CC - 05-13-75MINUTES OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
ROSEINPAD, CALIFORNIA
MAY 13, 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 Blvd.
and called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Mayor Paul S. Taylor.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Gary Taylor
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Jack Preston of the
Rosemead Community ..Methodist Church.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
Absent; None
Ex officio: Davenport, Durham, Foutz, Sonju, Tripepi, Watson
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 22, 1975 - REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 29, 1975 - ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
MAY 6, 1975 - ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING.
May 6, 1975 Minutes were clarified on Page Two, item 2) Minutes...
to the fact there would be action minutes and complete verbatim tapes.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Mayor pro tem Trujillo
to approve the minutes of April 22nd, April29th, and May 6th, as
printed with the above clarification noted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
A. RESOLUTION 75-35. HONORING MR. JACK SALYER
The mayor advised the Council that if formally adopted this meeting,
this Resolution will be presented at a dinner for Mr. Salyer..
Attorney Watson presented Resolution 75735 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUH61L OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD HONORING
JACK W. SALYERS, DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT OF THE EL MONTE UNION
HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Mayor pro tem Trujillo
to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 75-35.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES.: Andersen, Cichy, G.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 70.
Planning Director Sonju presented the factual data on this proposed
Zone Change.
Mayor Taylor requested anyone wishing to speak to please stand and
be sworn.
City Clerk Davenport administered the oath..
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The Hearing was opened at 8:20 p.m.
PROPONENTS:
Mr. William Paul (applicant) , Laverne
Mr. Robert Hart (applicant), 3919 Rosemead Blvd., Rosemead
Dr. John Gilfillan, 936 Ridgecrest St., Monterey,Park (applicant)
Mr. Giampaolo, Engineer for the proposed development.
OPPONENTS:
Mr. W. T.. Evans - 8944 Guess St. - Rosemead
Mr. Herbert Howland - 8939 Guess St. - Rosemead
Elizabeth Braunell - 8938 Guess St. - Rosemead
Kay Hart - 8932 Guess St. - Rosemead
Laurence Castruita - 8921 Guess St. - Rosemead
REBUTTALS:
William Paul
Mr. Giampaolo
The Hearing was closed at 9:10 p.m.
Council discussion followed regarding testimony relative to the
possible development after the zone change and the concerns of the
neighbors. A survey in the Rosemead area was suggested. Design
overlay was discussed.
The Hearing was reopened at 9:35 p.m.
Planning Commissioner Roy Revelles address the Council explaining
his views on the Planning Commission decision to deny and allow
the applicants to reapply in 6 months.
The Hearing was closed at 9:37 P.m.
after further discussion by the Council;
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Mayor Paul Taylor
to disapprove the Planning Commission recommendation and approve
the zone change to CO-D.
The motion was withdrawn with consent of the second.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by mayor Paul Taylor
that the Council approve Zone Change 70 (to CO) and refer it to the
Planning Commission for consideration of a D (Design) overlay.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
S/d7/9S_ NOES : ne
ABSENT: None
Councilman Cichy suggested a survey be done in the area north of
valley Blvd. where residences have been converted to professional
offices to determine attitude of residents adjacent. No Objections..
The Meeting was recessed at 10:00 p.m. It reconvened at 10:24 P.M.
13. AWARD OF CONTRACT - SEWER PROJECT $2 - HIGHCLIFF
City Manager Tripepi advised the Council that right-of-way has been
acquired for the Highcliff Sewer Project and recommended that the
low bid from Quick Co. be awarded. Bids received as follows:
Quick CO ................$19,108.00
Mac-11ell Cc .............$25,913.00
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It was moved by Councilman Gary Taylor, second by Mayor pro tem Trujill
to accept the recommendation and award the contract for sewers in
Highcliff Street to Quick Company.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES-. Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. ORDINANCE NO. 397. DECLARING COUNCIL TO BE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
Attorney Watson presented a new ordinance and advised the Council
of the changes made by the City Attorney's office.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DECLARING
ITSELF TO BE THE ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, VESTING ITSELF, AND
ITSELF ALONE, WITH ALL THE RIGHTS, POWERS, DUTIES, PRIVILEGES AND
IMMUNITIES VESTED IN SAID AGENCY.
After discussion it was the opinion of the majority of the Council
that second reading of the ordinance introduced at the meeting of
April 29, 1975 be made.
Attorney Watson presented original ordinance 397 by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DECLARING
ITSELF TO BE THE ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, VESTING ITSELF WITH
ALL RIGHTS, POWERS, DUTIES, PRIVILEGES AND IT24UNITIES HERETOFORE
VESTED IN THE AGENCY, AND DIVESTING THE PREDECESSOR REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF ALL RIGHTS, POWERS, DUTIES, PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES
HERETOFORE VESTED IN IT.
It was moved by Mayor pro tem Trujillo, second by Councilman Cichy
to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 397.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Mayor pro tem Trujillo
to substitute that motion with the motion to waive further reading
of Ordinance No. 397.
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 ordinance No. 397.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Cichy, G. Tavlor, Trujillo
NOES: Andersen, P. Taylor
ABSENT: None
AGENDA ITEMS 7, 8, & 9 - DEFERRED TO THE NEXT MEETING
After discussion of changes to Ordinances (agenda items 8 & 9)
there were no objections to deferring the above agenda items being
deferred to the meeting of may 27th..
The meeting recessed for the tape to be turned over...
The meeting reconvened...
ITEMS 17 & 18B -
No Objections...
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NEW BUSINESS (note deferred.items)
10. RESOLUTION 75-36. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
City Treasurer Foutz presented Resolution 75-36 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEI4EAD'-ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $54,590.91 AND:DEI4ANDS
NOS. 18867-18974.
It was moved by Mayor pro tem Trujillo, second by Councilman Andersen
to waive,further reading and adopt Resolution°75-36.
Roll Call Vote as follows:.
AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11. RESOLUTION 75-37. INTENT TOBUILD SOCIAL SERVICES CENTER
City Attorney Watson read Resolution 75-37 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO ESTABLISH A SOCIAL:SERVICES CENTER AND FACILITIES
SOUTH OF GARVEY AVENUE.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Mayor pro tem Trujillo
to adopt Resolution 75-37.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen,.Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO GO TO BID - RECREATION COMMUNITY CENTER
City Manager Tripepi presented his memo dated April 25, 1975 which
informs the Council that the Architect has completed working drawings
and that the next step if so desired is to authorize staff to develop
the necessary bid documents and solicit bids for the construction
of this facility.
It was moved by Mayor pro tem Trujillo, second'by Councilman Andersen
to authorize staff:.:_to go to bid for the Recreation Community Center
on Steele St.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
13. SEE ABOVE...
14. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDER FOR MONTHLY STREET TREE MAINTENANCE
City Manager Tripepi presented the informal bids received from
contractors as follows:
Evans Tree Service....... ....$1,000.00
San Gab. Valley Tree Service ...$1,155.00
Thompson's Tree Service $1,481.00
Alhambra Tree Service $1,630.00
He recommended that the monthly purchase order be issued to the
low bidder of Evans Tree Service for the amount of $1,000.00:%
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman G. Taylor
to approve the foregoing recommendation.
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Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT' None
15. APPROVAL, OF EXEMPTION DECLARATION - SAN GABRIEL BLVD.(KLINGERMAN-KEIM)
DEFERRED TO BUDGET SESSION..
16. CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT CITIES BY-LADJ A14END14ENT - DUES INCREASE
It was the consensus of the Council that they would not be in favor
of a paid legislative advocate for the-Contract Cities and that the
representative from this city would vote no.
17. DEFERRED TO NEXT MEETING
CITY COMMISSIONS:
18. PLANNING COMMISSION:
A. APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER (Mr. Higuchi Term Expires)
The Meeting recessed to a personnel session. The meeting reconvened.;
Mayor Taylor stated that he-would like to appoint Mr. George Higuchi
for another two-year term on the Rosemead Planning Commission.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman G. Taylor
to ratify the foregoing appointment.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, CiChy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor,'Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
B.' CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OF A BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
DEFERRED TO THE NEXT MEETING
COMMUNICATIONS
19. WRITTEN
A. NOTICE OF CONTRACT CITIES MEETING
Meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 1975 at the Los Amigos Country Club.
B. ROSEMEAD WOMEN'S CLUB - REGARDING FLYING BICENTENNIAL FLAG.
DEFERRED TO THE NEXT METING
20. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
City Manager Tripepi:
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1) AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL
City Manager Tripepi recommended that the Council enter into this
agreement with the Fire Department (L.A.County) and authorize the
Mayor to execute.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman G. Taylor
to approve the foregoing recommendation and authorize the Mayor to
execute the agreement.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Councilman Gary Taylor:
1) CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL INITIATED ZONE CHANGE
It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Mayor pro tem Trujillo
to have a council initiated Zone Change in the area south of Marshall
Street to the San Bernardino Freeway and from Rio Hondo on the east
to the Rubio Wash on the west.
Roll Call vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
after discussion;
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman G. Taylor
to reconsider the foregoing motion.
Roll Call Vote as follows:l
AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G. Taylor, P. Taylor
NOES: Trujillo
ABSENT: None
It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Mayor pro tem Trujillo
to start proceedings to change the PD Zone to R-1 in that area
east of Montgomery Wards to include the area west of Rosemead Blvd.
The foregoing motion was withdrawn with consent of the second
A petition from property owners was referred to - received on
August 14, 1974 by the City Council and on August 19, 1974 by
the Planning Commission.
It was moved by Councilman Gary Taylor, second by Mayor pro tem Trujill
that the City Council request the Planning commission to take the
necessary steps to determine whether the PD Zone in that area south
of Marshall St. to the San Bernardino Freeway and from Rio Hondo
on the east to the Rubio Wash on the west should be changed to R-1
and to make a recommendation to the City Council.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Cichy, G.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
21. ORAL COflMUNICATIONS:
A. MR. LOREN RIGHTMEIER - DEFERRED TO MEETING OF MAY 27th...
B. ROSE BRADLEY - 7914 Garvey Ave. - Rosemead
Addressed the Council with regard to her property at 2736 Strathmore -
requesting that water and power be turned on.
City Manager Tripepi advised Ms. Bradley that a permit should be
taken out for improvements as required to bring the building up-to-code
To be considered at the next regular meeting...
C. MOLLIE BENNETT - 5572 Angelus Ave. - San Gabriel
Mrs. Bennett addressed the Council with regard to the suggested
zone change from PD to R-1 in the area south of Marshall (as discussed
in motion above) stating that she represents several property owners
in this area.
Mrs. Bennett was advised of the petition presented by several
property owners in the area.
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D.. RICHARD DIAZ - 2403 San Gabriel Blvd. - Rosemead
Addressed the Council regarding the manpower programs which the
County is currently administering - advising the Council that the
County has taken steps to turn this administration over to local.
government.
Mr. Diaz offered the services of Bienvenidos if this comes about.
Mayor pro tem Trujillo asked that this item be placed on the next
agenda. No objections..
Councilman Gary Taylor:
2) Referred to a law suit discussed in executive session on May 6th.
Item to be discussed between Councilman Taylor and Attorneys...
It was moved by Mayor pro tem Trujillo, second by Councilman Andersen
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
fleeting Adjourned at 12:03 a.m. (Wed. 5/14/75)
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MAYOR OF THE CITY ,R MEAD