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CC - 01-28-750 C MINUTES OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 28, 1975 A regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was held in the Council Chambers of 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 Mayor pro tern Andersen The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Tom Phillips of the Church of Christ.. 2. Roll Call: Present: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo Absent; None Ex officio: Brown, Davenport, Foutz, Levy, Tripepi 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 14th & JANUARY 23rd - 1975 It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilwoman Trujillo to approve the minutes of January 14, 1975 as printed. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman G. Taylor asked that the minutes of January 23, 1975 be revised to show addressed on those who spoke. There were no objections... 4. STATEMENT FROM COUNCILMAN PIKE Councilman Pike requested that his statement be printed in the minutes verbatim. There were no objections... This is a historical night in the life of our City and while still fresh in our minds, I wish to review Its History. I have been in Rosemead since 1946, when we had the name but were still County. We paid our taxes to the County then and-all of the income generated by our population. Then we had to ask(the County to spend some of this tax money back in Rosemead. We always got the short end.'of the stick and nothing happened here in improvements. Street sweeping once a month, no curbs or gutters, no new street trees, and so on. This is what forced us and finally convinced a majority of the voters to vote for incorporation. So we could have the use of the money generated by our citizens and businesses. This is when Rosemead started to accomplish something. A Park District Tax was discontinued and paid for out of general fund. We started a program of street renewal, curbs and gutters, saved for construction of this City Hall and paid cash - No Bonds at completion.. NOW, the people who had been getting our tax monies for their use rather than ours suddenly had to pay more taxes because we were no longer subsidizing their improvements. YOU GET THE PICTURE. We were for the first time keeping what we created. We had a philosophy that a government that was well advised was a City that kept abreast of the times and advanced while those not so well guided slipped and either lost ground or hardly held its own - moved at a snail's pace. Now we had our againsters - those who said you can't do it we'll end up and be taxed to death - stop the world, I want off it will never fly - no change wanted - stay county. And the better our City did the more foolish it made them look. So they never lost an opportunity to put rocks in the path and then predict a wreck. This coalition was put to bed for quite a while in 1965 when they forced a referendum on Annexation. That was the year the Rosemead Page Two Council Minutes ' January 28, 1975 Boosters were formed and Its die was cast for growth by a vote margin of two-to-one on both sides of the fence ( Old Rosemead and the new Annexation both voting). Rosemead: Do you want to Annex? Proposed Area: Do you want to Join? Our growth was nothing short of miraculous. Why? Because of having an Economic Development Committee for advise (comprising the finest experts of the business world) Bank Presidents, Managers, Attorneys, Businessmen, School Boards, Accountants, etc.. If you are going to be advised, be well advised by the best. It worked... By 1970, we had increased our income from sales tax 800%. Since then, another 600% for a total of 1400% in 15 112 years. And because of this income we never put any taxes on property or business. We didn't have to. While we achieved this record, other cities barely increased and some even lost income from sales tax. So you wee why I am proud to have been involved directly with this progress for the past years. This is a record I challenge anyone to duplicate. Unless sound, proven methods are kept, we will cease to even hold our own. This has been a sketch of what has happened while I have been part of the team ...that's past. I want to take this opportunity to thank all those who felt I lived up to my pledge to always represent what my better judgement said was just and right for our City. I really appreciate all their efforts. It has been a privilege to have had the opportunity to associate with and be part of those outstanding individuals. I thank those who contributed in any of many ways. Now along with the challenge I left on the record already past, I am going to give you some idea with figures to prove what it will cost a home owner a year if we have redevelopment in Rosemead - that is allowing us to keep $700,000 a year to improve our City - and this means new bridges, new parks, lights, libraries, and homes for the old and disadvantaged. County Budget is $2,800,000,000 1% of Budget = $28,000,000 $700,000 = .025 of 1% A homeowner that pays $600 taxes a year: 1% of $600 = 6 X .025 = 15d a year for a home that pays $600 tax. We have about 14,000 dwellings in Rosemead. If we were to have to raise $700,000 by taxes it would average $50.00 per house. So, for 15t we get $50.00 or 14,000 homes X 15@ - $2,100 taxes we would pay to retain for ourselves $700,000 city wide... For the schools, I was assured by both Garvey and Rosemead Boards that due to State guarantee of per capita student dollars and our low assessed value, it would virtually make no difference in their income. This puts us right where we were before incorporation. Unless we have a redevelopment agency to retain our tax dollars that are generated within our boundaries, we will be exporting our money to the County and then begging them to return some of it to us. Still we will not only loose our own $700,000 but to add insult to injury, we are now taxed to offset the redevelopment agencies of Los Angeles County, the City of Los Angeles, Pasadena, Alhambra, Monterey Park, Covina, E1 Monte, West Covina, and on and on and on to each community that has adopted Community Redevelopment in the County of Los Angeles. Page Three • • Council Minutes January 28, 1975 It is common sense to protect the City of Rosemead citizens' best interest by retaining what we generate in wealth for our City improvement and off-set what we are now paying to support other agencies. These figures are authentic - check them out and think hard on them. Let us see our tax buck stay here. 2,000 years ago, man had a saviour born on this earth. He was misunderstood and eventually put to death. He was perfect and still people panicked for fear of change. Today we have a tool in Redevelopment that can be the salvation of our deteriorating cities. It's not perfect but it is the best man has been able to devise. Use it with wisdom and discretion - don't be foolish enough to toss it aside because of unfounded fears. God Forbid - we can't afford to pass even the opportunity to provide a dozen jobs in the condition we find our economy in today, and any convenience that means no commuting for a job or service can be a God Send`to those so servdd. To the new Council People - You felt you couldn't trust the establishment. At least trust yourselves. You can't bind future Councils so have faith. You are part of the establishment today. Don't kill the goose that lays the golden eggs. Its the only goose you have to ride to any record of accomplishing any goals you might have. You've won your point of eliminating me from the scene. Don't loose the victory by killing the only chance you have to helping our City to be a better place to live, play, work, or shop in. That's all I ask - Keep the good of Rosemead foremost in your thoughts at all times... KEN PIKE 5. REPORT OF CANVASS OF ELECTION. City Clerk Davenport stated that per authorization given by Resolution 74-82, she had canvassed the Special Election held January 21, 1975, and found the returns to be correct as originally reported. 6. RESOLUTION 75-3. DECLARING RESULTS OF ELECTION. Attorney Brown presented Resolution 75-3 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY OF ROSEMEAD ON THE 21ST DAY OF JANUARY, 1975, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW. It was moved by Councilwoman Trujillo, second by Councilman G. Taylor to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 75-3. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None Mr. Pike bid farewells and left the meeting at this point...... CLERK'S STATEMENT OF ELECTION RESULTS. In accordance with the provisions of Sections 22932 and 22933 of the Elections Code of the State of California, the results of said election are hereby declared to be as follows: a. The whole number of votes (ballots) cast in the City of Rosemead at said election was 4,939 F, b. The Measures Voted For: • Shall Kenneth Pike be Recalled from the Office of Member of the City Council? If the Recall Prevails, Shall the City Council Fill the Vacancy by Appointment or Call a Special Election? C. The number of Votes Given at Each Precinct is as follows: PRECINCT VOTE (ballots) 1 359 2 294 3 351 4 351 5 302 6 301 7 404 8 384 9 158 10 175 11 159 12 230 13 272 14 274 15 212 16 225 17 156 18 258 19 47 91!" 12 Absentee 27 9~ D. The Number of Votes Given Each Measure is as follows: (1) Shall Kenneth Pike be Recalled from the office of Member of the City Council? PRECINCT YES NO TOTAL VOTE 1 153 204 357 2 168 123 291 3 201 150 351 4 223 128 351 5 158 144 302 6 145 153 298 7 186 218 404 8 268 116 384 9 99 58 157 10 103 72 175 11 96 62 158 12 158 72 230 13 157 115 272 14 112 160 272 15 168 41 209 16 169 56 225 17 100 56 156 18 162 94 256 19 35 12 47 Total of Precincts: 2 1 203 T$ 55 Absentee: 16 11 27 Total Vote: 2F7-7 20 5 9It 22 Page Four Council Minutes January 28, 1975 Page Five Council Minutes January 28, 1975 (2) If the Recall Prevails Shall the City Council Fill the Vacancy by Appointment or Call a Special Election? PRECINCT BY APPT. BY ELECTION TOTAL VOTE 1 43 247 290 2 29 229 258 3 28 285 313 4 26 284 310 5 53 224 27 0 6 52 218 27 7 55 309 364 8 47 294 341 9 12 119 131 10 15 125 140 11 19 119 138 12 19 181 200 13 38 195 233 14 68 159 227 15 20 152 172 16 20 169 189 17 19 115 134 18 27 191 218 19 4 36 40 - - Precinct 59T- 351- T2 T5 Absentee 8 18 26 Total Vote: 602 366T T E71- PUBLIC HEARING 7. ORDINANCE 392• AUTHORIZING WHOLESALE NURSERIES WITH CUP, Attorney Brown read Ordinance 392 by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING WHOLESALE NURSERIES IN ANY ZONE WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Mayor Taylor requested anyone wishing to address the Council to please stand and be sworn in. There were none. The Public Hearing was opened at 8:17 p.m. No one responded and it closed immediately. It was moved by Councilwoman Trujillo, second by Councilman Andersen, to waive further reading and Adopt Ordinance 392. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSTAIN: Mayor Taylor ABSENT:None Mayor Taylor abstained due to the fact he is in the wholesale nursery business. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. ORDINANCE 393• REGULATING DANCE FLOORS. Attorney Brown read Ordinance 393 by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGULATING THE SIZE OF PUBLIC DANCE FLOORS AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Councilman Andersen suggested that the ordinance add the words: and adjacent to or within a dining area capable of seating 60 persons. rl- 1 Page Six • • Council Minutes January 28, 1975 Attorney Brown read ordinance 393 in full. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilwoman Trujillo to waive further reading and Introduce Ordinance 393. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 9. STAFF REPORT. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT City Manager Tripepi read a memo dated January 23, 1975 from Ralph Levy, Administrative Assistant which advises that the County did not extend the deadline for entering into a participation agreement with Los Angeles County to share the County's Housing and Community Development Act Funding and therefore, the City will not receive HCD Funding from the County. Report Received... NEW BUSINESS 10. RESOLUTION NO. 75-4. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS City Treasurer Foutz read Resolution 75-4 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $73,123.44 AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 18052-18212. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman G. Taylor to waive further reading and Adopt Resolution 75-4. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 11. RESOLUTION NO. 75-5. CALLING SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION. Attorney Brown read Resolution 75-5 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY 1975, FOR THE ELECTION OF A MEMB AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES. OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ON TUESDAY, THE 22nd DAY OF APRIL, ;R OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAID CITY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA It was moved by Councilwoman Trujillo, second by Councilman Andersen to waive further reading and Adopt Resolution 75-5. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo. NOES: None ABSENT: None 12. REQUEST BY CLERK FOR FUNDS FOR SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION City Clerk Davenport presented her request for instructions for precincting the Special Municipal Election to be held April 22, 1975 and a request for budget allocation. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilwoman Trujillo to consolidate the April 22, 1975 election in the same 19 precincts as the January 21, 1975 election and to allocate $7,300 to the election account. Page Seven • • Council Minutes January 28, 1975 Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: -Andersen, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 13. RESOLUTION 75-6. REQUESTING SERVICES OF COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS FOVSPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION. Attorney Brown presented Resolution 75-6 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 22, 1975. It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilwoman Trujillo to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 75-6. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 14. HEARING OFFICERS. .REPORT., ROSE ROOM - 1 .1 City Manager Tripepi presented the Hearing Officer's Report dated January 21, 1975. Councilman Andersen suggested that the words: and properly lighted be added to condition number 9; and that a condition #12 be added to read: That positive verification be obtained by checking licenses, permits, and California Resale Permit that the restaurant is owned and operated by the Applicant. Attorney Brown stated that he would have to check to see if State Law would preempt the City requiring condition #12. Item Deferred to Next Meeting - No Objections... 15. CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING City Manager Tripepi presented his memo dated January 24, 1975 which states that it is the feeling that staff could effectively implement either the construction management method or the contracting method (open bid) for construction of the Recreation Community Center. Recreation Director Burbank showed an artist rendering of the proposed building and referred to a draft agreement presented to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Mayor P. Taylor to pursue the Construction Management method for construction of the Recreation Community Center., Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, P. Taylor NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo ABSENT: None It was moved by Councilwoman Trujillo, second by Councilman G. Taylor to use the General Construction Method and request competitive bidding for a 15,000 sq. ft. 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 (see motion end of meeting) Page Eight • Council Minutes January 28, 1975 The Meeting was recessed at 9:28 p.m. 0 It reconvened at 9:40 p.m. 16. CONSIDERATION OF HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION. Holly Knapp - 8367 E. Whitmore - Rosemead, addressed the Council regarding this proposed Commission. She suggested instead, a day set aside by Council Members to be completely available to citizens. Lillian Sacco - 3220 Walnut Grove - Rosemead addressed the Council regarding this proposed .Commission. She urged citizen participation if a Commission is appointed but questioned the need.. Councilman G. Taylor asked that the City Attorney prepare a written opinion comparing this proposed Commission with the Redevelopment Agency (i.e. under what control.?? There were no objections.. Councilwoman Trujillo suggested that consideration of the Human Resources Commission be tabled until after the April election. Mr. Hernandez - Evelyn -Rosemead, expressed a need for this Commission. Mr. Richard Diaz - 2403 San Gabriel Blvd. - Rosemead expressed a "need for a orderly society" and the need to accept responsibility for new problems. There were no objections to deferring this item until after the April, 1975 election. 17. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND CONFERENCE - REC. & PARKS DEPTS. City Manager Tripepi presented memos from Director of Recreation Burbank, and Park Supervisor Chandler requesting authorization to attend the Annual Recreation & Parks Conference in San Diego - Saturday, March 1, 1975 through Tuesday, March 4, 1975. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman G. Taylor to approve the foregoing requests. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 18. APPOINTMENT OF TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER Mayor Taylor recessed the Meeting to a Personnel Session at 10:15 p.m. The Meeting Reconvened at 10:25 p.m. Mayor Taylor stated that he would like to reappoint Mr. Frank Magallanes to the Traffic Commission for a two-year term. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman G. Taylor to ratify the foregoing appointment. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 19. PLANNING COMMISSION: A. REQUEST FOR STUDY SESSION - SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING STUDY This requested study session was set for Tuesday, February 18, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. Page Nine • • Council Minutes January 28, 1975 20. TRAFFIC COMMISSION: A. 4519 NO. ROSEMEAD BLVD. - VEHICULAR & PEDESTRIAN CONFLICT Traffic Engineer Envall presented this Traffic Commission Memo dated January 28, 1975 referring to a request for relief involving vehicles entering the Community Psychiatric Center. No Action at this Time... B. IVAR AVENUE & GLENDON WAY - STOP SIGN Traffic Engineer Envall presented this recommendation from the Traffic Commission to install a "STOP" sign on the east side of Ivar Avenue at the south approach to Glendon Way. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilwoman Trujillo to approve the foregoing recommendation. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None Mr. Juan Nunez - 2704 Del Mar Ave. - Rosemead addressed the Council at this time regarding a School Caution Sign that he feels is too close to the School on Del Mar Avenue. Traffic Engineer Envall will investigate the placement of the sign. C. EAST SIDE OF DEL MAR - RESTRICTED PARKING Traffic Engineer Envall presented this recommendation from the Traffic Commission restrict parking on the east side of Del Mar Avenue from the Dan T. Williams School to Garvalia until the street is improved and place advanced signing at the south approach to the School. It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen to approve the foregoing recommendation. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None D. LOWER AZUSA ROAD - SPEED LIMIT MODIFICATION Traffic Engineer Envall presented this recommendation from the Traffic Commission that the speed be upgraded between Rosemead Boulevard and the Southern Pacific Railroad to 40 MPH - to be reviewed in one-year; and to place "DIP" signs on Lower Azusa Road at Encinita Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Mayor Taylor to approve the foregoing recommendation. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: G. Taylor ABSENT: None Page Ten Council Minutes January 28, 1975 E. HELLMAN AVE. & SAN GABRIEL BLVD. - DIP SIGNS Traffic Engineer Envall presented this recommendation from the Traffic Commission that dip signs be placed on Hellman-Avenue 300 feet in advance of San Gabriel Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilwoman Trujillo to approve the foregoing recommendation. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None COMMUNICATIONS 21. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. CINCO DE MAYO COMMITTEE City Manager Tripepi read this letter from the Cinco De Mayo Committee requesting permission to hold a Cinco de Mayo Parade, on Saturday, May 3rd. It was the consensus of the Council that they would like a staff report on route and ground rules to be presented for approval at a later meeting. Mr. Robert Govella - 3113 Sullivan - Rosemead addressed the Council regarding this parade and left a document with the Clerk explaining the history of Cinco de Mayo. B. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. City Manager Tripepi informed the Council of an invitation from the Chamber of Commerce to attend an informal discussion between the Council and the Chamber members to be held February 1, 1975 at the Narramore Christian Foundation at 2:45 p.m. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE (not on agenda) A. Rose Bradley - 7914 Garvey Ave. - Rosemead addressed the Council regarding her property on Strathmore (2736).. She is in the process of getting bids on rehabilitation of the property. B. Michael Herrera - 3218 N. Angelus - Rosemead, requested information regarding the Sister City Program. Mr. Foutz discussed the program briefly with him and he will be forwarded information on the next meeting. C. W. B. O'Connor - 4635 Fendyke Ave. - Rosemead, urged the Council to reconsider the size of the Recreation Community Center Building. 22. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS Mayor Taylor (1) Thanked the Members of the Community Resources Advisory Committee for serving on that Committee. City Clerk Davenport (1) Reminded the Council and the City Manager of Campaign Statements due by January 31st and Financial Disclosure Statements due by February 6th. City Treasurer Foutz (1) Advised the Council and Staff of the 1975 Arts and Humanities Seminar and urged someone from the City to attend. -Page Eleven Council Minutes January 28, 1975 Mayor pro Tem Andersen (1') Asked if Council shoudn't reconsider a 17,000 sq. foot Recreation Community Center Building. Discussion followed... It was moved by Councilwoman Trujillo, second by Councilman Andersen to direct the Architect to hold up on working drawings and specifica- tions until the next regular Council Meeting. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None There being no further business to come before the Council; It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilwoman Trujillo to Adjourn. Meeting Adjourned at 11:04 p.m. CIT CLERK / RO MEAD OR E C IT