CC - 08-10-76r`• *INUTES OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY CAOCIL
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 10, 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 pro tem Taylor.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Hunter
The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Don Eubank of the Rosemead Foursquare Church
ROLL CALL:
Present: Hunter, Imperial,
Absent: Cichy, Trujillo
Ex officio: Dickey, Dilkes,
Taylor
Hannah,'Sullivan, Burbank, Young
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 27, 1976 - REGULAR MEETING
Mayor pro tem Taylor asked that the minutes be deferred, asking that reference be
made in the minutes to discussion of those items to be considered at the 8/3/76
meeting.. (Page 12 of the 7127/76 minutes revised)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. REVISION OF PO ZONE - AMENDMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND APPROVAL OF
NEGATIVE DECLARATION..
Planning Director Sullivan presented the factual data and the Planning`Commission's
recommendation to adopt the amendments to the P-O Professional Office Zone.
The Public Hearing was opened at 8:13 P.M.
Mayor pro tem Taylor requested anyone wishing to address the Council to please stand
and be sworn. There were none.
The Hearing Closed immediately..
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Imperial to. Approve the
Negative Declaration for amendments to the P-0 Zone of the Rosemead Municipal,Code
and to approve the Planning Commission recommendation for amendments to the P-0 Zone
directing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Hunter, Imperial, Taylor
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cichy, Trujillo
2. PRESENTATIONS:
A. RESOLUTION 76- . COMMENDING ISABEL BROWNELL.. Deferred
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
A. MR. LOREN RIGHTMEIER
Mr. Rightmeier asked that he be allowed to address the Council at the next regular
meeting stating preference in addressing a full Council. No Objections..
B. MR. LUKE GENOVESE, 3632 Chariette, Rosemead.. addressed the Council in behalf
of the Human Resources Commission - advising the Council that the Human Resources
Commission plans to appoint an Advisory Committee with notice of these plans for
the meeting of August 23, 1976 at Zapopan Community Center..
No Objections by Council
4. LEGISLATIVE:
A. ORDINANCE 418. REVISING THE PD ZONE - A14ENDNENT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE
After recommendation by staff and discussion by Council, Section 9120.13 was deleted
from proposed Ordinance 418.
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Attorney Dilkes read Ordinance 418 by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REVISING THE P-D PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE AND
DELETING PART XX OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE AND SUBSTITUTING A NEW PART XX -
P-D ZONE THEREFOR.
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Imperial to waive further
reading and Introduce Ordinance 418.
Roll Call.Vote as follows:
AYES: Hunter, Imperial, Taylor
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cichy, Trujillo
B. ORDINANCE 419. CHANGING ZONE FROM C-1 TO R-3
(ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 76-77/8907 Mission Drive)
Attorney Dilkes read Ordinance 419. by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE FROM C-1 TO R-3 FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 8907 E. MISSION DRIVE AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE
(ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 76-77)
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Imperial to waive further
reading and Adopt Ordinance 419.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Hunter, Imperial, Taylor
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cichy, Trujillo
C. ORDINANCE 420. ADOPTING THE ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE BY REFERENCE
(Introduce and set public hearing for September 14, 1976)
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.
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Imperial to waive further
reading and Introduce Ordinance 420 & set the Public Hearing for September 14, 1976.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Hunter, Imperial, Taylor
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cichy, Trujillo
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor pro tem Taylor requested Items CC-C, CC-E, and CC-F be removed for discussion..
CC-A RESOLUTION 76-40. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS 1975-76
Recomm: Waive Reading and Adopt
CC-B RESOLUTION 76-41. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS 1976-77
Recomm: Waive Reading and Adopt
CC-D RESOLUTION 76-42. ADOPTING 1976 STANDARD SPECS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
Recomm: Waive Reading and Adopt
CC-G REQUEST FOR INCREASE/MERSHANTS BUILDING MAINTENANCE
Recomm: Approve Increase of $25.00 per month effective August 1, 1976
CC-H FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS NORTH OF GARVEY & WESTERLY OF ROSEMEAD PLACE
Recomm: Accept.Improvement & Auth6rize Payment to Contractor per Agreement
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CC-I SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR APPEAL TO PARCEL MAP 6805 - VARIANCE NO. 82
Recomm: Set Public Hearing for August 24, 1976
CC-J ROSEMEAD LIGHTING DISTRICT LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Recomm: Authorize legal description to conform all portions of the City of
Rosemead to the Rosemead Lighting District
CC-K VACATION REQUEST/CITY MANAGER
Recomm: Approve as Requested
It was moved by Councilman Imperial, second by Councilman Hunter to concur in
the recommendations on the Consent Calendar excepting CC-C, E, and F.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Hunter, Imperial, Taylor
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cichy, Trujillo
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
CC-C RESOLUTION 76-43. REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO DIRECT THE COUNTY ASSESSOR
TO BREAK OUT DISBURSEMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT FUNDING ON ANNUAL REPORT.
Recomm: Waive Reading and Adopt
Attorney Dilkes read Resolution 76-43 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING INFORMATION ON
PROPERTY TAX DIVERSION BY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES.
Discussion followed regarding this request pertaining to all projects throughout
the County of Los Angeles.
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Imperial to waive further
reading and adopt Resolution 76-43.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Hunter, Imperial, Taylor
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cichy, Trujillo
CC-E RESOLUTION,76-44. APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 1976-77 SALARY RANGES
Recomm: Waive Reading and Adopt
Attorney Dilkes read Resolution 76-44 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ESTABLISHING SALARY RANGES.
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman.Imperial to waive further
reading and adopt Resolution 76-44.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Hunter, Imperial
NOES: Taylor
ABSENT: Cichy, Trujillo
CC-F AIMTDMENT TO AGREEMENT/L.A. COUNTY/STREET MAINTENANCE
Recomm: Approve 2nd Amendment to Agreement and Authorize Mayor to Execute
Council concurred that the City Manager should be the authorized agent referred to
in the agreement.
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Mayor pro tem Taylor to approve the
Amendment to Agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Hunter, Imperial, Taylor
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cichy, Trujillo
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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
6. CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT aft% 3/c?3 o
(Located southwest of the intersection of the Pomona Freeway & San Gabriel Blvd.)
Planning Director Sullivan presented the factual data - referring to denial by the
Planning Commission, input from surrounding neighbors regarding the extension of
Silver Ridge Drive, and recommendation of staff to approve the Tract subject to
the conditions as recommended by the Subdivision Committee and staff.
Mr. Leland Dolley, Attorney representing Operating Industries (Applicant) addressed
the Council at length - stating that the Applicant accepts all conditions of approval
except those requiring the sound attenuation wall.
Mr. Dolley presented a proposed revision to the Tract Map which would retain
Silver Ridge Drive as a cul-de-sac street - and showing realigning of lots around
the cul-de-sac. He asked for Council consideration to alter the understood policy
of through streets and allow a Revised Tentative Tract Map..
Mr. W. J. Lockman, Engineer for the project addressed the Council - presenting
slides and making comparison to another Tract in Rosemead relative to the noise
impact and requirement for a sound wall.
The Meeting Recessed at 9:02 P.M. The Meeting Reconvened at 9:20 P.M.
Lengthy discussion followed regarding the sound level and the question of a sound
attenuation wall.
Gordon Kriegel, Regional Engineer (County of L.A.) addressed the Council relative
to the requirement for noise control..referring to length of time between approval
of the Negative Declaration and Environmental Impact Report of the two Tracts..and
referring to new laws relating to Noise Elements as part of the General Plan.
Mr. H.14. Scott - of H.M. Scott & Associates (Prepared EIR) addressed the Council
referring to methods of measuring sound and the steps taken to measure the noise
level for this proposed Tract.
After further discussion - Staff Recommended with agreement of the Applicants
that the Tentative Tract Map should be resubmitted to the Subdivision Committee
for approval as revised (Silver Ridge Drive) and that the matter be brought back
before the Council on September 28, 1976 for further consideration - at which time.
the Applicants stated that they would have a full noise study completed.
Mayor pro tem. Taylor suggested checking into cost and effect of a procedure
involving sprayed gunnite & cement mix on chain link fencing...
The Applicants, Staff, and Attorneys agreed to meet and work out a solution that might
be acceptable to Council on September 28, 1976...
No Objections by Council to the above steps and deferrment to 9/28/76...
7. CONSIDERATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION/SAN GABRIEL BLVD.
Assistant City Manager Dickey presented the proposal from H.M. Scott & Associates
for acquisition of right-of-way on San Gabriel Blvd. which estimates accomplishment
within 120 days and at an estimated cost of $4,800.00...
Referrence was made to Federal Guidelines applicable in this case...
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Imperial to accept the
foregoing proposal from H.M. Scott & Associates to direct the City Attorney
to prepare the necessary contract incorporating the sections required by Federal
Guidelines - and to authorizethe Mayor to execute.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Hunter, Imperial, Taylor
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cichy, Trujillo
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8. DISCUSSION/CITY CHARTER
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Mayor pro tem Taylor stated that he intends to pursue the City Charter and invited
the Council to gather information.
9. APPOINTMENT OF TRAFFIC COIRIISSIONER (To fulfill term to 10/77)
Councilman Imperial Nominated Mr. Ken Reeves
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Hunter, Imperial
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cichy, Trujillo
ABSTAIN: Taylor
10. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
1) NOTICE OF MONTHLY CONTRACT CITIES MEETING Received for Reservations:...
B. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
City Attorney Dilkes:
1) Asked that Council consider the City Conflict of Interest Code.. Study Session
to be set at the next meeting...
City Clerk Young:
1) Presented a request from the Finance Department for approval of two checks as
follow: (To be placed on the next Demands List)
a) Duran Construction... $6,708.24
b) Rosemead Chamber of Commerce..$1,766.66
It was mvoed by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Imperial to approve the
foregoing request for payment.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Hunter, Imperial, Taylor
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cichy, Trujillo
Mayor pro tem Taylor:
1) Referred to decisions & litigation relating to Redevelopment and to Charter Problems
(Santa Rose) ..requesting information from the City Attorney...
2) Asked status of Bingo Ordinance
3) Asked for an updated Zoning Map... Director of Planning to comply..
4) Asked for memo relative to coverage by workman's compensation insurance for
volunteers working in City Hall.
5) Requested follow-up report from LAPD)& Sheriff's re: erroneous report..
6) Asked status of litigation..llighcliff
7) Asked status of Spray Can Ordinance..
Assistant City Manager Dickey stated that he would request status of Bill currently
under review in the State Legislature...
8) Requested information relative to possible State Funding for sound walls...
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MATTERS FRO11 CITY OFFICIALS CONTD.
9) Asked that Council be given copies of communications relative to
Planning Commissioner DeTora..
C. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Imperial and unanimously
carried to adjourn.
Meeting Adjourned at 10:20 P.M.
CITY E MAYO OF THE CITY F R MEAD