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CC - 01-25-77APPROVED CITY OF R SEMEAD MINUTES OF THE ROSIIIEAD CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 25, 1977 DAT 7 T ..1 BY CALL TO ORDER - 8:00 P.P4. :r V1 VJ o n I/ A Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order in the Council Chambers of the Rosemead City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California by Mayor Trujillo. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Imperial The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Tom Phillips ROLL CALL: Present: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo Absent: None Ex officio: Burbank, Dickey, Dilkes,Fleischman, Foutz, Sullivan, Tripepi, Young APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 10, 1977 - ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 11, 1977 - REGULAR MEETING It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Imperial to approve the minutes of January 10, 1977 and January 11, 1977 as written. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 1. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS PROM THE AUDIENCE 1) PHYLLIS TURY, 3222 Heglis, Rosemead... addressed the Council asking if the Dinsmoor Heritage House By-Laws had been considered. City Attorney to report by next Council Meeting. 2) Judge Ray Galceran also addressed the Council regaridng the Dinsmoor Heritage House By-Laws stating that Operating Policy and Tours b Gifts are awaiting the approval. II. PUPLIC HEARINGS: A. ZONE CHANGE NO. 8018614 VALLEY BLVD./ R-1 to C-3 (continued from 1/11/77) Planning Director Bullivan presented the factual data, stating that per Council instruction, Conditional Use Permit No. 62 was modified. He presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval of Zone Change No. 80 and for approval of the Negative Declaration. The Public Hearing was opened at 8:10 P.M. City Clerk Young administered the Oath Mr. Floyd Elliott, 3933 Gernert, Rosemead..asked about the possibility of truck traffic through the residential area. Planning Director Sullivan advised Mr. Elliott that the City Ordinances do not permit such truck traffic from a higher to a lesser zone. The Public Hearing was closed at 8:12 P.M. It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Cichy to approve Zone Change No. 80 and the Negative Declaration and request an Ordinance prepared. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo NOES. None ABSENT: None Page Two Council Minutes 1/25/77 B. AMENMUENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE/SECTION 9183.1/CUP Planning Director Sullivan presented the factual data, and recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval of Amendment to Section 9183.1. The Public Hearing was opened at 8;20 P.M. No One responded and it closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Imperial, second by Councilman Cichy to approve the Amendment to Section 9183.1 of the Rosemead Municipal Code, to approve the Negative Declaration and to request preparation of an.Ordinance. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None III.LEGISLATIVE: A. ORDINANCE 429. REPEALING THE CATV SYSTEM FRANCHISES SECTIMIT OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE Attorney Dilkes read Ordinance 429 by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REPEALING THE COZ21UNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM FRANCHISES SECTION OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE It was moved by Mayor pro tem Taylor, second by Councilman Hunter to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 1.29. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo NOES- None ABSENTi None B. ORDINANCE 431. APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 81/R-3 to C-3 Attorney Dilkes read Ordinance 431 by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE FROM R-3 MEDIUM NULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL TO C-3 MEDIUM COMMERCIAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF RUSH AND DELTA STREETS (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 76-81) It was moved by Councilman Cichy, second by Councilman Hunter to waive further reading and Introduce Ordinance 431. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None C. ORDINANCE . ADOPTING THE COUNTY BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE BY REFERENCE Deferred to February 8, 1977 (2) IV. CONSENT CALENDAR; CC-C, CC-D, and CC-H were removed for discussion GC-A RESOLUTION 77-2. CLAIMS AND DKiANDS Recomm: Waive Reading and Adopt CC-B CLAIM AGAINST CITY/FARIAS (77-1) Recomm: Reject Claim CC-E CONSIDERATION OF HEARING OFFICER'S REPORT 1) GOLD STAR ARCADE/BILLIARDS LICENSE 2) GOLDEN CUE FAMILY BILLIARDS/BILLIARDS LICENSE P.ecomm; Approve Hearing Officer's Reports & Authorize License • Page Three Council Minutes January 25, 1977 • CC-F REQUEST TO ATTEND CITY ,ANAGER'S MEETI11G/FEBRUARY 16-18, 1977 Recomm: Approve Attendance by City Manager CC-G REQUEST TO ATTEND CONFERENCE/ANAHEI,1/FEB. 25 - MARCH 1, 1977 Recomm: Approve Attendance by 6 Park & Recreation Personnel CC-H TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: CC-H (2) pulled... Recomm: Approve Recommendations & Authorize Necessary Service Requests 1) WALNUT GROVE AVENUE - TRUCK PARKING-Modified to Pair Parking Arrangement 3) VIALINT GROVE AVENUE - SHORT TIISE PARKING (front of Amarillo Mutual Water Co.) Painting of time limit parking.. 4) GRAND AVENUE - PARKING PROBLEM (8646 & 8648-50)..Red Curb 5) SAN GABRIEL BLVD. - TRUCK PARKING PROBLEii 25" red curb on south side..& hash marks on lane line 6) SAN GABRIEL BLVD - LIGHTING-contact Edison Co. re: placement of lighting It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Cichy to approve the Consent Calendar Recommendations above. Roll Call Vote as follows:l AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo NOES; None ABSENT: None CC-C CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AGREE?SENT Recomm: Approve Amendment to Agreement & Authorize Mayor to Execute After discussion.. It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Mayor Trujillo to approve the foregoing recommendation. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo 14OES: None ABSENT: None CC-D CITY ANNIVERSARY & FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS Recomm: Continue Dual Observance & Approve Aerial Fireworks Display Mayor pro tem Taylor asked if it wasn't the intent of the Council to alternate parks for the subject celebration.. It was moved by Mayor pro tem Taylor, second by Councilman Imperial to approve the foregoing recommendation with rotation of parks from year to year. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None CC-H 2) ROSE4EAD BLVD - TRUCK PARKING 20 feet of red curb on east side of Rosemead Blvd. Hugh Foutz, 3824 Rosemead Blvd, Rosemead..addressed the Council regarding this problem. Discussion followLd regarding that fact that Rosemead Blvd. is a truck route but concerns of large trucks blocking visibility when parked near intersecting streets and private driveways. Page Four Council Minutes January 25, 1977 Traffic Engineer Envall addressed the Council and discussion followed regarding possible solutions to the parking problem - and the fact that red curb in this one particular gpot would only move the problem elsewhere. Council concurred with a request by tiayor pro tem Taylor for a report on pair parking on Rosemead Blvd. The Meeting Recessed at 8:45 P.M. The sleeting Reconvened at 9,00 P.Z% V. AGENDA ITEMS REQUIRING COUNCIL DISCUSSION & ACTION A. RESOLUTION 77-3. ESTABLISHING A CONFLICTS & DISCLOSURE MONITORING AGENCY Attorney Dilkes read Resolution 77-3 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUIICIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ESTABLISHING A "CONFLICTS AND DISCLOSURE MONITORING AGENCY" OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CA. It was moved by Councilman Cichy, second by Councilman Imperial to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 77-3. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, Hunter, I-aerial, Taylor, Trujillo PUBLIC IIEARII4GS FOR CONFLICTS AND DISCLOSURE MONITORING AGENCY AND FOR THE CITY COUNCIL WERE SET FOR FEBRUARY 8, 1977.. Agency at 7:30 P.PQ. City Council at 8:00 P.M. B. REPORT ON ALTERNATIVES FOR STREET IMPROVRH?NTS/BEATRICE PLACE Assistant City Manager Dickey presented his memorandum dated January 21, 1977 which reports on three alternatives available for improvement on the west end of Beatrice Place. He advised the Council that a letter was received this date from Ms. Anna 14. Bell - legal owner of 3242 Ivar (access on Beatrice Place) which clearly indicates that she is not willing to dedicate for street purposes Council discussion followed regarding the best possible improvement for this street. The Meeting Recessed at 9:12 P.M. The Meeting Reconvened at 9.20 P.M. James Goss, 8919 Beatrice Place addressed the Council explaining the possible hardships of the alternatives. After much deliberation.. It was moved by Mayor pro tem Taylor, second by Councilman Imperial to adopt alternative no. 3 (construct a cul-de-sac in the existing right-of-way with minimal disruptions to the neighbors. Vacate the easement at 8919 Beatrice Place) and authorize retention of H.M. Scott & Associates to provide design, staking, surveying and inspection not to exceed $600. Roll Call Voee as follows: (developed under 1911 - Chapter 27 Act) per minutes of 12/14/76) AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None C. CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD City Manager Tripepi presented a memo dated January 19, 1977 which requests Council consideration of alternatives for landscaping of San Gabriel Boulevard between Garvey & Keim. Costs from nearby cities... relative to landscaping of major streets was requested. Councilman Hunter was appointed Chairman of a committee to survey residents of San Gabriel Blvd. for their comments on desired landscaping & medians... • Page Five Council Minutes January 25, 1977 D. PROPOSAL FOR REIt:BURSEIENT/PIA.CNITZ..SB90 • City Manager Tripepi presented his letter of recommendation dated December 8, 1976 for approval of the contract with the Narwitz Company for preparation of the claim for reimbursement from the State for State Mandated Costs. Council concurred with the following wording added after Section 1: "for reimbursement sums past due". It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Mayor pro tem Taylor to approve the Agreement with Narwitz Company and authorize the Mayor to execute. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None E. CONSIDERATION OF 12 DAY EXTENSION/ROSFNEAD BOYS' CLUB/REVENUE SHARING FUNDIITG Dace Thompson, Director of the Rosemead Branch of the Boys' Club of San Gabriel Valley addressed the Council with this request for $2,500 of the original 1976 allocation to continue operation - or if not refunded by revenue sharing funds to disconnect and dismantle the facility... after decision at 2/8/77 meeting... It was moved by Mayor pro tem Taylor, second by tiayor Trujillo to grant the foregoing request Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Hunter, Taylor, Trujillo NOES: Cichy, Imperial ABSENT: None VI. CO RRTNICATIONS: A. UT1ITTEN CORRESPOND E: None B. MATTERS FRO12 CITY OFFICIALS:(in writing) Councilman Imperial: 1) CONSIDERATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION Councilman Imperial presented this letter dated January 17, 1977 requesting presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to Dan Spadaro and kiilliam Cloide.. for their contributions to our City. It was moved by Mayor pro tem. Taylor, second by Councilman Hunter to approve the foregoing recommendation. Roll Call Vote as follows! AYES; Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 2) RESOLUTION..URGING CONGRESS TO IMPOSE FINES ON EMPLOYERS OF ILLEGAL ALIENS Councilman Imperial read this Resolution by title.. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSENEAD URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND LOCAL ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES TO CONGRESS TO SUPPORT HR 8713 A14D RELATED LEGISLATION IMPOSING FINES FOR EMPLOYMENT OF ILLEGAL ALIENS. Councilman Imperial agreed with consensus of Council to change wording in the second paragraph to state illegal aliens both perpetrate and are victims of criminal activity.. and to also mail the resolution to the National League of Cities, the League of California Cities and the Contract Cities Association. Page Six Council Minutes January 25, 1977 RESOLUTION 77-4. A RESOLUTION OF TEE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND LOCAL ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES TO CONGRESS TO SUPPORT HR 8713 AND RELATED LEGISLATION IMPOSING FINES FOR P-4PLOYNENT OF ILLEGAL ALIENS. It was moved by Mayor pro tem Taylor, second by Councilman Hunter to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 77-4. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor pro tem Taylor mentioned requested information regarding the National League of Cities Meeting.. The Meeting Recessed at 10:30 P.I. The Meeting Reconvened at 10;37 P.M. Attorney Dilkes: No Objections by Council for consideration of following item... 1) CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY/CARtIINE TERRACCIANO Attorney Dilkes presented the foregoing Claim and requested that due to.time limits set by law it be considered... Mr. Dilkes recommended that the Council rule the foregoing claim insufficient due to lack of information required by the Government Code and that the City Clerk be directed to mail the notice of insufficiency. It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Imperial to approve the foregoing recommendation. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES; Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo NOES! None ABSENT: None Councilman Hunter: Asked that he be recognized So done.. It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Imperial for reorganization of the City Council of the City of Rosemead. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial NOES: Trujillo ABSTAIN: Taylor ABSENT: None City Manager Tripepi accepted the Gavel and called for NOMINATION FOR THE OFFICE OF MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD Councilman Imperial Nominated Councilman Cichy Mayor Trujillo nominated Mayor pro tem Taylor It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Imperial to close nominations. Unanimously carried.. ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS FOR COUNCILMAN CICHY AS MAYOR: AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial NOES: Taylor, Trujillo ABSENT: None .(majority vote..no further voting done) Mayor Cichy accepted the Gavel and called for NOMINATION FOR TR.F OFFICE OF TIAYOR PRO TEM OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. Page Seven Council Minutes January 25, 1977 Councilman taunter nominated Councilman Imperial. It was moved by Mayor pro tem Taylor, second Councilman Hunter that nominations be closed and vote be taken for Councilman mperial as Mayor pro tem. Roll.Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, ylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Taylor asked tha the minutes indicate his statements that followed the foregoing actions for eorganization regarding politics, agenda policy, and campaign promises. (the Clerk is not awafe of any action following that taken at a policy session on 12/14/76 which t11ders by approvalof the minutes on 12/28/76 that verbatim minutes be by majrity vote of the Council... Councilman Taylor's statement was taken from the tope if desired..) ADJOURN'04T: It was moved by Councilwoman Trujillo, second by Councilman Taylor to Adjourn. Unanimouslv' carried... Meeting Adjourned at 10:50 P.M. CITY CLERK MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROSF.1FAD "REVISED" 0 Page Seven Council Minutes January 25, 1977 Councilman Hunter nominated Councilman Imperial dr qc, A It was moved by Mayor pro tem Taylor, second by Councilman Hunter that nominations be closed and a vote be taken for Councilman Imperial as Mayor pro tem. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Taylor asked that the minutes indicate his statements that followed the foregoing actions. Minutes approved on 2/8/1977 with the following revision: Councilman Taylor: I would like Mrs. Young to have in the minutes tonight..I don't object to the backroom politics that went on-but under matters from City Officials and I would like this in the minutes Mrs. Young..in regards to Matters to be brought up from City Officials-it was to be in writing and what I am saying tonight-the people in this audience saw things brought up that were not..as far as matters from officials-what was put on tonight for Mr. Cichy to be nominated as Mayor..that really wasn't really the issue as far as I am concerned-because when Mr. Cichy ran for Council, if people would look back..an interesting surprise..Madame Mayor, I happen to have here a full packet of Mr. Cichy's promises to the People of Rosemead on Redevelopment, Open Government, Full Forum Session..Open Forum before and after Council Meetings..but you saw tonight the things that have been going on and starting to creep back into Rosemead..Back Room politics.. and as far as what ISr. Cichy has done, these campaign promises, the citizens will soon see how Rosemead starts to move back to what it was prior to Mr. Cichy's election. And, like I say, I am not here to be Mayor, I am here to be a Councilman for the City of Rosemead. That is all I have to say,Madame Mayor, I would like you to read these over closely because there are a lot of campaign promises that you and.I made. Mrs. Young, I would like all that in the minutes as my statement. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilwoman Trujillo, second by Councilman Taylor to Adjourn. Unanimously carried... Meeting Adjourned at 10:50 P.M.