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MINUTES OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 26, 1974
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 Councilman Pike.
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Tom Phillips of the Church
of Christ.
2. Roll Call:
Present: Pike, G. Tyalor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
Absent: Andersen (excused--out-of-state for Holiday)
Ex officio: Brown, Davenport, Foutz, Gunn, Sonju, Tripepi
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NOVEMBER 12, 1974 - REGULAR MEETING
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to approve the minutes of November 12, 1974 as written.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Deferred to Next Meeting...
Captain Harry S. "Bud" Hansen, new Station Commander of the
Temple Sheriff's Station was introduced and said a few words.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. ORDINANCE NO. 390. CAPPING (AMBULANCE CHASING) REVOCATION OF LICENSE
Attorney Brown read Ordinance No. 390 by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RELATING TO REVOCATION AND
SUSPENSION OF AMBULANCE OPERATOR AND TOW TRUCK OPERATOR LICENSES,
AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman G. Taylor
to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 390.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
6. CONSIDERATION OF ENDORSEMENT OF BIENVENIDOS CETA FUNDING APPLICATION.
:
City Manager Gunn presented a memo dated November 22, 1974 entitled
Bienvenidos CETA Title I and recommends an official City Council
endorsement of the Bienvenidos Application.
It was moved by Councilwoman Trujillo, second by Councilman G. Taylor
to endorse the Bienvenidos proposal.
after discussion, Councilman G. Taylor called for the Question
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: Pike
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
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7. STAFF REPORT - OPEN STAIRWAY - MOTEL 116"
Assistant City Manager Tripepi presented a memo dated November 22, 1974
entitled: Visibility of Backyards From Balconies and Stairways of
Motel 6.
Staff was urged to pursue this problem..
NEW BUSINESS
8. RESOLUTION NO. 74-83. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. (REVISED)
City Treasurer Foutz read Resolution 74-83 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $614,357 AND DEMANDS
NUMBERS 17717-17804.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 74-83 (Revised).
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
9. ORDINANCE NO. 391. AMENDING THE DEEP LOT ORDINANCE.
Attorney Brown presented Ordinance No. 391 by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGULATING PERMITTED USES
AND ADDITIONAL DWELLINGS ON DEEP LOTS IN R-1 AND R-2 ZONES AND
AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to waive further reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 391 and to
set the public hearing for December 10, 1974.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
10. APPROVAL OF CLEANUP OF SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY.
City Manager Gunn presented a letter from Y.M. Siu, District
Building & Safety Engineer dated November 15, 1974 which recommended
that the Building Official be authorized to proceed, under ordinance,
to have the property at 4623 N. Earle Ave. cleaned up and upon
completion of work, to collect the actual costs therefor.
Mrs. Lawin, 1523 So. Campbell, Alhambra - addressed the Council
and urged them to approve the recommendation of the Building &
Safety Engineer - stating that hearings have been held over the
past 15 months regarding the subject property.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to approve the recommendation of theBuilding & Safety Engineer and
proceed with cleanup of 4623 N. Earle Ave.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike,-P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: G. Taylor
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
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11. CONSIDERATION OF 911 EMERGENCY PHONE SYSTEM.
Assistant City Manager Tripepi presented a memo dated November 22, 1974
which informed the Council that the State of California has mandated
that by December 31, 1982, all local governments must provide for an
operational emergency telephone service; a 911 System and that a
tentative plan must be filed by January 31, 1975.
It was recommended that the City Council authorize Los Angeles
County's Office of Emergency Service Planning to prepare and submit
the City's 911 tentative plan.
It was moved by Councilwoman Trujillo, second by Councilman Pike
to approve the foregoing recommendation.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
Attorney Brown stated that a Resolution should be adopted on
this 911 Emergency Phone System and read Resolution 74-84 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING
THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN THE JOINT
DEVELOPMENT AND SUBMITTAL OF 911 TENTATIVE PLANS TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA BY JANUARY 31, 1975 OR ANY OTHER DATE THAT MAY BE
PRESCRIBED BY LAW.
It was moved by Councilwoman Trujillo, second by Councilman Pike
to waive further reading and Adopt Resolution 74-84.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
12. CITY ATTORNEY: REPORT ON ATTORNEY GENERAL'S DECISION RELATIVE TO
SHORTENED ELECTIVE TERMS.
Assistant City Attorney Brown reported that the California State
Statute does not provide compensation for local City Officials whose
terms were shortened due to a change in the Election Law.
13. SET PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR CONFIRMATION OF STREET ASSESSMENTS.
City Manager Gunn suggested that since the second Council Meeting
of December would fall on Christmas Eve the Council consider a
December 19th meeting and set these public hearings for that date.
The Council concurred and set the following public hearings for
Thursday, December 19th:
1. South side of Wells Street from Walnut Grove to the West City
Limits; sidewalks
2. East side of Willard Avenue from Garvey Avenue to Rockhold;
sidewalks and driveway approach.
3. South side of Valley Boulevard from Hart Street to Rio Hondo;
9446 only - sidewalk..
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COMMISSION & STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
14. PLANNING:
.A. CONSIDERATION OF TIME EXTENSION - TRACT 32079 (LANDIS VIEW LANE)
Director of Planning Sonju presented the letter of request by
Mr. Edson for a time extension, a Staff Report dated November 18, 1974
explaining the 18 month condition and code sections that probide for
change, and a memo dated November 22, 1974 with the Planning
Commission recommendation that a time extension be granted.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Paul Taylor
to waive further reading of this report and approve the recommendation.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: P. Taylor, Pike
NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
ABSENT: Andersen
Mayor P. Taylor requested that this item be placed on the next agenda.
B. REPORT ON OMISSION OF VEHICULAR APPROACH - TRACT 30344 (RUSH ST.).
Director of Planning Sonju presented a memo and referred to a plan
on this subject Tract and request for omission of the vehicular
approach of the private drive approximately 260 feet west of the
intersection of Rush and Delta Streets.
Mr. Sid Paul, 6f Barclay, Hollander, Curci addressed the Council
regarding this vehicular approach - stating an interest in traffic
condition as the main reason for the requested omission.
After much discussion;
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilwoman Trujillo to
deny this request for omission of a vehicular approach.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
C. CONSIDERATION OF STREET NAME CHANGE - TRACT 27746 (WALNUT GROVE)
Director of Planning Sonju requested that this item be deferred
until the meeting of December 10th. There were no objections...
D. REPORT ON 1974 HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT.
Director of Planning Sonju presented a memo dated November 22, 1974
entitled: 1974 Housing and Community Development Act, which informed
the Council that Title I of this new Act is of immediate concern
to local government and which set forth possible available funds
for Rosemead. Ms. Sonju recommended that if an application is to
be prepared, the Council authorize: 1) preparation of the application;
2) a request for advance funds; 3) and the contacting of consultants
to assist in preparation of the application.
After discussion,the Council concurred that they would like more
information and instructed staff to obtain more information, possibly
at the National League of Cities Meeting in Houston, and report back.
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15. TRAFFIC:
A. HELLMAN AVE. & SAN GABRIEL BLVD. - PASSENGER LOADING ZONE.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented this report dated November 21, 1974
and Traffic Commission recommendation that a 30 foot white passenger`,'
loading zone be placed on the north side of Hellman Avenue commencing
200 feet west of the west curb line of San Gabriel Boulevard to a
point 230 feet west of said west curb line.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to approve the foregoing recommendation.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen
B. SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD & WALNUT GROVE AVENUE - RESTRICTED PARKING
Traffic Engineer Envall presented this report dated November 21, 197Y
and Traffic Commission recommendation to:`11) Place 50 feet plus or
minus red curb markings on the north side of San Gabriel Boulevard
between the first and second drives west of Walnut Grove Avenue--
a distance of 50 feet plus or minus. 2) Place 2 signs, "NO PARKING
AT ANY TIME", with appropriate arrows on the north side of San
Gabriel Boulevard between Walnut Grove Avenue and the Pomona Freeway
ramp.
It was moved by Councilwoman Trujillo, second by Councilman Pike
to approve the foregoing recommendation.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen
C. DELTA AVENUE & MISSION DRIVE - CROSSWALK
Traffic Engineer Envall presented this report dated November 21, 1974
and Traffic Commission recommendation that a white crosswalk be
placed across Delta Avenue at the north line of Mission Drive, the
removal of the existing stop pavement marking with relocation
nearside of the crosswalk.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to approve the foregoing recommendation.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen
D. JACKSON AVENUE & EMERSON PLACE - ADDED TRAFFIC REGULATIONS..
Traffic Engineer Envall presented this report dated November 21, 1974
and Recommendation of the Traffic Commission as follows:
1) Place an additional 20 feet of red curb on the west side
of Jackson Avenue north of Emerson Place to aid visibility and
traffic flow due to substandard 30 foot street.
2) Remove by sandblasting "SLOW SCHOOL X-ING" pavement marking
on Emerson Place at approaches to Jackson Avenue and paint "STOP
AHEAD" pavement markings.
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3) Remove "DIP" signs on Jackson Avenue at approaches to Emerson
Place and place "STOP AHEAD" signs in their place.
4) Replace existing "SCHOOL" signs on Emerson Place at approaches
to Jackson Avenue and replace with "SCHOOL CLUSTER" signs since
Emerson is a posted 30 MPH street.
5) Remove existing "SCHOOL" signs on Jackson Avenue and replace
with new "SCHOOL" symbol signs at the approaches to Emerson Place.
6) Remove the fourth parallel parking stall on the south side
of Emerson Place west of Prospect Avenue. (A new drive)
7) Place a boulevard "STOP" sign and stop bar pavement markings
on Stevens Avenue at the north approach to Emerson Place. This will
complete the stopping of all approaching streets between New Avenue
and San Gabriel Boulevard.
It was also recommended to take a traffic survey on Jackson
Avenue from Garvey Avenue to Hellman Avenue, a lighting survey, and
to keep the requests given to the commission by Mr. Mattern as part
of the records.
It was moved by Councilwoman Trujillo, second by Councilman Pike to
approve the foregoing recommendations.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
DEL MAR AVE. (not on agenda)
Councilwoman Trujillo referred to the widening of Del Mar Avenue
and asked if a traffic flow survey has been done.
Traffic Engineer Envall stated that a survey is in progress and will
be presented to the Traffic Commission in the near future.
CHILD SAFETY PROGRAM (not on agenda
Mayor Paul Taylor suggested that the Sheriff's Department be requested
to visit the schools for a traffic safety program.
There were no objections to the staff checking on cost to provide
this service.
SIGNAL AT SAN GABRIEL & WALNUT GROVE (not on agenda)
Councilman G. Taylor referred to a survey that was to be taken with
regard to the subject intersection (green arrow)..
Traffic Engineer Envall stated that a recommendation would be made
to the Traffic Commission at the next meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS
16. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
A. CITY OF AZUSA - RESOLUTION (RTD GOVERNING BODY)
City Manager Gunn presented this Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Azusa.
Attorney Brown was requested to prepare a Resolution for the City
of Rosemead.
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Attorney Brown read Resolution 74-85 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING
LEGISLATIVE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO THE RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT.
It was moved by Councilwoman Trujillo, second by Councilman Pike
to waive further reading of Resolution 74-85.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: G. Taylor
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
Attorney Brown read Resolution 74-85 in full.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to Adopt Resolution 74-85.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: G. Taylor
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
B. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - THANKSGIVING SERVICE
City Manager Gunn read this letter dated November 13, 1974 which
announced the seventh annual Community Thanksgiving Service sponsored
by the Rosemead Area Ministerial Fellowship to be held on
Thanksgiving Eve.
Mayor Taylor advised the Council that he had signed a proclamation
for this event.
C. NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL - RESOLUTION (SUPPORTING SAFETY PROGRAM)
City Manager Gunn presented this letter dated November 12, 1974 with
attached Resolution.
The Council requested Attorney Brown to prepare a Resolution for
Rosemead.
Attorney Brown read Resolution 74-86 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD SUPPORTING
THE COOPERATIVE HOLIDAY SAFETY PROGRAMS OF OUR TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
AGENCIES, OUR TRAFFIC COURTS, THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ALCOHOL SAFETY
ACTION PROJECT AND THE GREATER LOS ANGELES CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL
SAFETY COUNCIL.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman G. Taylor
to waive further reading and Adopt Resolution 74-86.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Councilman G. Taylor requested data relative to the Federal
Guidelines - Housing & Urban Development.
Planning Director Son,ju stated that she would gather information
for the Council.
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B. Councilwoman Trujillo stated that Rosemead's City Newsletter is
being mailed into non-Rosemead homes (So. San Gabriel).
Beth Wyckoff (Public Relations) stated that she will check the
mailing list for these discrepancies.
C. Councilman Pike extended wishes to all for a Happy Thanksgiving.
D. Mr. Foutz, City Treasurer and BiCentennial Chairman reported on
a very successful BiCentennial program held Friday, November 22nd,
and asked for input and support from the community.
There being no further business to come before the Council;
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman G. Taylor and
unanimously carried to Adjourn.
Meeting Adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
RK MAYOR OF THE CITY ROSE AD