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MINUTES OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 11, 1975
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was held in the
Council Chambers of the Rosemead City Hall and called to order
at 8:00 p.m. by Mayor Paul S. Taylor.
1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman G. Taylor
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend John Clarkson of the
Foursquare Gospel Church.
Mayor pro tem Andersen read a letter from Reverend John Clarkson,
advising the Council df his plans for retirement.
The Council extended appreciation to Reverend Clarkson for his many
years (12) of community involvement.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 23, 1975 (Revised) - ADJOURNED MEETING
JANUARY 28, 1975 - REGULAR MEETING
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
that the minutes of January 23, 1975 be approved as printed.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
It was moved by Councilman Gary Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen
to approve the minutes of January 28, 1975 as printed.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING
4. RESOLUTION . ORDERING ACQUISITION & IMPROVEMENT FOR THE
HIGHCLIFF SEWER DISTRICT.
City Manager Tripepi advised the Council that due to illness,
Mr. Gordon Kriegel, the County Regional Engineer could not attend
this evening and asked that the public hearing be continued until
the next meeting..
Mayor Taylor requested anyone wishing to address the Council on this
matter to stand and be sworn.
City Clerk Davenport administered the Oath..
The Hearing was opened at 8:06 p.m.
Mr. Courtney C. Morrison, 2424 N. Jackson Ave., Rosemead addressed
the Council stating opposition to the proposed sewer assessment on
his property.
After discussion, it was agreed that Mr. Morrison will meet.with
the City Manager and the Regional Engineer before the next meeting.
Mrs. Pinon, 7644 Highcliff St., Rosemead addressed the Council
urging acceptance of this project and stating that she helped
circulate the petition which indicates the majority are in favor
of the improvement.
There being no further people who wished to address the Council,
the Hearing was Continued to the regular meeting of February 25, 1975.
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Councilman G. Taylor requested the City Attorney to prepare a memo
regarding sewer assessment procedure.
Attorney Brown stated that he would prepare a memo on the 1911 Act...
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5, ORDINANCE NO. 393• REGULATING DANCE FLOORS
Attorney,Brown read Ordinance No. 393 by title.
AN ofibINANCE OF.-THE REGULATING THE SIZE OF PUBLIC
DANCE FLOORS AND AMENTINd'ThE MUNtdtPAt' CODE,
It was moved, by'Counciiwoman Tidjiiloi second by Counci.lfnan Andersen
to i4iive fukfier reading and adopt drdinance 393.
After discussion;
It was movO by Councilman Ahdetsehi second by Councilman G. Taylor
to amehd Ordinance No. 393 to permit a dining area capable of seating
50 persons. instead of 60 persons.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Attorney Brown read Ordinance No. 393 in full...
It was moved by Councilwoman Trujillo, second by Councilman Andersen
to Adopt Ordinance No. 393•
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
6. HEARING OFFICER'S REPORT - ROSE ROOM DANCING LICENSE
After discussion on condition #12, the City Attorney was asked to
reword the condition.
Mr. W.B. O'Connor, 4635 Fendyke, Rosemead addressed the Council
regarding this condition.
The Meeting recessed at 8:33 p.m. It reconvened at 8:38 p.m.
Condition #12 was reworded as follows:
Dancing will be permitted under this permit on the premises only
during those times the restaurant is serving full course meals
within any twenty-four hour period.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by.Councilman G. Taylor
to grant the license as recommended.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, 0.-'Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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7. CONSIDERATION OF CINCO DE MAYO PARADE
City Manager Tripepi presented his memo dated February 7, 1975
which states that the Traffic Commission has approved the parade
route with respect to traffic safety for this requested parade
on Saturday May 3, 1975 and which sets forth conditions to be agreed
upon.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to approve the request from the Cinco de Mayo Committee to hold a
Cinco de Mayo Parade on Saturday, May 3, 1975.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8. STAFF REPORT - LA VICTORIA CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
Administrative Assistant Levy reported that the rains had slowed
progress but that La Victoria expects to have the entire project,
including the access road completed within 2 112 months.
9. CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Mayor Paul Taylor to
authorize construction of a 17,000 sq. foot Recreation Community
Center Building.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, P. Taylor
NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
ABSENT: None
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to request competitive bidding for a 15,000 sq. fobt Recreation
Community Center Building and direct Design Sciences to proceed
with working drawings and specifications.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NEW BUSINESS
10. RESOLUTION 75-7. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
City Treasurer Foutz presented Resolution 75-7 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $69,944.78 AND DEMANDS
NUMBERS 18213-18333. (#18253 voided)..
Councilman G. Taylor requested a copy of the Election Services billing.
Councilwoman Trujillo requested copies of some of the work sheets
for tree trimming.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman G. Taylor
to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 75-7.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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11. RESOLUTION 75-8• HONORING C. LELAND GUNN, CITY MANAGER EMERITUS
Attorney Brown read Resolution 75-8 in full.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to adopt Resolution 75-8.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12. RESOLUTION 75-9. ESTABLISHING POLLING PLACES AND ELECTION WORKERS
FOR SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
Attorney Brown presented Resolution 75-9 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ESTABLISHING
VOTING PRECINCTS, ESTABLISHING POLLING PLACES, APPOINTING ELECTION
OFFICERS AND FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF ELECTION OFFICERS FOR A
SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD APRIL 22, 1975 HERETOFORE
CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 75-5 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA.
It was moved by Councilwoman Trujillo, second by Councilman G. Taylor
to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 75-9.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13. REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE - PRIVATE DRIVE - TRACT 27746
(20 unit condominium on Walnut Grove)
Planning Director Sonju presented data on this requested name change.
Attorney Brown presented Resolution 75-10 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING
THE NAME. OF SCOTT LANE, A PRIVATE DRIVE WITHIN TRACT 27746 TO AN
UNNAMED PRIVATE DRIVE WITHIN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD.
It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 75-10.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
14. APPROVAL OF MASONRY WALL & REDUCTION OF BOND - TRACT 31339
(San Gabriel & Potrero)
City Manager Tripepi presented the letter of recommendation from the
City Engineer dated January 23, 1975•
It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to accept the recommendation to approve the work and reduce the bonds.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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15. REDUCTION OF BOND AND RELEASE OF WATER SYSTEM AGREEMENT - TRACT 31339
City Manager Tripepi presented the letter of recommendation from the
City Engineer dated January 21, 1975.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman G. Taylor
to accept the recommendation finding the work complete, releasing
the water system agreement and reducing the bond.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
16. PLANNING COMMISSION:
A. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORTS FOR CITY PROJECTS...
Planning Director Sonju presented a memo and recommendation from the
Planning Commission that the City contract withoutside consultant
firms for the preparation of Environmental Impact Reports for City
projects.
City Manager Tripepi presented his memo dated February 7, 1975 and
requested guidance from the Council.
After discussion;
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to continue the policy of staff preparation of environmental impact
reports until Council determines that a project is too large.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
B. REPORTS ON PLANNING COMMISSION SEMINAR
Planning Director Sonju presented reports from Commissioners Ferl
and Revelles on the Short Course Seminar Program for Planning
Commissioners held by the Irvine University of California on
January 31st and February 1, 1975.
Reports Received...
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ATTEND REDEVELOPMENT HOUSING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR (ROY REVELLES)
Planning Director Sonju presented this request.
It was discussed that this would be a Redevelopment Agency function...
It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to deny the request.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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COMMUNICATIONS
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. GERTRUDE A. RAFFERTY - 9224 E. Marshall, Rosemead
Addressed the Council with regard to a complaint on vehicles being
stored on adjacent property. She stated that she feels they are
"junk" vehicles and should be removed.
Mrs. Fred Hutchinson, 9228 E. Marshall, Rosemead
Addressed the Council stating that they had tried to comply with
the City's requests ( i.e. fencing) but stated that the cars are
a hobby and possibly calssics.
Council directed Staff to pursue this item...
B. CONTRACT CITIES MONTHLY MEETING NOTICE
City Manager Tripepi presented this notice for the February 19th meetin@
C. NOTICE OF CONTRACT CITIES REVENUE SHARING MEETING
City Manager Tripepi presented the announcement of the upcoming
Contract Citites Assn. trip to Washington to support Contract Cities
views on Revenue Sharing...
18. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. City Clerk: REPORT ON ECONOMIC INTEREST STATEMENTS
City Clerk Davenport reported that the Economic Interest Statement
of the City Manager is on file and copies placed in the Council boxes.
Also that the Council's statements were forwarded to the Fair Political
Practices Commission...
Mayor Paul Taylor
1) Reported on an announcement that HUD funds are available to the
cities and that the time limit for applications has been extended
to May 30th. Application for extension must be made by March 1st.
No Action at this time...
City Manager Tripepii
1) Presented a claim from Lourdes Burrola against the City dated
February 10, 1975.
It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to refer the claim to the City Attorney's Office and forward a copy
to the Insurance Carrier.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Gary Taylor
1) Asked that Staff be directed to prepare a survey on the pros and
cons of Rosemead becoming a Charter City.
There Were No Objections...
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It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to adjourn the meeting to Tuesday, Febraary 18, 1975 at 7:30 p.m.
Unanimously Carried...
The Meeting Adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
C1 Clerk
Mayor of,./the City Rosemead