordered.
Mr. Friedman thanked the Council for their approval, and
stated that if the real estate people feel that the additional
$600 can be gotten for each house then he wilt be happy to
add a grape stake fence around each house in order to please
everyone.
CC-H BUDGET STUDY SESSION
Councilwoman Trujillo inquired if there would be a better
time to have the budget study session.as there may be some that
are not able to make it during the day.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
HUNTER that the Budget Study Session take place on Monday,
July 25, 1977 from 8:00 a. m. until completion. Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmembers Hunter, Imperial, and Mayor Cichy
NAYES: Councilmembers Taylor and Trujillo
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried and
so ordered.
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V. AGENDA ITEMS REQUIRING DISCUSSION & ACTION
A. Report on Community Transit Survey
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, stated that the first step of
the transit survey has been completed, and Envista is ready to
validate findings by making a random sample survey, and it was
recommended to proceed with the final step.
Councilman Taylor requested that the Item be deferred until
the three months study which has been compiled can be reviewed
before authorizing the expenditure of more money.
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, stated that whatever data
has been compiled to date will be available for study.
B. Claims against the City - Sharlene Bouldin & Theresa
Garcia.
City Attorney, Ed Dilkes, recommended that the claim be
denied.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN
TRUJILLO that the claim against the City of Rosemead on behalf
of Sharlene Bouldin & Theresa Garcia be denied and referred to
the Insurance carrier. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT,VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
VI. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
1. AB 1069 - Relating to Responsibility for Pregnancy
The following Resolution was presented for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 77-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ROSEMEAD
URGING THE ENACTMENT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 1069
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HUNTER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that Resolution No. 77-40 be adopted. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
2. Ordinance No. 450 - Animal License Fee
The following Ordinahce was presented for adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 450
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
SETTING THE FEE FOR ANIMAL LICENSES AND DECLARING THE
URGENCY THEREOF
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY MAYOR CICHY
that Ordinance No. 450 be adopted. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
3. Resolution 77-39 Authorizing the investment of the
City's monies.
Councilwoman requested that this item be an Agenda
item for the next council meeting.
Councilman Taylor requested that some information
relating to comparative interest rates paid by the local banks
and the State and why the local banks do not pay as much.
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VII. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Mike Castillo, Rosemead NYPUM Program, reported on the
NYPUM Program and expressed his appreciation for the $26,000
grant and for the opportunity to work with the youth of Rose-
mead.
James M. Brogdon, 2438 Pal Jay Avenue, spoke about the
fireworks problem in the City of Rosemead, and suggested
some controls.
It was suggested that possibly the parks should be posted
stating that private fireworks are illegal and violators will
be fined.
Mayor Cichy requested an executive session.
The Council recessed to an executive session at 9:08 p. m.
The Council reconvened at 9:25 p. m.
The City Attorney stated that the there were three items
discussed in the executive session:
1. , Pending litigation on San Gabriel Blvd., and the
City Attorney was instructed to discuss the matter with one
of the property owners,Raymond Delpino.
2. There are two law suits pending against the City in-
volving the rubbish contract. One is a damage action now in
trial in Pasadena. The City of Rosemead is a defendant and the
City Attorney was instructed to enter into certain stipulations
with regard to that litigation
3. With respect to the Paul Bizaire vs. the City of
Rosemead and Modern Services Company,the City Attorney was
instructed to represent the City to the extent that the City's
interests are not protected by the real parties in interest..
There being no further business the Meeting was adjourned
to the next regular Meeting of July 26, 1977 at 8:00 p. m.
Respectfully submitted:
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City Clerk of the ity of Rosemead
APPROVED:
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