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CC - 03-09-76MINUTES-OF•-THE'ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL MAPu 9, 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 Paul Taylor. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman G. Taylor The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Don Eubanks of the Foursquare Gospel Church ROLL CALL: Present: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo Absent: None Ex officio: Burbank, Davenport, Dilkes, Durham, Foutz, Fleischman, Tripepi, Envall APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 24, 1976 - REGULAR MEETING It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Mayor pro tem Trujillo to approve the minutes of February 24, 1976 as printed. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy,'G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 1. CANVASS OF "PARCH 2 1976 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION A. CLERK'S STATEMENT OF CANVASS City Clerk Davenport stated that •per authorization by Resolution 75-75, she had canvassed the March 2, 1976 General Municipal Election and found the returns to be correct as originally reported. B. RESOLUTION 76-8. DECLARING RESULTS OF ELECTION was read by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL 1IM41CIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY OF ROSEMEAD ON THE 214D DAY OF•MARCH, 1976, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW. It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Mayor pro tem Trujillo to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 76-8. Roll Call 'Vote as 'follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None C. CLERK'S-STATEMENT OF ELECTION RESULTS In accordance with Sections 22932 and 22933 of the Elections Code of the State of California, the results of the General Municipal Election held March 2, 1976 are v as follow: 1) The Whole Number of Votes (ballots).Case in the City of Rosemead at said Election was 4,069. 2) The Names of the Persons Voted For Were: MARVIN JOE CICHY LARRY CIA14CIOLA HERB HUNTER PAUL W. SCHYMOS MICHAEL SMITH JAY T. IMPERIAL ROY T. REVELLES Page Two Council Minutes March 9, 1976 3) The Measure Voted Upon Was: REVENUE LIMIT INCREASE - EL MONTE LTTION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 4) The Office For Which Each Person Was Voted For Is As Follows: THREE OFFICES OPEN FOR MEMBER OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL TO HOLD OFFICE FOR THE FULL TERM OF FOUR (4) YEARS.. 5) The Number of Votes Given At Each Precinct To Each Person, and For and Against Each Measure Was: H w y W H 6 A k~ N z • Fl 2 ~E~..+aa D N .a z W D7 H 7+ O a H W d h H a ~x H H • rn [3 O 6 a y w x vo p+ U Q C: z F C O H O fl N NMJ.iM N Ln%o 1 1 1 1 0 t l l l l l OIW rn IhN ~o MM%Q"n 1 1 1 1 %c 1 1 1 1 1 1 NIn H ri 4 -4,4 -1 r1 rl 1 1 1 1 rl 1 1 1 1 1 1 IT r/ M N O N M J N 01 I 1 1 1 W 1 I 1 1 I I M I n W O, u'1 ✓1 .DWA W I I 1 I I I 1 1 I 1 00 .•1 N%O M r1 •.1n V) 1' u1 14 %0 W W -:r %0 ri 1'%O W W OOm W l'Ln`1 dMA0%W Nnr0rN r 1' 1.4 .i rl rf J n rf W O rt 1~ to W rl ~o rl N t` J U'1 A N N I NIN O~ J N O T V1 .•1 .•1 W ~O 1-1 rl 1 rf V1 rl N ri rl 1-1 r/ rf 1 ~ W NCO M W Nd\ rIM A W rIO O N~ON~'f 1 toll' MJJ J MMMJ Ln MN V1J ON J J MM 1 W n AAr40 W%OW O+O+W A W MM~p J~o N-fl W~D O O~O~ W O~O~N ,ON NJ~O ~DMJNMJ rirl rl r/ rl r/ ~ T r.l M10 O N J %o l l J W C )w M r l N O r i W J 1JN NMMIn 0lo NPM O%O N W W ON MA H r/ ri •-1 r•l rt r/ wi rl .•i N N N W J,o W JJMMW in MM. 0"~o.DarnLM NALn M WMA~D J In %0 O. J%c W JJ JMN 1LM H M NMOAJ W %O W 1`•DM 14 O. O N In %0 OH Olco O~ M O M W C O N O M V 1 A N O~ O N C% r1 ra .•1 rl rt H r/ 14 r 1-4 l ,~.1 y W 0 O W D ,.4 en LnnW0 NMNn O%HN V1 %O W rlM1 N 6 ,.1 q -4 '•1e-1 NNNNNMMJ N H d F Pi U U W t S F-. "~1 w 6 A H A O W U O y I 0 Page Three Council Minutes March 9, 1976 D. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS Newly Elected Council Members Cichy, Hunter, & Imperial were administered the Oath of Office by City Clerk Davenport. E. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION Certificates of Election were presented by the City Clerk to the Newly Elected Council Members. F. PRIVILEGE OF FLOOR TO OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBERS Outgoing Council Member Andersen gave parting statements relative to his 16 years of service with the City of Rosemead. Outgoing Council Member (Mayor) Paul Taylor gave parting statements relative to his 14 years of service (Council & Commissions) with the City of Rosemead. G. NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS SEATED... Reelected Council Member Cichy and Newly Elected Council Members Hunter & Imperial were seated... Mayor pro tem Trujillo accepted the gavel and welcomed the newly elected members... H. PRIVILEGE OF FLOOR TO NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Members Cichy, Hunter, & Imperial extended appreciation to all those who supported them and pledged their support to the entire City of Rosemead. 2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS! Mayor pro tem Trujillo relinquished the gavel to City Manager Tripepi. ELECTION OF MAYOR Mr. Tripepi declared nominations open for office of Mayor. Councilman Cichy nominated Mayor pro tem Trujillo. Councilman Imperial nominated Councilman Gary Taylor. Councilman Taylor declined the nomination. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Cichy that the nominations be closed and that Mayor pro tem Roberta Trujillo be elected Mayor of the City of Rosemead. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo NOES: Hunter ABSENT: None Councilman Jay Imperial stated that he had errored in voting.. It was moved by Councilman Cichy, second by Councilman Taylor and unanimously carried to conduct the vote on Mayor again. AYES: Cichy, Taylor, Trujillo NOES: Hunter, Imperial ABSENT: None Mr. Tripepi relinquished the gavel to Mayor Roberta Trujillo. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Trujillo declared nominations open for the office of Mayor pro tem. Councilman Cichy nominated Councilman Taylor. It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Cichy that nominations be closed and Councilman Gary Taylor be elected as Mayor pro tem of the City of Rosemead. Page Four City Council March 9, 1976 Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Trujillo NOES: NONE ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Taylor Mayor Trujillo expressed her intent to be an active Mayor.. Mayor Trujillo recognized Sally Tanner from Congressman Danielson's office... 3. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: A. MR. LOREN RIGHTMEIER: Not in attendance.. B. RUTH KIRKBY, PRESIDENT OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Addressed the Council expressing the Chamber's desire to support this Council. 4. LEGISLATIVE: A. ORDINANCE NO. 412. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE FOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Attorney Dilkes read Ordinance 412 by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS It was moved by Mayor pro tem Taylor, second by Councilman Hunter to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 412. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Imperial expressed a desire to have the code further amended by adding the Del Mar Market as an additional posting place. No Objections... B. ORDINANCE 413. ZONE CHANGE 75-75 Councilman Hunter asked that this item be deferred to the next regular meeting. No Objections.. 5. CONSIDERATION OF STREET NAME CHANGE There were no requests to address the Council.. City Manager Tripepi summarized his memo dated March 4, 1976, recommending that Ramona Boulevard north of the San Bernardino Freeway be changed to Olney Street. It was moved by Mayor pro tem Taylor, second by Councilman Cichy to approve the foregoing recommendation and request the proper legal documents be prepared. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilman Herbert Hunter requested items CC-2, 3, & 4 be deferred to the next meeting. There were No Objections... It was requested that items CC-1, 5, 7, & 9 be removed for discussion.. I - Page Five Council Minutes March 9, 1976 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING MOTION: CC-6 APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 - COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER Recomm: Approve Change Order (New Deduction of $526.75) CC-8 CLAIM AGAINST CITY/HUFF Recomm: Reject Claim CC-10 REQUEST TO ATTEND TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC WORKS CONFERENCE/TRAFFIC ENGINEER Recomm: Approve $50 Appropriation CC-11 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - MAYORS AND COUNCILMEMBERS INSTITUTE Recomm: Approve Attendance by Council & City Manager CC-12 SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONE CHANGE 75-76..Date April 13, 1976 Recomm: Set as Requested SUGGESTED ACTION: CONCUR IN RECOMMENDATION ON CONSENT CALENDAR..(See next page) Page Six Council Minutes March 9, 1976 It was moved by Mayor pro tem Taylor, second by Councilman Cichy to approve CC-6, 8, 10, 11, and 12 as recommended. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None CC-1 RESOLUTION 76-9. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS Report from Finance Committee: Councilman Cichy suggested that there is no further need for the Finance Committee and asked that it be dissolved at this time.. No Objections. City Treasurer Foutz read Resolution 76-9 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS APID DEMANDS IN THE SU14 OF $192,846.48 NUMBERED 20650 THROUGH 20804 INCLUSIVELY. Mayor pro tem Taylor requested information regarding check 20766 be placed in his box. It was moved by Councilman Cichy, second by Councilman Imperial to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 76-9. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo !40ES : None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Hunter (due to check to his company) CC-5 DINSMOOR HERITAGE HOUSE FURNISHINGS Recomm: Authorize purchase of Early American Chest ($225) It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Mayor pro tem Taylor to approve the foregoing request. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None CC-7 APPROVAL OF BUDGET CALENDAR Recomm: Accept as Presented (Adoption 6/28/76) Mayor pro tem Taylor requested evening budget session meetings to encourage citizen participation. No Objections... It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Mayor pro tem Taylor to approve the budget calendar as proposed. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None CC-9 CLAIM AGAINST CITY/STAFFORD Retomm: Reject Claim Court & Attorney Costs were discussed... It was moved by Mayor pro tem Taylor, second by Councilman Hunter to Reject the Stafford Claim and refer to the Insurance Carrier. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo, NOES: None ABSENT: None Page Seven Council Minutes March 9, 1976 REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED.. 6. REVIEW OF HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION It was consensus of Council to refer the "911" Emergency Communication System back to the Human Resources Commission for further review and investigation of both sides of the issue... It was also the Consensus of the Council to set a Study Session to Consider all City Commissions.... Study Session set for Tuesday, May 11, 1976 at 6:30 p.m. 7. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER/FUNDING FOR MINOR MOVEMENTS/ROSEMEAD & VALLEY City Manager Tripepi presented a letter from the Department of Transportation dated February 9, 1976 which explained the City's share of future FAU Funds and stating that the present goal is to construct this project in 1977. 8. 4TH OF JULY/BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Director of Recreation & Parks Burbank presented his memo dated January 21, 1976 which suggests that if the City plans to commemorate the Bicentennial Year in conjunction with the 4th of July - that it be incorporated with the City's Anniversary Celebration on July 4th for this year only. It was moved by Mayor pro tem Taylor, second by Councilman Imperial to approve the foregoing recommendation to incorporate the City's Anniversary Celebration with the 4th of July/Bicentennial Celebration and to hold it on July 4th for this year only. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 9. NOTICING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS Methods of noticingwere discussed (youth groups, newsletter, mailing, posting, newspaper ads requesting help from interested persons) Councilman G. Taylor stated that mailing to 1,141 persons recently brought very little response. Mervyn Kennedy, 9139 Marshall, Rosemead - Addressed the Council suggesting the use of the City Newsletter for notices.. It was moved by Mayor pro tem Taylor, second by Councilman Cichy to direct the / 5M / b City Attorney to prepare a Resolution providing for and authorizing expenditure for public notice for General Plan Amendments in addition to legal notice as provided for in the Municipal Code - that added notice to include use of the quarterly newsletter and posting every 300 feet in he ublic right-of-wa when a specific section in the city is being considerevt. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None The Meeting Recessed at 9:15 p.m. It Reconvened at 9:36 p.m. • Page Eight Council Minutes March 9, 1976 10. COUNCIL OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 1500 (Song) i City Manager Tripepi presented his letter to the Council which summarizes the subject Sentate Bill and urged the Council to take a firm stand in opposing passage of SB1500 and notify our State Senator, Assemblyman and Supervisor of this action. It was moved by Mayor pro tem Taylor, second by Councilman Cichy to accept the foregoing recommendation opposing SB1500. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 11. TRAFFIC COMMISSION: 12. 13 A. WALNUT GROVE AVENUE TRUCK ROUTE Traffic Engineer Envall presented the Update Memorandum dated: March 4, 1976 and the Traffic Commission recommendation that Walnut Grove Avenue be maintained as a truck route.. Alternatives were discussed.-Council authority re: time limits was discussed.. Mr. Ralph Watts, 4821 Walnut Grove Ave. addressed the Council regarding the noise and the hours the trucks use the route. Mayor pro tem Taylor suggested that the City Staff check procedure in San Marino, Arcadia, Alhambra, and Bradbury relative to truck routes. No Objections... Deferred at this time... ANNEXATION/LANDISVIEW LANE (DeCoker) Mayor pro tem Taylor requested further information regarding this annexation and explanation of the decision for one large annexation as opposed to two smaller ones.. Councilman Imperial asked that this item be deferred... No Objections... COMMUNICATIONS: A. WRITTEN: 1) BOARD OF SUPERVISORS/GENERAL REVENUE SHARING This letter dated February 27, 1976 over the signature of Supervisor Baxter Ward urged the City of Rosemead to support the County's efforts in obtaining Congressional support to continue the General Revenue Sharing Program. Mayor Trujillo stated that there is a concerted effort planned by the League of California Cities and the California Contract Cities Assn. for support of General Revenue Sharing. It was moved by Mayor pro tem Taylor, second by Councilman Cichy to join with the Board of Supervisors in its effort to support continuation of the General Revenue Sharing Pr Program and that a strongly worded letter be forwarded to all concerned.. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo NOES None ABSENT: None Councilman Cichy suggested a telegram might be in order - stating our position and that our position be made known to those traveling to Washington on behalf of General Revenue Sharing. City Manager Tripepi responded relative to the City's depend ace on General Revenue Sharing - stating that the City of Rosemead is not relying on General Revenue Sharing from an operational standpoint. Page Nine Council Minutes March 9, 1976 2) CITY OF TORRANCE/AID TO CITIES GAS TAX PROGRAM Received and'Filed... 3) CITY OF TEMPLE CITY/COMPETITION FOR FEDERAL GRANTS It was moved by Mayor pro tem Taylor, second by Councilman Hunter to direct the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution recommending that the Southern California Association of Governments refrain from competing for State and Federal grants. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, Hunter, Imperial, Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT. None 4) CITY OF PICO RIVERA/RESOLUTION RE: SPRAY PAINT CANS Councilman Cichy asked that recent Court Decisions be checked regarding this subject. Resolution Received.. 5) CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION/MEETING NOTICE Notice of Monthly Meeting to be held March 17th received.. 6) RTD/REQUEST FOR USE OF FACILITY City Manager Tripepi presented this letter requesting use of the City Council Chambers for an area meeting. No Objections... Staff to Schedule... The Meeting was Adjourned to an Agency Meeting at 10:05 p.m. The Meeting Reconvened at 11:08 p.m. B. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS Councilman Hunter: 1) Expressed his feeling that this Council will work for Rosemead... and asked that'aameeting be scheduled with Supervisor Schabarum. 2) Expresbed to City Attorney Dilkes the. reservations of some,of the ability of a law firm that represented people vs city to properly represent the City of Rosemead. Attorney Dilkes referenced his services for and against redevelopment questions in various cities, and pledged his best to Rosemead. Mayor pro tem Taylor: 1) Asked about labor problems at the Community Center.. Recreation & Park Director Burbank reported a $600 difference between the Contractor and Sub relative to grading - and will request a letter from the Labor Commission regarding the carpenter problem. 2) Asked that information relative to Charter Cities be given to the two new Council Members.. 3) Asked that past Councilman Pike's picture be placed with the other Council pictures in the chambers.. 4) Asked that the City Attorney check allegations against three Council Members as reported in the newspaper on Tuesday, February 24, 1976. 5) Asked the City Attorney to check campaign statements for proper filing in accordance with state law.. Page Ten Council Minutes March 9, 1976 City Attorney Dilkes: 1) Advised the Council that the City's Conflict of Interests Code is due by October 1, 1976. Councilman Cichy: 1) Asked that staff prepare an initial study for budget time regarding the Dial-A-Ride System and the 911 Emergency Phone System.. Councilman Imperial: . 1) Questioned the time and cost in pursuing campaign allegations.. There being no further business to come before the Council; It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Mayor pro tem Taylor to Adjourn. Unanimously Carried... Meeting Adjourned at 11:17 p.m.