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CC - 01-13-76MINUTES Or THE RO$RMEAD CITY COUNCIL ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA JANUARY lj, 1976 CALL TO ORDER - 8:00 P.6. A Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was held in the Council Chambers of the Rosemead City Hall, 8838 B. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, California and called to order by mayor Paul taylor. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Gary Taylor The invocation was delivered by Reverend Jack Preston ROLL CALL: Present: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo Absent: None Ex officio: Burbank, Davenport, Durham, Fleischman, Foutz, Tripepi, Watson APPROVAL OF MINUTES: DECEMBER 23, 1975 - REGULAR MEETING It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Cichy to approve the minutes of December 23, 1975 as printed. Roll call vote as follows:l AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. MOBILE HOME PARK ORDINANCE Planning Director Sonju presented the Resolution adopted by the Rosemead Planning Commission (75-42) recommending approval of the Mobile Home Ordinance to the City Council. She stated that there had been 3 planning Commission Public Hearings and this is the second Council Public Hearing on the subject Ordinance. A Letter dated January 6, 1976 from C. E. „Bart„ Bartlett, Altetaate Director of the Region #3 Golden State Mobilhome Owners League was received for the record. Mayor Taylor requested anyone wishing to address the Council to please stand and be sworn. There were none.. The Public Hearing opened at 8:12 p.m. No one responded and it closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilwoman Trujillo to instruct the city Attorney to prepare a Mobile Home Ordinance as recommended by the Planning Commission. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 2. PRESENTATIONS 6 REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING PLANNING COMMISSIONER FERL.. A City Plaque was presented to Mrs. Alice Ferl with commendation for her service as city Planning Commissioner. Pictures were taken.. A. REPORT ON HUMAN POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Mr. Peter Krones, Director of the Human Potential Development, Program at Ingleside Hospital addressed the Council reporting on the status of the City Funded Program. Page Two Council Minutes 1/13/76 B. PETITION/WALNUT GROVE RESIDENTS The following petition consisting of 138 signattiies was received by Council for study and consideration by the Traffic Commission. We the undersigned residents bf Walnut Grove (nokth of valley) petition to keep large commercial trucks from using Walnut Grove. .We suggest the trucks use Rosemead Blvd. or San Gabriel Bl%Pd* as an alternates route. The trucks are causing noise pollution and are a hazard 6 families on this street. A Special meeting was suggested.:, Mr. Herman Sanchez, 4827 Walnut Grove, Rosemead addressed the Council regarding the foregoing petition. Mr. Kenneth Piker 9220 Steele St., Rosemead addressed the Council urging consideration of companies involved. C. A. PETER NARDIS/BUSINESS LICENSE FEES Mr. Nardis did not attend the meeting... 3. LEGISLATION: A. ORDINANCE 409. PROVIDING FOR INCREASE IN COUNCIL SALARIES Attorney Watson presented his memorandum dated January 5, 1976 which explains that Government Code Section 36516.2 provides for an increase in Council salaries only on a date on which one or more terms of office of council members expire. Attorney Watson read Ordinance 409 by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN THE SALARIES OF COUNCILMEN. It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Mayor pro tem Trujillo to waive further reading and Introduce ordinance 409. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None CONSENT CALENDAR: Items CC-1, CC-2, CC-3, CC-4, CC-5, CC-8, were removed for discussion. Item CC-11 was deferred. CC-6 AWARD OF CONTRACT/TABLES & TABLE TRUCK/ROSEMEAD RECREATION COMMUNITY CENTER Recomm: Approve Low Bid & Authorize Purchase Order ($4,697.00) CC-7 AWARD OF MONTHLY TREE TRIMMING CONTRACT FOR JANUARY Recomm: Approve Low Bid & Authorize Purchase Order Bids as follow: A-Allied Tree & Lawn Co. $ 895.00 California Tree Service 11058.00 Johnson Tree Service 1,187.00 Evans Tree Service 2,150.00 CC-9 AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND CITY MANAGERS SPRING DEPARTMENT MEETING Recomm: Approve Attendance by City Manager & Administrative Aide CC10 AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICER SEMINAR Recomm: Approve Attendance by Director of Finance CC12 SET PUBLIC HEARING..AMENDMENT TO PD ORDINANCE Recomm: Set Hearing for January 27, 1976 CC-13 REMINDER OF OFF-YEAR CAMPAIGN STATEMENT REPORTING DATE Recomm: Information Item - Receive Page Three Council minutes 1/13/76 It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by.Councilman Cichy to concur in the recommendations on the Consent Ciiehdar, approving 6C-6, CC-4, CC-91CC-10, CC-12, & CC-13. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION CC-1 AGREEMENT/BOYS'CLUB REVENUE SHARING ALLOCATION Recomm: Approve Agreement and authorize mayor to execute. Kenneth Pike, 9220 Steele St., Rosemead addressed the Council asking questions relative to the Boys' Club. Mr. Clayton Hollopeter, Executive Director of the San Gabriel Valley Boys' Club responded. Mr. Juan Nunez, 2704 Del Mar Ave., Rosemead addressed the Council on this subject. Reference was made to the Council being part of the Advisory Board and to the fact there were 3 public hearings on Revenue Sharing expenditures.. It was moved by Mayor pro tem Trujillo, second by Councilman G. Taylor to approve the Agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None CC-2 EXTENSION OF ANIMAL CONTROL AGREEMENT Recomm: Approve Agreement and authorize mayor to execute. Councilman Cichy asked if alternative methods of Animal Control Service are still being pursued. City Manager Tripepi answered in the affirmative. It was moved by Mayor pro tem Trujillo, second by Councilman Andersen to approve the Extension of the Animal Control Agreement with the County and authorize the Mayor to execute. Roll Call vote as follows: AYES. Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None CC-3 RESOLUTION 76-1. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS Recomm: Waive Reading and Adopt Resolution City Treasurer Foutz read Resolution 76-1 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $155,432.60 NUMBERED 20289 THROUGH 20388 INCLUSIVELY. Councilman G. Taylor presented questions on check # 20313 and # 20330 It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen to waive further reading and Adopt Resolution 76-1. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None Page Four Council Minutes 1/13/76 CC-4 BUDGET REVISION/CETA PROGRAM (Memo 1/7/76) Recomm: Approve Revision as requested Mr. Kenneth Pike, 9220 Steele St., Rosemead asked the amount involved in this budget revision. Mr. Pike and all other interested persons were advised that complete agenda packets are made available at City Hall and at the Regional Library on Valley. It was moved by Mayor pro tem Trujillo, second by Councilman Andersen to approve the Budget Revision as requested (net reduction of $4,083).' Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None CC-5 AWARD OF CONTRACT/SEALING OF PAVED STREETS Recomm: Accept Low Bid and Authorize Mayor to Execute Contract Bids as follow: Pavement Coatings .......................$19,398.40 Flex-Paving & Engineering, Inc.......... $20,484.80 Bay Slurry Seal Co., Inc ................$20,652.80 Anderson Bros. Engineering, Inc......... $21,176.00 Kenneth Pike, 9220 Steele St. Rosemead asked about previous years' expenditures for the preventative maintenance program. It was moved by Mayor pro tem Trujillo, second by Councilman Andersen to accept the low bid from Pavement Coating ($19,398.40) and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. . Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo I40ES : None ABSENT: None CC-8 CONSIDERATION OF C°.AIM AGAINST THE CITY/REITZ (Received 1/5/1976) Recomm: Reject Claim and Refer to Insurance Carrier Councilman Cichy asked that staff watch this claim. . . It was moved by Councilman Cichy, second by mayor pro tem Trujillo to Reject the claim of Dorothy Reitz, Administratrix of Estate of Robert Reitz and refer to Insurance Carrier. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED 4. DISCUSSION/ROSEMEAD RECREATION COMMUNITY CENTER CONTRACTOR Councilman G. Taylor stated that he had requested this be on the agenda; and asked that the City stay up on this problem regarding wage complaints against a sub-contractor on the Roc+emedd Community Center to avoid later repercussions. The Meeting Recessed at 9:30 p.m. It Reconvened at 9:45 p.m. Mr. Tom Masterson, Jr., General Contractor for the Rosemead Recreation Community Center addressed the Council clarifying actions to date on the sub-contractor problem. Page Five Council Minutes 1/13/76 5. DISCUSSION/CITY CHARTER Councilman G. Taylor stated that he had requested this agenda item-suggesting that the City might want to consider a Charter to be placed on the ballot this year. City Attorney Watson responded to questions 1) May a Charter City enact its on Procedural ordinance? 2) May a Charter state that the Redevelopment Agency of a City Shall Be the City Council? Discussion followed regarding studies needed and the change in Council Members in March. No Formal Action Taken at This Time..... 6. APPOINTMENT OF RELOCATION APPEALS BOARD MEMBER. Deferred to 1/27/76 7. CONSIDERATION OF STUDY SESSION/CITY HALL HOURS 8. CONSIDERATION OF STUDY SESSION/ZONE CHANGE 75-75 (Area #1 b & c) Study Sessions to be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 1976... 9 A. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE: None B. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: City Manager Tripepi: 1) Clarified authorized attendance at the Planning Institute to include the Director of Planning and Planning Commissioners (as budgeted). No Objections.... Councilman G. Taylor: 1) Commended the Human Resources Commission Members for a good job and suggested that compensation for these members be considered. To be placed on the 1/27/76 agenda. 2) Asked about settlement with Mr. Robert Gale relative to the Highcliff Sewer District. Attorney Watson stated that there would be a report next meeting on the status of the two parcels under OIP proceedings. Mr. Juan Nunez, 2704 Del Mar Ave., Rosemead asked about sewer improvements for Mr. Morrison (Highcliff Dist). Councilman Cichy: 1) Stated his wishes to have our municipal Code revised to include more legal posting places for City Notices. Staff to obtain permission of Banks, Post Offices, Libraries, and Markets for official bulletin boards. 2) Requested that the City Hall Bulletin Board be Relocated and a larger board used.. 3) Mentioned maintenance problems at Fort Rotary in Rosemead Park. Suggested a change in the watering system. Director of Recreation and Parks Burbank indicated that Fort Rotary is currently being reconstructed and contents of the Fort are to be changed. Page Six Council minutes 1/13/76 Mayor pro tem Trujillo: 1) Praised the City's Anti-Burglary Unit of the Sheriff's Department for their thoughtfulness on Christmas Eve in sharing gifts and food with Rosemead's needy. She suggested that the City present a formal commendation.. No Objections.. 2) After clarifying the new elements of the "Brown Act"/Govt. Code 54950 et seq Ms. Trujillo requested an Executive Session. Attorney Watson asked that if the Executive Session involved the City Attorney, the discussion be public. Mayor pro tem Trujillo asked if the City Attorney had been advised and if there was written response to a decision made in a previous executive session requesting his resignation. Attorney Watson answered that he had been advised and would like a motion to that effect. It was moved by Councilman Cichy, second by Mayor pro tem Trujillo that -the-City Council effectuate a change for the office of`the City Attorney of the City of Rosemead. RESIGNATION OF GLENN R. WATSON, CITY ATTORNEY Following a statement relative to this matter, Glenn Watson, announced his resignation effective immediately - asking that the foregoing motion.not be debated. It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilman Cichy to table the foregoing motion. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, G. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: Andersen, P. Taylor ABSENT: None Attorney Watson stated that due to some pending legal actions and needed time for selection process, he would be willing to accept an interim appointment to the end of the month (January 31, 1976). It was moved by Councilman Cichy, second by Mayor pro tem Trujillo to accept Mr. Watson's offer - asking him to act as City Attorney until January 31, 1976. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None It was moved by Mayor pro tem Trujillo, second by Councilman Cichy that the Mayor and one member of the Council meet with the City Manager to develop a letter requesting proposals for City Attorney of the City of Rosemead. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: -None Mayor Taylor requested Councilman Cichy to meet with he and the City Manager on Wednesday, January 14th for this purpose. The Meeting Recessed at 11:00 p.m. The Meeting Reconvened at 11:10 p.m. PR§geSeven Council Minutes 1/13/76 C. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Mr. Rosental, 8914 Glendon Way, Rosemead addressed the Council re: 1) Citizen volunteers at City Hall. 2) A Variance for an Antique Store Planning Director Sonju stated that she has been working with Mr. Rosental and will present data on his and similar zoning problems at the January 27th study session. Mr. Robert Ritchie, 9355 Glendon Way, Rosemead addressed the Council with regard to Trailers (40') and Trucks parking along Hart St. at Glendon Way and Ramona... Staff to investigate and cite if necessary.. Kenneth Pike, 9220 Steele St. Rosemead addressed the Council re: 1) opposition to the consent calendar agenda 2). approval of the request to speak form. Brad Christopher - brother of Gaylaird Christopher of the Rosearch Team read a letter from Gaylaird requesting use of the Zapopan Community Center for a discussion group study relative to a City Social Service Center. Council asked that it be clearly understood by those participating that this is an independent research project - instructing Mr. Christopher to fill out a facility use form for use of Zapopan Community Center. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Mayor pro tem Trujillo, second by Councilman Andersen to adjourn to Tuesday, January 27, 1976 at 6:30 p.m. Unanimously Carried... Meeting Adjourned at 11:40 p.m. ~ROF THE CITY OF RO - AD'