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MINUTES OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 14, 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 Imperial
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Don Eubank - Foursquare Gospel Church
ROLL CALL:
Present:. Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo
Absent: None
Ex officio: Dickey, Dilkes, Fleischman, Foutz, Sullivan, Tripepi, Young
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - AUGUST 24, 1976 Deferred to Next Meeting
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. ORDINANCE 420. ADOPTING ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE BY REFERENCE
Attorney Dilkes read Ordinance 420 by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO SECTION
50022.2 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, ORDINANCE NO. 4729 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
ENTITLED "THE ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE" AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
Mayor Trujillo requested anyone wishing to address the Council on any of the Public
Hearings to please stand and be sworn ...City Clerk Young administered the oath...
The Hearing Opened at 8:10 P.M. No one responded and it closed immediately.
It was moved by Mayor pro tem Taylor, second by Councilman Imperial to waive further
reading and adopt Ordinance 420.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
B. RESOLUTION 76-48A. CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS (2479 JACKSON AVE)
Attorney Dilkes read Resolution 76-48A by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THERE (GARVALIA AVE., SOUTH SIDE
2479 JACKSON AVE)
The Hearing Opened at 8:11 P.M.
Mrs. Valderama, 2414 Paljay, Rosemead (re: 2479 Jackson Ave.) addressed the Council
regarding this assessment - indicating no complaint about the amount of the assessment
but expeessed disagreement regarding her driveway that was damaged during the work;
and to grades.
The Hearing was closed at 8:20 P.M.
Council concurred that Staff should meet with Mrs. Valderama and prepare a recommendation
for the Council.
Resolution deferred to Next Meeting...
C. RESOLUTION 76-49A. CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS (2441 & 2447 JACKSON AVE.)
Attorney Dilkes read Resolution 76-49A by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (JACKSON AVE., NEST SIDE)..
2441 & 2447 JACKSON AVE.
The Hearing opened at 8:30 P.M. No one responded and it closed immediately.
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It was moved by Mayor pro tem Taylor, second by Councilman imperial to waive further
reading and adopt Resolution 76-49A.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
A. MR. LOREN RIGHTMEIER,8724 Valley Blvd., Rosemead...
Addressed the Council regarding recent staff actions relative to complaints
against his.property.
B. MR. ROBERT RITCHIE, 9355 Glendon Way, Rosemead...
Addressed the Council regarding actions and procedure of noticing special meetings
urging Council to take actions at regularly scheduled meetings.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
A. ORDINANCE 421. AMENDING REQUIREMENTS OF THE PO ZONE
Attorney Dilkes read ordinance 421 by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE REQUIREMENTS
OF THE P-0 ZONE BY DELETING THE PRESENT PART VIII OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE AND
ENACTING A NEW PART VIII THEREIN.
It was moved by Mayor pro tem Taylor, second by Councilman Imperial to adopt
ordinance 421.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Cichy
B. ORDINANCE 422. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2704
Attorney Dilkes read Ordinance 422 by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE REQUIREMENTS
FOR PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS ON THE COUNCIL AGENDA.
It was moved by Councilman Cichy, second by Councilman Imperial to waive further
reading and Introduce Ordinance 422.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The Meeting Recessed at 8:58 P.M. The Meeting Reconvened at 9:12 P.M.
ORAL(COMMUNICATIONS REOPENED... No Objections by Council
C. Mr. Alex Vollaire of Muscatel Ave. and Ms. Bessie Epps of Palmcreek Drive
addressed the Council expressing their concern and that of their neighbors of
the problems experienced during the recent rain with the,new Development
(Tract 32079) on Landisview Lane. They presented pictures taken of the
drainage, silt, and cracks in the hillside and stated objection to the present
drainage plan for the Tract. They also complained of the construction materials
blocking the sidewalks.
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It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Imperial that Council instruct
Staff to get with the County Engineer on a priority basis to solve the immediate
problem and to report back to Council with alternatives to solve this problem
for the future.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4. CONSENT CALENDAR: CC-D, CC-E, and CC-F were removed for discussion
CC-A RESOLUTION 76-60. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
Recomm: Waive Reading and Adopt
CC-B CLAIM AGAINST CITY/COLEMAN & SCHUBERT
Recomm: Reject Claim
CC-C CLAIM AGAINST CITY/OLIVIA ISABEL LUNA
Recomm: Reject Claim
It was moved by Councilman Cichy, second by Councilman Imperial to approve the
Consent Calendar Items A, B. & C and Concur in Recommendations.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CC-D ANNEXATION UPDATE (Landisview Lane & Muscatel Ave)
Recomm: Receive
Administrative Assistant Hannah reported that most information for the applications
to LAFCO was finalized today and that maps are being prepared by the County Engineers
office. He indicated the probable approval by LAFCO due to the attempt to annex
the entire island as opposed to the portioning-He stated a current 50% to 60%
for the proposed annexation and a 40% to 50% opposition.
It was moved by Councilman Cichy, second by Mayor pro tem Taylor to receive the report.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CC-E AGREEMENT WITH FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICE OF WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
Recomm: Approve Agreement & Authorize Mayor to Execute
Mr. Leland Gunn, President of the Board of Directors of Family Counseling addressed
the Council urging approval of the Agreement ($3,000)..
Discussion followed regarding services provided, duplication of effort, and funding
provided through other City sponsored projects.
It was moved by Councilman Imperial, second by mayor Trujillo to approve the
Agreement and authorize the mayor to execute.
Roll Call vote as follows:
AYES: Imperial, Trujillo
NOES: Cichy, Hunter, Taylor
ABSENT: None
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The Meeting Recessed at 9:52 P.M.
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The Meeting Reconvened at 10:08 P.M.
CC-F ADOPTION OF BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1976-77
Recomm: Adopt Final Budget as Presented
Council expressed concern of the increased Law Enforcement Budget (158 increase and
40% higher than last budget).. Discussion of viable alternatives followed.. Staff
to research and study alternative plans and report to Council... (to include
independent city % of increase)..
Concern of $10,000 budgeted in account 2179 was expressed by Councilman Imperial.
Acct. 9613 - $3,000 discussed.
It was moved by Mayor pro tem Taylor, second by Councilman Cichy that the $3,000
in account 9613 be deleted from the budget.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: Hunter
ABSENT: None
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Imperial to adopt the
Budget for Fiscal Year 1976-77 (with changes as indicated above).
Roll Call vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
5. CONSIDERATION OF $500 DONATION - WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY HEALTH FAIR
City Manager Tripepi advised the Council of action by surrounding cities.
It was moved by Mayor pro tem Taylor, second by Councilman Imperial to receive
the request and take no:action.
Roll Call vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
6. C014SIDERATION OF PROPOSAL FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION/SAN GABRIEL BLVD. (H.M. Scott)
City Manager Tripepi presented,the letter of proposal for right-of-way acquisition
dated September 9, 1976 from H. M. Scott & Associates, Inc, with estimated costs
of $55,000; and recommended a contract be prepared and the mayor authorized to execute.
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Cichy to accept the proposal
from H. M. Scott & Associates and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
7. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
1) NOTICE OF CONTRACT CITIES MEETING..... Received
2) MAILGRAM/SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT
It was moved by Councilman Cichy, second by Councilman Hunter that this Council
support the stand of the RTD Board of Directors against inflationary rates with
the following Resolution:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD SUPPORTING THE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT IN ITS STAND IN THE PRESENT STRIKE LED BY THE
UNITED TRANSPORTATION UNION.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: Imperial
ABSENT: None
B. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
Councilman Taylor:
1) DISCUSSION OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER... Councilman Taylor requested verbatim
minutes of the following discussion..No Objections from Council...
Mayor Trujillo: Councilman Taylor, you requested to discuss Planning Commissioner..
Taylor: Yes, the Council had not had information previously which I requested that they
be given and whatever consideration they have given to this information - if they
have given it any..and I would "again make the motion that there be a new apointee
to the Planning Commission - or perhaps first that Mr. DeTora be removed from
the Planning Commission.
Trujillo: Councilman Taylor - All Council Members did receive that memorandum. You have
made a motion. Is there a second to the motion? Motion dies for lack of a
second.
Imperial: Even though the motion died for lack of a second, I would like to know what this
is all about. I am a little bit in the dark.
Trujillo: Councilman Imperial, we have discussed this item and I don't think it is
necessary to keep on dragging it out publically myself.
Imperial: Madame Mayor - that is the reason that I want an explanation because I don't
think there is any reason to drag it out.
Trujillo: That is correct. I agree with you..
Imperial: Madame Mayor - as a Council Person and responsible to X amount of people I
deserve an explanation.
Trujillo: You want to hear it again. Alright..Councilman Taylor
Taylor: As far as I am concerned, I have an obligation - no matter what the issue is
to bring it to this Council and that is one of the priorities required .
under ...well in researching several incidents in the past that is the first
thing a Councilman must do is give the governing body the option to take action
on it. And as far as I'm concerned, I've taken enough action on it and I have
presented it tonight and the issue was chosen to not be acted upon by this
Council and as far as I'm concerned.it is a dead issue now,- with this council.
Trujillo: Yes it is. Councilman Imperial did you have anything else to say?
Imperial: Yes Madame Mayor, I am very happy to hear Councilman Taylor say it is a dead
issue - I am tired of hearing..
Taylor: With this Council Mr. Imperial..
Imperial: (After mayor requesting two Councilmen to go through Chair) I am very happy to
hear it is a dead issue because I think I have heard enough about it and I am
well aware of what the situation is. I feel there is no basis for this thing.
I feel that-:........ if any member of this Council had any complaints..Any
accusation to make, then I believe that that Council Person has an obligation
to this Community - to this Council to make that accusation and get this thing
out into the open. If there is no accusation to be made then I very well feel
that it should be a dead issue and not to be brought-up anymore.
Taylor: Madame Mayor..
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Trujillo: Councilman Taylor - We have had enough discussion on this...
Taylor: No, I think you are missing the point. Was this information given to Mr. Imperial?
Trujillo: It was distributed to all council Members..
Taylor: No no wait a minute. Mr. Imperial says he doesn't understand it. Mr. Imperial,
do you have the information?
Trujillo: Gentlemen..The Chair is going to rule on this..We are not going to get into a
public debate.If two Council Members wish to discuss this item privately, fine..
right now the hour is getting late and I would like to get into matters from
City Officials... Councilman Cichy, do you have anything?
Imperial: Madame Mayor, I don't like being censored. I don't think the strike of that
gavel is going to resolve this issue Madame Mayor.
Trujillo: Councilman Imperial, this is something that can be discussed in private. I will
not have two Council Members debating something that has been discussed at
previous meetings already.
Imperial: O.K., May i just answer Councilman Taylor's question..
Hunter: If I might..The Chair is in order..and properly done. Mr. Taylor made a motion,
it died for lack of a second. He stated that it was a dead issue.And the Chair
is in order and I will support you in it.
Taylor: One thing Madame Mayor. Will you so put it in the minutes that it is a dead
issue with this Council.
Mayor Trujillo: Fine....
Councilman Cichy:
1) Referred to increase of traffic accidents in the City even though citations
are up..Requested possible Traffic Commission study..
2) Asked that Staff attend the Prop 9 Meeting and make an oral report to Council.
No Objections to Staff and Committee (Imperial a Taylor) attending meeting
on September 29th.
3) Referred to a meeting attended by Councilman Imperial with regard to
Agenda Outlines..
Councilman Imperial:
1) Reported on Outline suggested at meeting mentioned by Mr. Cichy - stating that
we pretty much follow the pattern that they did in this conference..
Referred to packet made available to Council People..
Councilman Hunter:
1) Referred to a Petition handed to him at 5:00 p.m...which was copied and
passed out to Council Members.... containing 24 signatures.. as follows:
For the past several years, the employees of Montgomery Wards have used the
streets of LaPresa and Bartlett for all day parking, necessitating the resident,
their family and friends to park mid-way down the block. Ile have watched the
street cleaner drive down the center of the street through no choice of his own.
It does not seem unreasonable for us to suggest that Montgomery-Wards provide
their employees with off-the-street parking.
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Taylor that Staff (mainly
the City Manager) get with the Traffic Engineer and work out this problem
immediately.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Trujillo requested Council notification of time and place of meeting...
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2) Asked the City Attorney to advise on a personnel session which involves
a person in a non-profit organization in the City - with possible litigation.
The Meeting Recessed at 10:48 P.M. The Meeting Reconvened at 10:58 P.M.
Attorney Dilkes stated that he conferred with Councilman Hunter and the matters
raised are of possible serious criminal activity. Mr. Dilkes recommended that
he refer the item to City Manager Tripepi and himself and that they would look
into the matter and report back to him.
Councilman Taylor;
2) Requested verbatim discussion on the Planning Commissioner (tonight) to
close out the item.. No Objections..
3) Asked for copy of Santa Rosa Charter..
4) Requested a map for the CBD relative to decorative lighting..
(showing boundaries..)
5) Invited any information from Staff or Council regarding a Charter..
6) Requested a report on the Card vs. Merit Court Case (So. Pasadena)..
Mr. Dilkes referred this to Agency Attorney Wallin...
7) Referred to problem with refrigeration trucks parking on San Gabriel Blvd.
adjacent to some residential property.
ROBERT DE COKER, 8617 Landisview Lane, Rosemead... referred to the subject problem
and suggested that signs - such as they have posted in So. E1 Monte - might be
posted, restricting this parking...
Assistant City Manager Dickey reported that contact was made with Carrows
Restaurant and that they stated efforts would be made to have deliveries made
without refrigeration running. Mr. Dickey referred to a complaint received
just today.
Referred to Traffic Commission..
Councilman Imperial suggested that the area be painted for autos - with red area
in between which would eliminate parking for trucks.
Mayor Trujillo suggested that a weight restriction might accomplish the same thing.
Mayor Trujillo:
1) Stated repeated complaints from residents near Walnut Grove and Klingerman
due to length of signal.. Asked that the signal be checked. .
2) Reported that Councilman Imperial, Assistant City Manager Dickey and she had
attended the meeting of the Mid-Valley Manpower Consortium last evening.
The Board took action to approve Rosemead's admittance to the Consortium -
but that according to their By-Laws, that recommendation has to go to each
of the 5 cities now belonging to the Consortium.
Mayor Trujillo advised that due to contract with the County (about 1st of Oct.)
Rosemead should be prepared with necessary legal document and appointment of
two Council Members for the Board.
Councilman Hunter Nominated Councilman Imperial and Councilman Taylor to represent
the City of Rosemead on that Board (if accepted)..
Councilman Taylor declined the nomination..
It was moved by Mayor Trujillo, second by Councilman Hunter to appoint
Councilman Imperial and Councilman Cichy to the Board for the Mid-Valley Manpower_
Consortium.
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Roll Call Vote as follows:'
AYES: Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINi Cichy - -
City Attorney Dilkes:
1)""Reported on summons & complaint served by Emma Huff (claim denied 3/16/76)
That will be transmitted to the County Counsel and they have assured him
that they will represent the City.-
2) Asked for Executive Session regarding this item which involved litigation
and offer for settlement...
Meeting Adjourned at 11:17 P.M. Meeting Reconvened at 11:37 P.M.
Attorney Dilkes reported that Council met in executive session to discuss a
matter of litigation on file in the Los Angeles Superior Court. The council
voted to reject the matter at this time and continue discussion with the other
party. Also instructed to proceed to prepare the case for trial...
City Attorney to prepare further information for distribution to Council...
C. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE... There were none...
ADJOUR1414ENT :
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Imperial and unanimously
carried to adjourn.
Meeting Adjourned at 11:40 P.M.
MAYOR OF THE CITY~SE~~