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CC - 10-14-750 • MINUTES OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 14, 1975 1. 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 Boulevard Rosemead, California and called to order by Mayor Paul S. Taylor. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor pro tem Trujillo The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Kenneth Mathis of the Rosemead Church of Christ. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo Absent: None Ex officio: Burbank, Davenport, Durham, Fleischman, Foutz, Sonju, Tripepi, Watson The Meeting Recessed to a Meeting of the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency at 8:03 p.m. The Sleeting Reconvened at 8:13 p.m. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 23, 1975 - Regular fleeting SEPTEMBER 30, 1975 - Adjourned Regular fleeting Councilman Andersen corrected page three, paragraph 3 of the September 23rd minutes. Expenditure for Chamber of Commerce and not SCAG. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Mayor pro'em Trujillo to approve the minutes of September 23, 1975 as corrected.' Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Mayor pro tem Trujillo to approve the minutes of September 30, 1975 as written. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. NOES: None ABSENT: None Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. ZONE CHANGE 75-75. Area South of Marshall Street to the San Bernardino Freeway and from Rio Hondo Avenue on the East to the Rubio Wash on the West. Reference is made to a previous Public Hearing on this Zone Change held at the regular Council Meeting of September 9, 1975. The Hearing was renoticed for this public hearing. Planning Director Sonju did not present the entire factual data report again, but presented maps and answered questions as requested. She submitted a copy of the petition dated September 9, 1975 per request of property owners, which protests the change in zoning from PD to R1. Attorney Watson read the petition as follows: (67 signatures) Ile, as property ownersin the following mentioned area strongly protest the change in zoning from PD to R1. We request that the Planned Development (PD) Zoning imposed in 1967 on the area bounded by the west side of Rio Hondo on the east, the east sideof Hart St. on the west, the north side of Ramona on the south, and the south side of Marshall on the north be retained. SUBMITTED: September 9, 1975 Page Two i Council Minutes October 14, 1975 Councilman G. Taylor asked that reference be made to the petition presented on August 14, 1974 requesting the change of zone and low/ containing an equal number of signatures- Title of that petition: The Planned Development (PD) zoning imposed in 1967 on the area bounded by the west side of Rio Hondo on the east, the east side of fl Hart St. on the west, the north side of Ramona on the south, and the south side of Marshall on the north, has resulted in no permits being issued for any new construction of any kind in this area for a period of seven (7) years. This amounts to de facto restriction of the use of our property. The undersigned property owners of Rosemead therefore request that the Rosemead City Council repeal Rosemead City ordinances 198, 208, and 210, thereby restoring R-1 zoning to the certain properties, owned by us; which are covered by the aforementioned ordinances. Mayor Taylor requested myone wishing to address the Council to please stand and be sworn. City Clerk Davenport administered the Oath.. The Hearing was opened at 8:20 p.m. The following persons addressed the Council: 1) Von Waldrop, 9207 Glendon Way, Rosemead..Anxious for decision.. 2) Robert Ritchie, 9355 Glendon Way, Rosemead.. Urged Council to consider one or more of alternate plans submitted by the Planning Director.. 3) John Morales, 3204 N. Delta, Rosemead Asked PD be explained.. The Hearing closed at 8:28 p.m. Council discussed the Zone Change in 3 separate areas entitled a!3 Area IM -.East of Hart St. ~a -4-2-Area #2 - Between Hart St. and Rosemead Blvd. 0/ Area Ia - West of Rosemead Blvd. It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Mayor pro tem. Trujillo that Area 02 retain its existing zoning (C3-D). 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 to adopt "alternate C" for Area #3 which places PO and R1 zoning. The foregoing motion was anended with consent of the second to add a "D" overlay to the PO zoning. (PO-D) Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cichy, G. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: Andersen, P. Tavlor ABSENT: None Area #1 was considered in 3 sections (a, b, & c) Map Presented... It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman G. Taylor to retain the existing R1 zoning in Area #Ia.. Roll Call vote as follows: AYEES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None 7:=NT : :done 5. 15 Page Three Council Minutes October 14, 1975 Atter.further;diScussion.}t was determined that Council will hold a studv session for.Aie ;)1 b~k~n and that an Ordinance should be diawn on the areas rezoned tonight. REQUhST_ TO ;ADdRES'u +f E 60, NC 'I,: BOB 9TEVhNS/PAL,4ISTRY i Mr. Stet,rena (fat tix of Bob',S~evek8) addressed the Council requesting that they change the City Ordinance to provide for a license for palmistry. The City Manager will get a Sheriff's Report on this subject and the City Attorney will review our existing Ordinance against current case law on the subject. COUNCIL BUSINESS There being no objections, Item 15 was considered at this time.. STAFF REPORTS/REVENUE SHARING a) City Attorney b) Director of Finance The memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Dorsey dated October 9th and the memorandum from the Director,of Finance dated October 10th were received. The following persons addressed the Council regarding Revenue Sharing Funds: 1) Mike Sakamoto (New Director of Bienvenidos Community Center) Requesting funding for a program to prevent and treat alcoholism. 2) Andrea Moreno, 9317 Guess St., Rosemead Requested $500 for the San Gabriel Soccer Club. She also explained their program. 3) John Wilde, Box 1044, Temple City - Coach of the Soccer Team Explained the "merit system" of the Soccer Club. 4) Lydia Kay, 1536 Bunker Ave.,-So. E1 Monte Asked that Council not duplicate programs they are funding. Spoke of Law Enforcement and GLACCA.. City Attorney Watson and City Manager Tripepi suggested that the Council disburse Revenue.Sharing Funds under contract. It was consensus of the Council to approve the foregoing suggestion. The following are actions disbursing Revenue Sharing funds for 1975-76 The unexpended carryover from 1974-75 ($278,071) was previously' committed during the 1975-76 budget discussion to construction of the Community Center and therefore is not included hereunder. 1975-76 Entitlement: To be allocated under Contract... It was moved by Councilman Cichy, second by Mayor pro tem Trujillo to allocate $500 to the Rosemead Youth Association, $500 to the Rosemead Little League, and $500 to the San Gabriel Valley Soccer Club. The foregoing motion was amended with consent of the second to delete the allocation to the Soccer Club for consideration at a later date after checking on the purpose for which it is to be used. Roll Call Vote as follows: (on amended motion) $1,000 AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None Page Four Council Minutes October 14, 1975 1975 Chevrolet Staflon Wagon: $4,850 It was moved by Councilman Cichy, second by Mayor pro ten Trujillo to allocate $4,850 for the above station wagon to be used for City purposes. Roll Call Vote as'follows: $4,850 RYES: Andersen, Cichy, G: Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None Garvalia Presbyterian Church: i..$39i8j9 it was iioi)ed by Mayor pro,tem Trujillo, second-.by Councilman Cichy to delete from considefation the rec(uest from the Garvalig Presbyterian Church. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None Boys' Club of San Gabriel Valley: $88,445 It was moved by Mayor pro tem Trujillo, second by Councilman Cichy to allocate $88,445 to the Boys' Club for establishment of a Rosemead Branch. Roll Call Vote as follows: $88,445 AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: P. Taylor ABSENT: None Operation Youth Educational Services: $78,965 It was moved by Councilman Cichy, second by Councilman Andersen to delete from consideration the request by operation YES. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None Lighting District Deficit (City): $48,040 It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman G. Taylor to approve allocation of $48,040 to the City for the foregoing Lighting District Deficit. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. NOES: None ABSENT: None $48,040 Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo Girl Scout Council: $10,000 It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by P4ayor pro tem Trujillo to delete from consideration the request by the Girl Scout Council. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. NOES: None ABSENT: None Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo Page Five Council Minutes October 14, 1975 The Meeting Recessed at 10:07 p.m Mini Computer (City): $4,200 It was moved by Councilman Cichy, second by Councilman G. Taylor to delete from consideration the Mini Computer. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. NOES: None ABSENT: None Cash Register (City): Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo $4,500 It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen to allocate $4,500 for a City Cash Register - to be used in addition to a written receipt. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. NOES: Trujillo ABSENT: None Tractor (City): $4,500 Taylor, P. Taylor $15,000 (new) It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Mayor pro tem Trujillo to allocate $8,000 for a used tractor. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G NOES: None ABSENT: None Calendar (City): $8,000 Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo $10,000 It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilman Cichy to delete from consideration the City Calendar. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None Law Enforcement Contract - Four 1-man Cars: $163,213 It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen to allocate $163,213 to the City for the remaining 9 months of fiscal year 1975-76 for the foregoing law enforcement services. Roll Call Vote as follows: $163,213 Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. NOES: None ABSENT: None Social Services Center: It was moved by Mayor pro tem Trujillo, second by Councilman Cichy that the undistributed balance of Revenue Sharing Funds for fiscal year 1975-76 - after consideration of the $500 for the San Gabriel Valley Soccer Club - be allocated to a special trust account for a Social Services Center. Roll Call Vote as follows: O It Reconvened at 10:28 p.m. AYES: Cichy, Trujillo NOES: Andersen, G. Taylor, P. Taylor ABSENT: None Page Six Mr. John Morales, 3204 N. Delta, Rosemead Addressed the Council with regard to the Social Services Center. Undistributed Balance: $44,461 It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen that the undistributed balance - after consideration of the $500 for the San Gabriel Soccer Club - be allocated toward the City's 1975-76 Law Enforcement Contract. Roll Call Vote as follows: $44,461 AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor NOES: Trujillo ABSENT: None TOTAL APPROPRIATION: $362,509 (inc. $8,000 int..) Councilman G. Taylor requested study and research on other Social Services Centers..i.e. How many are City owned and how they are used.. It was suggested that.th~e Human Resources Commission undertake this project and that they consider the League of California Cities data. COUNCIL BUSINESS CONTINUED: 6. RESOLUTION 75-64. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS City Treasurer Foutz presented Resolution 75-64 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY'OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $146,443.61 NUMBERED 19760 THROUGH 19863 INCLUSIVELY. It was moved by Mayor pro tem Trujillo, second by Councilman G. Taylor to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 75.64. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None CONSIDERATION OF OBSERVANCE OF VETERAN'S DAY It was concensus of the'Council that the City of Rosemead will observe Veteran's Day on Tuesda , November 11, 1975 and not on October 27th (Monday holiday bi 1). It was discussed that the meeting of October 28, 1975 should be adjourned to Monday, November 10, 1975 for considerationof regular City business. 7. RESOLUTION 75-65. DECLARING INTENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF STEELE ST. City Attorney Watson read Resolution 75-65 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF STEELE STREET AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Mayor pro tem Trujillo to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 75-65 - setting the public hearing thereon for Monday, November 10, 1975. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None Page Seven Council Minutes October 1:, 1975 8. ORDINANCE ADOPTING BUILDING/PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL CODE BY REFERENCE This item deferred to next agenda.. No Objections.. 9. ORDINANCE 403. AMENDING THE PD ZONE. Planning Director Sonju presented the memo from the Chairman of the Planning Commission recommending that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance amending the PD Zone. Attorney Watson read Ordinance 403 by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND AMENDING THE. ROSEMEAD 14UNICIPAL CODE. . It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Mayor pro tem Trujillo to waive further reading and Introduce Ordinance 403. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: G. Taylor ABSENT: None Attorney Wa_sor_ advised the Council that the motion to waive must be unaninous. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Mayor pro tem Trujillo to waive further reading of ordinance 403. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Tavlor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ASSERT: None It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Mayor pro tem Trujillo to Introduce Ordinance No. 403. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, , P. Taylor, Trujillo /o)aPl9~ NOES: ABSENT: None 10. AWARD OF CONTRACT/SOUND SYSTEM FOR ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY CENTER Director of Recreation and Parks Burbank presented the following bids received on October 9, 1975: Valley Sound $3900 Fj14 Systems, $4950 Inland Sound $5190 Douglas Roesch $5736 Acromedia $5835 Hannon Engineering $6814 It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second bl Councilman Andersen to award the foregoing contract to Valley Sound. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None Page Eight Council Minutes October 14, 1975 `.'kl~i ATIARD'O CONTRACT/PICK-UP TRUCK. Director of Recreation and Parks Burbank presented the following bids received October 9, 1975: Boyd Datsun $3,318.06 Mission Chevrolet $3,373.13 Price Chevrolet $3,402.64 It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Mayor pro tem Trujillo to accept the low bid from Boyd Datsun and authorize issuance of the purchase order in the amount of $3,318.06. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 12. DISCUSSION OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT. Mayor Taylor stated that this item iOas presented as an information item.. I 13. STATUS & SCHEDULE/PLANNING PROJECTS The Council commended the Director of Planning on this report and asked that it be received.. No objections.. 14. DISCUSSION OF SECTION 8110/MUNICIPAL CODE (Improvements in conjunction with building construction) This item deferred to the October 28th agenda.. 15. STAFF REPORTS/REVENUE SHARING See recording on page three... 16. REPORT & APPRAISAL/O'REILLY PROPERTY/IVAR & STEELE City Manager Tripepi presented his memo regarding this offer to sell the property at the S.W. Corner of Ivar and Steele St. - and the appraisal of the property as requested by Council. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Cichy to authorize purchase of the subject property for $16,000. Roll Call vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 17. DISCUSSION OF "TOWN HALL" MEETINGS This item deferred to the October 28th agenda.. 18. AUTHORIZATION TO OBTAIN BIDS/TREE REMOVAL ON GARVALIA & JACKSON AVES. City Manager Tripepi recommended that staff be authorized to prepare the necessary documents and cp to bid for tie removal of parkway trees on Garvalia & Jackson Avenues. It was moved by.Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen to approve the foregoing recommendation. Role Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None • Page Nine Council Minutes October 14, 1975 • 19. APPOINTMENT OF TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER ([data Term ExOre.s) This item deferred to October 28th agenda.. 20. AUTHORIZATION FOR ATTENDANCE - SISTER CITY VISIT No official action was taken... 21. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR AMENDMENTS TO ZONING There were no objections... The Meeting Recessed at 11:32 p.m. for a tape change.. The Meeting Reconvened at 11:37 p.m. COMMISSION/AGENCY/COM14ITTEES 22. TRAFFIC COMMISSION: (Oct. 28th) A. RUSH ST. - SPEED REVIEW (Between San Gabriel and Walnut Grove) Traffic Engineer Envall presented the recommendation of the Traffic Commission for the existing 35 17PH speed limit to be raised to . 40MPH. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Mayor pro tem Trujillo to approve the foregoing recommendation. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None B. ALLEY NORTH OF GARVEY AVE. & EAST OF DEL MAR/ADDED REGULATIONS Traffic Engineer Envall presented the recommendation of the Traffic Commission that NO Parking Except Loading and Unloading signs be placed on the north side of this alley at the west line of Brighton Ave. and the south side of this alley at the east line of Del Mar Ave.; and that a boulevard stop be placed on this alley at the east approach to Del Mar. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman G. Taylor to approve the foregoing recommendation. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None C. DENTON/SOUTH OF GARVEY - RED CURB Traffio Engineer Fpvall presented the recommendation of the Traffic Commission that 8 feet of red curb markings lie:placed between two driveways on the east side of Denton 80 feet south of Garvey Ave. It was moved by Mayor pro tem Trujillo, second by Councilman G. Taylor to approve the foregoing recommendation. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None Page Ten Council Minutes October 14, 1975 COMMUNICATIONS 23. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE: A. CONTRACT CITIES ASSN./COST OF AMBULANCE: Received by Council CONTRACT, CITIES ASSN./NOTICE..,Or MONTHLY ,NIEE2'ING:,ReC@iVed-by Council, C UNITED METHODIST CHURCH%WAIVE)2 OF FFE9 - D. ROSEMEAD HIGH BAND BOOSTERSAMA ER OF'FEES Mayor P Taylor, presented--the foregoing request for. Oaiver'of fees for dendig at the Annual Heritage patade an saturday.., Attorney Watson advised the Council that bur Municipal Code does not .provide for' waiver of fees.' Council asked that an amendment,be prepare do tfi4' Code to provide for waiver of fees for local/Abn'=profit group . E. RESOLUTION/CITY OF SOUTH L P90NT/LIAB/AT~Sf tft6AANCE". City Manager Tripepi presented the subject resolutio advising the. Council that it will be presented before the:membeiship of the Contract Cities Association for final approval on October 15th. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (not on agenda) 1) John Morales, 3204 N. Delta Ave., Rosemead..; Addressed the Council re: The Housing &.Community Development Act 2) Robert Ritchie, 9355 Glendon Way, Rosemead;; Asked that the agenda for the Economic Development Committee Meetings be mailed to him and to Mr. Ed Ritz, 9225 Rio Del, Rsmd.. 3) Hubert Foutz/Bi-Centennial Committee Chairman Reported on the Bi-Centennial Program and the DeAnza Trek requesting Council support. Council requested a written schedule regarding the subject program.` MATTER FROM CITY OFFICIALS: Director of Recreation & Parks Burbank: 1) Presented a request for approval of a Change Order for the:`' Rosemead Community Center Contract in the amount of $ 1,828,50 It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Cichy`to approve the foregoing request. Roll Call Vote as.follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, P. Taylor, Trujilb NOES:' G. Taylor ABSENT: None Councilman G. Taylor: 1) Asked that consideration be Chamber ceiling. 2) Asked for a written opinion a statement in the Planning relative to the'General Pla can be made. given to painting of the Council from the City Attorney regarding Commission minutes of August 18, 1975 z being revised before a zone change 40 Page Eleven Council Minutes October 14, 1975 Councilman Andersen: 1) Credit Card Consideration: It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman.Cichy that Credit Cards be authorized for use by the City Manager and Council for official City business - from Bank of America, Mastercharge, and American Express. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 2) NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES MEETING It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Mayor pro tem Trujillo to authorize the City Manager and a member o` the City Council to attend the National League of Cities Conference to be held in Miami. Roll Call vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None . ABSENT: None There being no further business to come before the Council: It was moved by Mayor pro tem Trujillo, second by Councilman Cichy and unanimously carried to adjourn. Meeting Adjourned at 12:15 a.m. (10/15/75) CITY CLERK I4AYOR OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD