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MINUTES OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 26, 1976
CALL TO ORDER: 8:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was held in the Council Chambers of
the Rosemead City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, California and called to
order by Mayor Trujillo.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Cichy
The Invocation was delivered by Human Resources Commissioner Genovese
ROLL CALL:
Present: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo
Absent: None
Ex officio: Dickey, Burbank, Fleischman, Foutz, Dilkes, Sullivan, Tripepi, Young
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 12, 1976 - REGULAR MEETING
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Imperial to approve the
minutes of October 12, 1976 as written.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
1. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
City plaques were presented to SAI4 MORALES, outgoing Traffic Commissioner and
LUKE GENOVESE, outgoing Human Resources Commissioner.
Pictures were taken...
RESOLUTI014 76-71. HONORING REVEREND JACK PRESTON
Attorney Dilkes read Resolution 76-71.in full.
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Imperial to adopt resolution
76-71. (to be presented on Sunday, October 31st.)
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
A. Helen Hasbrook - Representing the American Legion Auxilliary 6425
presented funds to be donated to the Heritage House in honor of
Willietta Kunz.... Pictures were taken...
B. Loren Rightmeier, 8724 Valley Blvd., Rosemead addressed the Council regarding
Ordinance No. 423 before the Council tonight-stating concern on the way the
ordinance is worded and how it would affect existing property. (retroactive?)
3. LEGISLATIVE
A. ORDINANCE 423. AMENDMENT TO THE C-3 ORDINANCE
Attorney Dilkes read Ordinance 423 by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEKEAD AMENDING SECTION 9120.17
OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
Council concurred with concerns stated by Mr. Rightmeier and there being no objections,
Mayor Trujillo directed this Ordinance sent back to Planning Commission for further
study and clarification (i.e. specifics such as noise)...
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B. ORDINANCE 424. ZONING FOR ADULT BUSINESSES
Attorney Dilkes read Ordinance 424 by title.
Ali ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROS04M RELATIIdG TO THE APPROPRIATE
ZONING FOR "ADULT BUSINESSES" AND DECLARING A MORATORIUM ON SUCH USES.
It was moved by Mayor pro tem Taylor, second by Councilman Cichy to waive further
reading and adopt Ordinance 424.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo
NOES. None
ABSENT: None
It was moved by Councilman Cichy, second by Councilman Imperial to approve the
Negative Declaration relating to "Adult Businesses" Ordinance 424.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4. CONSENT CALENDAR: CC-B and CC- G 1, 2, & 3 were removed for discussion
CC-A RESOLUTION 76-72. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
Recomm: Waive Reading and Adopt
CC-C APPROVAL OF SURVEY MONUMENTS/RELEASE OF BOND/TRACT 31006
Recomm: Approve Work & Release Bond per Recommendation in letter of 9/23/76
CC-D CLAIM AGAINST CITY/ROBLES
CC-E CLAIM AGAINST CITY/AVILES
Recomm: Reject Claims (CC-D & CC-E)
CC-F APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS/1976-77 STREET SEALING CONTRACT
Recomm: Approve Specs and Authorize Staff to Advertise for Bids
CC-G 4) SKATEBOARD DISCUSSION
Recomm: Authorize City Attorney to prepare Skateboard Ordinance
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Imperial to approve
Consent Calendar Items CC-A, CC-C, CC-D, CC-E, CC-F, and CC-G 4.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CC-B AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY & RESOLUTION 76- APPOINTING COUNTY ENGINEER OF
L.A. COUNTY AS CITY ENGINEER
Recomm: 1) Approve Agreement & Authorize Mayor to Execute
2) Waive Reading and Adopt Resolution
Council stated concern of 60day termination clause of the contract..
Mr. Kriegel, County Regional Engineer advised the Council that this agreement was
for the checking of Tract and Parcel Maps.
Deferred to Next Meeting
CC-G TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
1) WALNUT GROVE AVENUE - LEFT TURN POCKET
Recomm: Approve south bound left turn pocket
2) GARVEY AVENUE - LIGHTING
Recomm: Approve 20,000 lumen lights on both sides of Garvey Ave.
(locations indicated on memo dated 10/7/76)
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3) SAN GABRIEL BLVD. & WALNUT GROVE AVE. - PARKING PROBLEM
Recomm: Approve placement of parallel pair parking stalls on
south side of San Gabriel Blvd. from Roseglen to 394 feet west.
After discussion re budget..
It was moved by Councilman Imperial, second by Councilman Cichy to approve the
recommendation of the Traffic Commission and authorize expenditure for CC-G (1) -
Walnut Grove Avenue - Left Turn Pocket and CC-G (2) - Garvey Avenue - Lighting.
It was moved by Mayor pro tem Taylor, second by Councilman Cichy to amend the foregoing
motion to approve CC-G (2) and refer it to the Redevelopment Agency for consideration
in funding.
The amendment was withdrawn with consent of the 2nd (Funded in Lighting District)
Roll Call Vote as follows: (on original motion)
AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Discussion followed re: CC-G (3) with concerns stated regarding refrigeration truck
noise and nuisance.
It was established that San Gabriel Blvd. has been a truck route since incorporation
of the City,
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Imperial to approve the
recommendation of the Traffic Commission as stated on the consent calendar.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Trujillo
NOES: Taylor
ABSENT: None
The Meeting Recessed at.9:00 P.M. The Meeting Reconvened at 9:22 P.M.
5. CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT 31238.
Planning Director Sullivan presented his memo and response from Cal-Trans regarding
the sound attenuation.wall for this proposed tract. He presented diagrams of staff
suggestions for sound attenuation including wall, berm, and landscaping - and
recommended that the Tentative Tract be approved with all conditions as set forth
in the County Subdivision Committee report and as set forth in the Staff report
with exception of those conditions relating to the wall which would be installed
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Cal-Trans.
City Itanager Tripepi questioned responsibility for maintenance of the berms/slopes...
Staff to resolve before request for approval of final Tract Map.
Attorney Dilkes suggested that the Tentative Tract could be approved with provisions
that a sound attenuation facility satisfactory to Cal Trans and the City Engineer
shall be constructed between the Freeway and the Subdivision and arrangements for
maintenance of the facility shall be finalized before approve of the final Tract Map.
It was moved by Councilman Hunter; second by Councilman Cichy to approve Tentative
Tract 31238 subject to staff recommendations above and to approve the Environmental
Impact Report and findings contained in the staff report - the map being approved
is map number two...
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Taylor
FORMAL RESOLUTION TO BE PRESENTED AT THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING...
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6. REQUEST OF AEROSPACE CORPORATION
Mr. Ford Cox - Representing the Aerospace Corporation was in attendance to
respond to Council questions.
Mr. Cox explained that this was a pilot program funded by the Federal Government.
Aerospace is not building the electronic devices - but are serving as program agents.
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Cichy to approve the request
by Aerospace Corporation for placement of electronic devices designed to maintain
and control cargo truck-related thefts with the condition that the necessary
permits or agreements are executed between Aerospace and the Utility Companies.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial
NOES: Taylor, Trujillo
ABSENT: None
Mayor Trujillo asked that Item 119 be considered at this time.
9. CONSIDERATION OF DEFERRED MOTION/SAN GABRIEL VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF CITIES
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Taylor that the City of
Rosemead join the San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities..
Councilman Frank Townsend, of Alhambra, spoke in behalf of the San Gabriel Valley
Association of Cities. He stated there are currently 15 member cities and welcomed
Rosemead - advising of the next meeting on October 23th.
Poll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
7. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION REQUEST RE: MEETING PLACE
Council concurred that the meeting places should remain status quo at this time.
8. CONSIDERATION OF TERMINATION OF FRANCHISE AGREE14ENT/CATV
Deferred to Next Regular Meeting
10. CONSIDERATION OF DATES FOR STUDY SESSION AND REVENUE SHARING HEARINGS
The Meeting Recessed at 10:1.7 P.M. The Meeting Reconvened at 10:32 P.M.
Council agreed to meet in study session on 11/23/76 at 6730 P.M. to discuss
agenda format, 7-member Human Resources Commission. Revenue Sharing Meeting
deferred until after the first of the year.
11. COi"24UNICATIONS:
A. WRITTEN
1) Mayor Trujillo referred to the letter placed in Council boxes regarding
the N.Y.P.U.M Program signed by Alex Yusem, Principal of Garvey School.
Information received for future consideration...
B. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
Councilman Hunter:
1) Referred to problems with the P.A. System and asked that it be checked...
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Mayor pro tem Taylor:
1) Asked status of Liability Insurance Problems..
City Manager Tripepi stated that it will be a subject of the next City Manager's
Meeting.
2) Asked if Rosemead is active in the National Municipal League and questioned
the benefits..
City Manager Tripepi responded that the Annual Meeting brings cities together to
discuss problems between the cities and the federal level of government.
3) Asked for information regarding arguments in favor and against the proposed
ballot measure on I-larch 8, 1977. Asked if he might participate in the
preparation of the argument for..
4) Questioned attendance at the League of California Cities Meeting..
5) Asked for information relative to hearings held in Alhambra on sound (Railroad)
attenuation.
6) Asked for report from Traffic Engineer regarding potential hazards on
Landisview Lane due to new tract going in.
Traffic Engineer Envall stated that that report had been placed in the Council boxes
and that another would be directed to Councilman Taylor..
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6 7) Referred to a report re: Charter vs. General Law City and time between preparation
and receipt.
Councilman Imperial:
1) Referred to a marker near the fountain at City Hall honoring those who served
in Vietnam. Councilman Imperial suggested that the plaque/marker be placed,
where it could be better seen by the public.
2) Asked about enforcement of overnight parking due to problems created when the
street sweeper goes by.
City Manager Tripepi:
1) Stated that he will .m~-xeaith members of the Economic Development Committee
on Friday and will report back to Council at the next regular meeting.
C. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
1) Mervin Kennedy, 9139 Marshall, Rosemead - addressed the Council with regard
to the sound system and voice pitch of those using the system.
There being no further business to come before the Council;
It was moved by Mayor pro tem Taylor, second by Councilman Imperial and unanimously
carried to adjourn.
APPflI®VED
Meeting Adjourned at 10:50 P.M.
CITY OF ROSE IEAD
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Cr CLE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF"ROSEl4E