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CC - 11-25-75MINUTES OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY. COUNCIL ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNfA NOVEMBER 25, 1975 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 Trujillo. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by mayor pro tem Trujillo. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Tom Phillips of the Church of Christ. ROLL CALL: Present: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, Trujillo Absent: P. Taylor (Excused due to illness) Ex officio: Burbank, Davenport, Dorsey, Durham, Fleischman Foutz, Sonj.u, Tripepi 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 10, 1975 - Adjourned Regular Meeting November 12, 1975 - Regular Meeting Corrections: Page 5 #11 - Joe Alexander appointed for 2 year term. Page 6, #13 - (2) Reference to all requests by R.Y.A. in their Revenue Sharing Allocation Request. (3) Consider Hart St. & Marshall St. in amending of Circulation Element of General Plan. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman G. Taylor to approve the minutes of November 10, 1975 as corrected and to approve the minutes of November 12, 1975 as written. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor, Cichy, Trujillo NOES. None ABSENT: P. Taylor (excused) Mayor pro tem Trujillo asked that Item 2 be considered at this time... PRESENTATIONS: A. INTRODUCTION OF MISS ROSEMEAD 1976. RESOLUTION 75-69, HONORING MISS KIM NEWBOLD 'MISS ROSEMEAD' 1976 was read in full by the City Attorney. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman G. Taylor to adopt Resolution 75-69. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: P. Taylor (excused) Mr. Doug Austin, Chairman of the Rosemead Jr. Miss Program for the Chamber of Commerce addressed the Council and introduced Miss Newbold. Pictures were taken. RECOGNITION OF PAST TRAFFIC COMMISSIONERS: Tile Plaques were presented to past Commissioners Elizabeth Mata and Louis Tury with appreciation of the Council for their service to the city. Pictures were taken.. .1 i Page Two Council minutes 11/25/75 The Meeting Recessed to a meeting of the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency at 8:22 p.m. The Meeting Reconvened at 9:06 p.m. 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. ASSESSMENT HEARING: HIGHCLIFF SEWER DISTRICT City Clerk Davenport stated that notice of this hearing was posted; published, and mailed pursuant to law. Mr. Gordon Kriegel, County Regional Engineer presented the factual data of this project; showing maps on the projector of the Assessment District and indicating that there are 14 properties to be assessed with a total assessment of $28,038.94. He indicated that the contractor was Quick Company and that construction was started on July 1, 1975. Mr. Kriegel stated that the work was done to the satisfaction of the City (County) Engineer. Mr. Kriegel stated that assessments were prepared in the Engineer's office and under his direction, and that they are spread in proportion to the estimated benefit. City Clerk Davenport reported that there was one written protest against the assessments from Mr. Elio Chavez - and that Mr. Courtney Morrison had protested at the previous public hearing. The City Attorney (Dorsey) stated that after the public hearing it would be in order for Council to confirm the assessments or to instruct the Engineer to make changes felt justified. Major pro tem Trujillo requested anyone wishing to address the Council on this matter to please stand and be sworn. City Clerk Davenport administered the Oath. The Hearing was opened at 9:10 p.m. Mr. Elio Chavez - 7625 Highcliff St. - Rosemead; addressed the Council protesting the assessment on his property due to the fact he uses sewers which were hooked up in 1959 or 1960 from another lateral. The Engineer confirmed that the subject property was connected legally. Mr. Courtney Morrison - 2424 Jackson - Rosemead; addressed the Council protesting his assessment due to his ability to connect to the existing Jackson St. lateral. The Public Hearing closed at 9:40 p.m. Council discussion followed: It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen that the property at 7625 Highcliff St. (Mr. Chavez) and the property at 2424 Jackson (Mr. Morrison) be assessed a token $50.00 for being in the District and that the balance of their estimated assessment be disbursed among the remaining 12 properties. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: P. Taylor (excused) It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman G. Taylor to confirm the assessments as modified. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: P. Taylor (excused) r~ 0 Page Three Council minutes 11/25/75 • B. AMENDMENT TO CIRCULATION ELEMENT/GENERAL PLAN RESOLUTION 75-70. AMENDING CIRCULATION ELEMENT City Clerk Davenport reported that notice of this hearing was published and posted pursuant to law. Planning Director Sonju presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the City Council adopt Resolution 75-70 Amending the Circulation Element of the General Plan (Lower Azusa & Klingerman Bridge). Mayor pro tem Trujillo requested anyone wishing to address the Council to please stand and be sworn. There were none.. The Hearing was opened at 10:00 p.m. No one responded and it closed immediately. Clarification was given by the City Attorney to the effect that there can be, by law, three amendments to any element of the General Plan in a one-year period. Attorney Dorsey read Resolution 75-70 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN. It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilman Cichy to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 75-70. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: P. Taylor (excused) Councilman G. Taylor initiated discussion of consideration of a staff report and study of possible amendment to the Circulation Element of the General Plan relative to Hart Street and Marshall Street. It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilman Cichy to hold the necessary public hearings regarding the foregoing amendment and proceed. Roll Call vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: P. Taylor (excused) 3. LEGISLATION: A. MOTION TO WAIVE FULL READING OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES AT THIS MEETING. Attorney Dorsey advised the Council that this procedure should not be established in a General Law City. B. ORDINANCE 405. ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF BUILDING/PLUMBING/ ELECTRICAL CODE. (Adopt) Attorney Dorsey read Ordinance 405 by title. AR ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE, THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE, THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PLUMBING CODE AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY MECHANICAL CODE, CONTAINED IN THE 1975 EDITION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY UNIFORM BUILDING LAWS PUBLISHED BY THE BUILDING NEWS, INC., MAKING AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES, AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Page Four Council Minutes 11/25/75 • It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 405. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: P. Taylor (excused) C. ORDINANCE 406. AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE (adopt) Attorney Dorsey read Ordinance 406 by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 406. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: P. Taylor (excused) D. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2609 & 2610 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (PURCHASING) Council requested that this item be deferred to the next meeting and a report given on items that would be covered relative to contracts. E. ORDINANCE 407. ADOPTING BUSINESS LICENSE FEE SCHEDULE (Intro) Mr. Don Bailey, President of the Chamber of Commerce addressed the auncil stating that the subject fee schedule had been discussed with Chamber Members and that the Board had voted to take no stand. It was b=ought forth that the cities of Rosemead and South El Monte are the only cities in the area that do not have a Revenue producing Business License - but operate on a County Regulatory Ordinance only. Attorney Dorsey read Ordinance 407 by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD MODIFYING BUSINESS LICENSE FEES AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Cichy to vsc,ive further reading and introduce Ordinance 407. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, Trujillo NOES: G. Taylor ABSENT: P. Taylor (excused) Motion to waive must be unanimous... It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Cichy to waive further reading of Ordinance 407. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: P. Taylor, (excused) It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Cichy to introduce Ordinance 407. Roll Call Vote as follows: A:ES: Andersen, Cichy, Trujillo NOES: G. Taylor 'CBS°NT: P. Tavlob (excused) • • Page Five Council Minutes 11/25/75 The Meeting Recessed at 10:22 p.m. It Reconvened at 10:35 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR: CC-4, CC-8, & CC-9 Were removed for discussion.. CC-1 TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: A. TEMPLE CITY BLVD. & LOFTUS DRIVE - DIRECTION SIGN (Memo 11/25/75) Recomm: Approve recommendation of Traffic Commission. B. WALNUT GROVE & WELLS/EDMOND CROSSWALK (Memo 11/25/75) Recomm: Approve recommendation of Traffic Commission CC-2 AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST PROPOSALS FOR A CONSULTANT FOR THE GENERAL PLAN. Recomm: Authorize Staff to request proposals for preparation of the Economic, Human Resources, and Noise Elements of the General Plan. CC-3 AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST PROPOSALS FOR NEEDS ASSESSMENT STUDY Recomm: Authorize Staff to request proposals for the preparation of a Needs Assessment Survey. CC-5 CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION OF STREET SWEEPING CONTRACT WITH SAN GABRIEL VALLEY SWEEPING. Recomm: Authorize a one-year extension, as provided for in Section 17 of Contract, at present rate of $4,085.30 per month. CC-6 MONTHLY PARKWAY TREE SERVICE BIDS - DECEMBER 1975 Recomm: Authorize purchase order for $3,911 to low bidder (California Tree Service) and authorize Mayor to execute the contract. Bids as follow received on November 21, 1975: California Tree Service $3,911.00 Allied Tree and Landscape $4,176.00 Johnson Tree Service $4,885.00 Callahan Tree Service $4,999.00 CC-7 AUTHORIZATION TO OBTAIN BIDS - CARPETING AND DRAPES ROSEMEAD RECREATION COMMUNITY CENTER Recomm: Authorize staff to obtain bids. CC-10 RESOLUTION 75-71. AUTHORIZING TRUCK CATERING SERVICE IN C-3 ZONE WITH CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. Recomm: Waive reading and adopt Resolution 75-71. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Cichy to concur in Recommendations on the Consent Calendar - removing items CC-1, CC-8, and CC-9 for discussion. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: P. Taylor (excused) ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION: CC-4. AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT PROPOSAL FOR EIR/TRACT 31238 Recomm: Authorize Staff to request proposals for preparation of an EIR for Tentative Tract 31238. It was moved by Councilman Cichy, second by Councilman Andersen to authorize the City Manager to request proposals for preparation of an EIR for Tentative Tract 31238. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: P. Taylor (excused) Page Six Council Minutes 11/25/75 • CC-B APPROVAL OF REVISED NEGATIVE DECLARATION/SAN GABRIEL BLVD., ALHAMBRA WASH TO KEIM STREET - CASH CONTRACT 4193 (L.A. County) Recomm: Approve Negative Declaration, finding that this project will have no significant effect on the environment. It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilman Cichy to approve the subject Revised Negative Declaration finding that the project will have no significant effect on the environment. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: P. Taylor (excused) Staff to check on possibility of revision to plans relative to the bridge... CC-9 RESOLUTION 75-_ CALLING FOR CONTRACT WITH HIGHWAY PATROL FOR ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT PARTICIPATION. Council discussion followed relative to removal of vehicles from private property. Eilene Moore - 3524 Marybeth - Rosemead addressed the Council asking about removals from private property. City Manager Tripepi explained the notices required by law... It was moved by Councilman Cichy, second by Councilman G. Taylor to defer this item and have the City Attorney prepare the necessary legal documents to justify Council acting as the reviewing body. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: P. Taylor (excused) REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED 4. RESOLUTION 75-72. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS City TreasurgrFoutz presented Resolution 75-72 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $133,691.23 NUMBERED 20031 THROUGH 20117 INCLUSIVELY. It was moved by Councilman Cichy, second by Councilman G. Taylor to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 75-72. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: P. Taylor (excused) 5. CONSIDERATION OF STUDY SESSION/ZONE CHANGE 75-75 6. CONSIDERATION OF STUDY SESSION/ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT It was concensus of Council to set the foregoing Study Session for Tuesday, December 16, 1975... City Attorney will check on necessity of renoticing Zone Change.. 7. DISCUSSION/"TOWN HALL" MEETINGS - Deferred to Next Meeting - No Objections... • Page Seven Council minutes 11/25/75 8. POLICY DECISION/CANDIDATE'S STATEMENT/ELECTION L City Clerk Davenport presented her memo to Council dated November 20, 1975. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman G. Taylor that this Council establish a Policy that each Candidate will pay a prorated cost for the printing, handling, and mailing of the Candidate's Statement for the General Municipal Elections. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: P. Taylor (excused) It was moved by Councilman Cichy, second by Councilman G. Taylor that a limit of 200 words be placed on the Candidate's Statement. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, Trujillo- NOES: None ABSENT: P. Taylor (excused) 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION: A. APPOINTMENT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE B. APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER C. APPOINTMENT OF RELOCATION APPEALS BOARD MEMBER Zihe Meeting Recessed to Executive Session at 11:20 p.m. It Reconvened at 11:28 p.m. Items 9 A & C were deferred.. Mayor pro tem Trujillo appointed Mr. Robert Ritchie to the Planning Commission for a two-year term. It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilman Cichy to ratify the foregoing appointment. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, G. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: Andersen . ABSENT: P. Taylor (excused) 10. COMMUNICATIONS: A. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 1) CITY OF COVINA/RESOLUTION/FEDERAL HIGHWAY ACT. Received by Council... B. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: Councilman Cichy: 1) Asked status of request for bulletin board notices. 2) Requested Council consideration of extending City Hall hours. 3) Mentioned complaints regarding parkway maintenance. Staff to check... 4) It was moved by Councilman Cichy, second by Councilman G. Taylor that the ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE be notified that with the exception of routine meeting information, requests on staff be cleared through Council. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: P. Taylor (excused) 0 Page Eight Council minutes 11/25/75 6 Councilman G. Taylor: 1) Requested a staff report relative to Tree Trimming Contractors (Results of Monthly Tree Contract Program). 2) That Staff investigate the request by Mr. DeCoker for annexation. 3) Requested a staff report on status of City-owned property on Ivar (Lower Azusa removed from Circulation Element of the General*Plan) City Manager Tripepi: 1) Advised the Council of an alternative to the three-wheel motorcycle for parking control and the dollar savings to the City. C. ORAL.COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE: 1) Elizabeth Mata, Outgoing Traffic,.. Commissioner expressed her thanks for the opportunity to serve the City of Rosemead. 2) Bernie Nacht, 8939 Emerson, Rosemead - asked for clarification of the new proposed License Fee Schedule. (Solicitors & Peddlers) Mr. Nacht will meet' with staff on same... 3) Mr. Natu Patel, 8544 Mission Drive, Rosemead addressed the Council, reading his letter relative to: a) water accumulation near his home. b) question on assessed valuation on property. c) Council's stand on a new San Gabriel County. He expressed his opinion on final approval of Stree Improvement Projects... 4) Robert Ritchie, 9355 Glendon Way, Rosemead, thanked the Council for his appointment to the Planning Commission and pledged his best efforts.. It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilman Cichy to adjourn. Unanimously Carried... Meeting Adjourned at 11:57 p.m.