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MINUTES OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
JULY 8, 1975
1. CALL TO ORDER - 8:00 p.m.
A Regular tweeting of the Rosemead City Council was held in the
Council Chambers of the Rosemead City Hall, 8838 East Valley
Boulevard and called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Playor'Paul Taylor.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman G. Taylor
The Invocation was led by Assistant City Manager Durham
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
Absent: Andersen (excused for vacation)
Ex officio: Burbank, Davenport, Durham, Fleischman, Foutz
Sonju, Tripepi, Watson
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 24,.1975 - REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 25, 1975 - ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
JULY 1, 1975 - ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
It was moved by Mayor pro tem Trujillo, second by Councilman Cichy
to approve the minutes of June 24, June 25, and July 1, 1975 as
printed.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE
Planning Director Sonju presented these proposed amendments
and Planning Commission Resolution 75-25 which recommends approval
of the changes as well as the Negative Declaration.
City Clerk Davenport stated that the public hearing was posted as
required by law.
Mayor Taylor requested anyone wishing to speak to please stand and
be sworn. There were none
The public hearing opened ad 8:05 p.m. No one responded and it
closed immediately.
Discussion follotireds
Mayor pro tem Trujillo asked that the words and City Council be
added in proposed section 9120.1. There were no objections..
It was moved by Councilman Cichy, second by Mayor pro tem Trujillo
to add the limitation in proposed section 9181.1 that a portable
office allowed by code can operated for one year with a possible
extension if determined by the Planning Commis.s.ion.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
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It was moved by Mayor pro tem Trujillo, second by Councilman Cichy
to approve the proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance with
the changes above.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: G. Taylor
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
It was moved by Mayor pro tem Trujillo, second by Mayor P. Taylor
to approve the Negative Declaration on these zone changes dated
June 6, 1975.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. ORDINANCE NO. 400. APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 70 & 70A (CO-D Zone)
Attorney Watson presented Ordinance 400 by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONE CHANGE CASE 70)
It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilman Cichy
to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 400.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
6. RESOLUTION 75-46. URGING LEGISLATION/GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
Attorney Watson presented Resolution 75-46 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
SAFEGUARD MUNICIPALITIES
ARBITRARY AND CAPRICIOUS
INSURANCE.
It was moved by Councilm;
to waive further reading
OF ROSEMEAD URGING STATE LEGISLATION TO
AGAINST FINANCIAL JEOPARDY CAUSED BY
CANCELLATION OF THEIR GENERAL LIABILITY
in G. Taylor, second by Councilman Cichy
and adopt Resolution 75-46.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
NEW BUSINESS
7. RESOLUTION 75-47. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
City Treasurer Foutz presented Resolution 75-47 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $96,344.40 AND DEMANDS
NOS. 19198-19297.
It was moved by Mayor pro tem Trujillo, second by Councilman G. Taylor
to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 75-47.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
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8. RESOLUTION 75- APPROVING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENTS.
Deferred to later meeting. No Objections...
Council requested a Resolution be presented for adoption, specifically
calling out the services the City of Rosemead wishes from the Sheriff's
Department this fiscal year.
Mayor Taylor stated that he had not signed any agreements yet this
year.
City Manager Tripepi stated that he would be in contact with the
County Administrator's Office regarding the agreements.
9. RESOLUTION 75-48. COMMENDING MRS. CECILE BILLAUER & MUSCATEL STUDENTS
Mayor Taylor presented Resolution 75-48 by title.
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF ROSEMEAD COMMENDING
AND THANKING MRS. CECILE BILLAUER AND MUSCATEL STUDENTS.
It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Mayor pro tem Trujillo
to approve Resolution.75-48.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
10. CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT. WYCKOFF & ASSOCIATES
Attorney Watson corrected Section 1. to read: During the-period
commencing July 1, 1975.
and Section 6 to read: It is expressly agreed that at all times
during the term of this contract Wyckoff and Associates shall be
an independent contractor and not the agent or employee of City....
It was moved by Mayor pro tem Trujillo, second by Councilman Cichy
to approve the Agreement with Wyckoff & Associates as presented
and amended and that the Mayor be authorized to execute.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
COMt4I SS IONS/AGENCY/COR9MITTEES
11. CONSIDERATION OF BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE. Deferred..No Objections..
12. APPOINTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION. Deferred..No Objections.
13. APPOINTMENT OF TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER. Deferred..No objections.
The above were deferred for lack of a full Council...
14. CONSIDERATION OF LETTER FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Mayor Taylor referred to the letter from G. Berk Kellogg, Chairman
of the Economic Development committee dated June 20, 1975, in which
he asked the Council as to their continued interest in the
Economic Development Committee and what their thoughts may be as
to subjects for review.
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Suggestions were that the two Economic Development Committees
merge and that a study be initiated on economic growth in existing
facilities in Rosemead - Study to be in cooperation with the Chamber
of Commerce.
Planning Director Sonju was asked to arrange a meeting of the
EDC Committees.
The Meeting Recessed at 9:12 p.m. It Reconvened at 9:25 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
15. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
A. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES/NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
City Manager Tripepi presented his memo dated July 3, 1975
recommending delegates to the Annual League of California Cities
Conference to be held in San Francisco on October 19-22, 1975.
It was moved by Councilman Cichy, second by Mayor Paul Taylor to
authorize the City Manager to make arrangements for the designated
officials.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, P. Taylor
NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
Above Item to be Placed on the Next Agenda..
B. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES/PLANNING INSTITUTE
Planning Director Sonju presented the announcement for the subject
Planning Institute to be held in Coronado - July 30-August 1, 1975.
It was moved by Mayor pro tem Trujillo, second by Mayor Taylor to
authorize the Planning Director and Planning Commissioners to attend
this Planning Institute.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: G. Taylor
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
City Clerk: NOTICE OF "OFF-YEAR" CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS DUE BY JULY 31ST.
Mayor Taylor referred to this memo from the City Clerk advising the
Council that "off-year" statements for the Political Reform Act of
1974 are due before July 31, 1975 covering the period from
January 71 1975 to June 30, 1975.
Director of Planning:
1) Presented a memo dated July 8, 1975 relative to Staff reports
for Zone Change 75 (East of Montgomery [lards) in which the
Planning Commission recommends that staff reports be made
available to the property owners upon request at no charge.
There Were No Objections from the Council..
2) Presented a memo dated July 8, 1975 from the Planning Commission.
requesting City Council authorization and direction to study
and hold public hearings on additional amendments to the
Zoning Ordinance.
To be placed on the next agenda..
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Councilman G. Taylor:
1) Asked that charges for copies be reviewed at the next meeting.
City Manager Tripepi:
1) Reported that bids were received this date for Construction
and Landscaping for the Rosemead Community Center and that
they will be formally presented at the meeting of July 22, 1975.
Mayor pro tem Trujillo:
1) Asked if press releases had been distributed for the July 17th
Public Hearing on Revenue Sharing..
!Is. Wyckoff answered in the affirmative and stated that it had already
been published in four papers..
2) Referred to a number of phone calls this past weekend regarding
lack of enforcement of curfew.
Preventive measures were discussed. Staff to report on methods -
of enforcement.
3) Asked intent of updating the City's General Plan.
Planning Director Sonju stated that it will be updated and asked
for policy direction.
4) Reminded the Council of the Bienvenidos Food Co-Op Grand Opening
on Friday.
5) Stated displeasure in the subject of a service club banner
approved by the council without written request.
It was the consensus of the Council that in the future,all requests
shall be written.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
Mr. Dick Stirens, businessman at 8702 E. Valley Blvd. Rosemead
addressed the Council regarding the Economic Development Committee
and the Rosemead Businessman. He urged the Council to work through
the Chamber to encourage business in Rosemead.
City Treasurer Foutz:
1) Announced the Sister City Youth Farewell Dinner to be held
at E1 Poche on Sunday and requested support from Council.
It was moved by Mayor pro tem Trujillo, second by Councilman G. Taylor
to adjourn to Thursday, July 17, 1975 at the Garvey School Auditorium
located at the corner of Garvey & Jackson in the City of Rosemead
at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of a Public Hearing regarding the use
of Revenue Sharing Funds.
Unanimously Carried...
Meeting Adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
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