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CC - 11-12-74MINUTES OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER 12, 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 Gary Taylor 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: Davenport, Foutz, Sonju, Tripepi, Watson, Levy 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 29, 1974 - ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman G. Taylor to approve the minutes of October 29, 1974 as written. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: HONORING PAST COMMISSIONERS Mayor Paul Taylor thanked past Commissioners Paul Schymos, John Mothersead, and Wallace Jackman for their service and presented City Plaques. Pictures were taken with the entire Council. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. ORDINANCE NO. 387, ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 67 (COMMUNITY CENTER SITE) Attorney Watson read Ordinance No. 387 by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONE CHANGE NO. 67) It was moved by Councilman Andersen, seeond by Councilman Pike to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 387. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to Adopt Ordinance No. 387. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo ABSENT: None 6. ORDINANCE NO. 388. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE RE: RUBBISH COLLECTION Attorney Watson read Ordinance No. 388 by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROVIDING DEFINITIONS OF COMBUSTIBLE AND NON-COMBUSTIBLE RUBBISH, COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS, AND THE DUTIES OF HOUSEHOLDERS AND COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS, AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. • Page Two City Council 11/12/1974 0 It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 388. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 7. ORDINANCE NO. 389. AMENDMENT TO BUILDING RELOCATION ORDINANCE. Attorney Watson read Ordinance No. 389 by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGULATING THE RELOCATION OF BUILDINGS AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 389. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None NEW BUSINESS 8. RESOLUTION NO. 74-81. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. City Treasurer Foutz read Resolution 74-81 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $93,499.47 AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 17628-17716. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 74-81. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 9. RESOLUTION NO. 74-82. AUTHORIZING CITY CLERK TO CANVASS ELECTION. Attorney Watson explained the laws regarding canvass of election and read Resolution 74-82 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 21ST DAY OF JANUARY, 1975, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 74-82. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor; Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None • • Page Three City Council 11/12/1974 10. ORDINANCE NO. 390. RE: CAPPING / REVOCATION OF LICENSES Attorney Watson explained this ordinance and read it by title. AN ORDINANCE OF T. CITY OF ROSEMEAD RELATING TO REVOCATION AND SUSPENSION OF.'ABLNCE OPERATOR AND TOW TRUCK OPERATOR LICENSES, AND AMENDING THME ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. itt~4ai moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman G. Taylor to waive further reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 390. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike,,G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 11. HEARING OFFICER'S REPORTS: A. HONKY TONK - BILLIARDS Acting City Manager Tripepi presented the Hearing Officer's Report dated November 6, 1974. Conditions 8 through 10 were suggested as follows: 8. Waitresses will wear skirts and blouses. 9. Bottomless or topless prohibited. 10. The Applicant shall sign an acknowledgement, in form satisfactory to the City Attorney, to the effect that the granting of this permit shall not entitle the permittee to a Conditional Use Permit. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman G. Taylor to approve the Hearing Officer's Report subject to conditions 1-10 and grant the requested license. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None B. LITTLE D.J.'s - BILLIARDS Acting City Manager Tripepi presented the Hearing Officer's Report dated November 6, 1974. Conditions 8 through 11 were suggested as follows: 8. Waitresses will wear skirts and blouses 9. Bottomless or topless prohibited. 10. The Applicant shall sign an acknowledgement, in form satisfactory to the City Attorney, to the effect that the granting of this permit shall not entitle the permittee to a Conditional Use Permit. 11. That the Applicant file his current residential address with the City and keep the City advised of any change. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to approve the Hearing Officer's Report subject to conditions 1-11 and grant the requested license. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 12. Page Four • ( • City Council 11/12/1974 " I APPROVAL OF REVISED FAU PROPOPOSAL. Acting City Manager Tripepilpresented this proposal entitled: JOINT COMMITTEE; I,PROPOSA PEDERAL AID URBAN PROGRAM - LOS ANGELES COUNTY - REVISED m August 26, 1974. It was moved by,Counoilwoman,Trujillo, second by Councilman Andersen to approve the Revised FAU Proposal. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor., P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 13. RELEASE OF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT BOND. (MOTEL "611) Acting City Manager Tripepi presented this letter from the City/ County Engineer dated October 25, 1974, stating that the Motel 116" performance bond for drainage has served the desired purpose and should be returned. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman G. Taylor to release the drainage improvement performance bond for Motel Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G NOES: None ABSENT: None Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo Councilwoman Trujillo requested that staff study further the problem with the open stairways that overlook private yards at the Motel 116" Development. after further discussion, Mayor P. Taylor asked Staff to present a report on this at the next meeting. No objections... 14. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY. Acting City Manager Tripepi presented this claim by Gonzales, Berry, and Battle dated October 17, 1974 and the recommendation from the City Attorney that the claim be denied. Attorney Watson explained the reason for this claim and the recommended denial. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to deny this claim against the City. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 15. ACTION TO AUTHORIZE CITY ATTORNEY TO DEFEND ACTION AGAINST CITY RELATIVE TO REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2... Mayor P. Taylor read this action RE: Caputo, et al. vs. All Persons, etc., Rosemead Redevelopment Agency, City of Rosemead and the suggestion from the City Attorney that his office be authorized to take all necessary steps to defend the action against the City in order to sustain the validity of the redevelopment plan. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to authorize the City Attorney to defend the City in the foregoing action. Roll Call Vote as follows: :,AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor NtiES*\y, :.None ?:ABSTAIN:,<:G;.,,,Taylor Trujillo ABSENT'. None • • Page Five City Council 11/12/1974 16. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY RE: SPECIAL ZONE FOR ELDERLY Attorney Watspl presented a report from his office with preliminary esearch of the feasibility of this zone for the elderly. He suggested that it be referred to the Planning Commission for study and proposal to the City Council - at which time the City Attorney's office could give a:legal opinion. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to request the Planning Commission to study the feasibility and other facets for provision for housing for the elderly. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor NOES: Trujillo ABSENT: None 17. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS: A. Planning Commissioners B. Relocation Appeals Board The Meeting Recessed to Executive Session at 8:55 p.m. The Meeting Reconvened at 9:35 P.m. with all present. Mayor P. Taylor acknowledged a letter of resignation from Robert Wilson, Planning Commissioner. Mayor Taylor made the following appointments to the Planning Commission: Mr. Roy Revelles - two year term Mr. Marvin Lowrey - two year term It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to ratify the foregoing appointments. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Taylor made the following appointments to the Rosemead Relocation Appeals Board: Reverend Jack Preston - for a period of 3 years Reverend James Goss - for a period of 3 years Mr. Andres Hernandez - for a period of 2 years Mr. Larry Cianciola - for a period of 2 years Mr. Phillip Berumen - for a period of 1 year. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman G. Taylor to ratify the foregoing appointments. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None COMMUNICATIONS 18. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE: A. METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING BOARD - NOISE STANDARD REGULATIONS.. This letter dated October 30, 1974 received and filed... Page Six City Council 11/12/1974 B. MOLLIE C. BENNETT -.PROPERTY AT 9239 GLENDON WAY... Acting. City.'Manager Tripepi presented this letter offering the subject property'to the, City,at a price of $1.00 per square foot or $33;218,;60; and recommended that it be forwarded to the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency: There were no objections.... C: ROSE HARE, SECRETARY WILLARD PTA Acting City Manager Tripepi presented this letter dated November 4, 1974 expressing appreciation for the installation of sidewalks. 19. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. REPORT FROM COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY STUDY COMMITTEE.. This item recorded here to follow agenda... Councilwoman Trujillo reported on the November 6th meeting of the Community Resources Advisory Study Committee and presented the following recommendations from the Committee: 1) Request that the City Council authorize initiation of discussion with the Garvey School District for supervised free and open recreation at Fern Youth Field. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to approve the foregoing request. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 2) Request that the City Council inform the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors that they support the efforts of agencies seeking to obtain manpower funding under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act. Richard Diaz, Executive Director of Bienvenidos Community Center addressed the Council stating that he was there to seek active support in bringing in money to the City of Rosemead to develope a manpower program. Mr. Diaz presented the Council with a packet containing the application for CETA Funds and information of services offered by the Bienvenidos Community Center. It was discussed that the Center now receives approximately $128,000 which is restricted as to employment use. Programs were discussed including a possible continuing graffiti program. Mr. John Judziewiclz, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce addressed the Council at this time informing them of the Employment services offered by the Chamber through the State. Acting City Manager Tripepi recommended that a letter be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors notifying them that the City Council is in receipt of the application for CETA funding filed by Bienvenidos ' Community Center and is considering endorsement of the application. There was no objection from the Council... B. Councilman G. Taylor urged that an informational notice of the January 21st Special Election be put in the December City Newsletter. The Council concurred... Page Seven City Council 11/12/1974 C. Councilman Pike referred to a recent ruling by the Attorney General relative to certain elected officials who were unable to complete their term of election due to change of election dates and possible compensation due them. Attorney Watson will review this opinion and make a report at the next meeting.. Councilman Pike also referred to the recall petition that was passed against him. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE A. Mr. Doug Stone, 3620 Dubonnet, Rosemead, addressed the Council regarding Sheriff patrol on private property (especially in regard to Universal Square) and about maintenance on Valley Blvd. He also advised the Council of low hanging trees on Muscatel Ave. Attorney Watson referred to a memo written approximately two years ago relative to traffic regulation in parking lots and stated that he would retrieve it for Council study. Staff was asked to check on the traffic control and the tree problem. 19. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS (contd) D. Acting City Manager Tripepi presented a letter from the Los Anglees Chamber of Commerce inviting City officials to a Symposium on Industrial Redevelopment to be held on November 27th from 10:00 to 2:00 p.m. Mr. Tripepi also presented notification of the National League of Cities Meeting to be held in Houston, Texas, December 1-5, 1974• It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilwoman Trujillo to authorize any member of the City Council, the Acting City Manager, and the Planning Director to attend the National League of Cities Meeting. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: G. Taylor ABSENT: None 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 10:40 p.m.