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MINUTES OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 8, 1974
A regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council
was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall,
and called to order,at 8:00 p.m.-by Mayor Paul
1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Kenne
Rosemead Church of Christ.
2. ROLL CALL:
of the City of Rosemead
8838 East Valley Blvd.
S. Taylor.
Pike.
~b Mathis of the
Present; Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
Absent; Andersen (excused due to illness)
Ex officio: Brown, Davenport, Foutz, Gunn, Miller, Tripepi
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 24, 1974 - REGULAR MEETING
Councilman. G. Taylor requested that the minutes be revised as follows:
Page Five - Section E. - Main Motion ...to read:
It was moved by Councilwoman Trujillo, second by Councilman G. Taylor
that a complete reference packet of the City Council Agenda be made
available on Friday preceeding the Tuesday City Council Meeting at
the Library and at City Hall or as soon as completed with the
understanding that it should be deposited in the Library Book Deposit
marked "Reference.Desk" if the Library is closed. Unanimously Carried.,
It-was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to approve the minutes as revised.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 386. ADOPTING THE COUNTY ANIMAL ORDINANCE BY REFERENCi
Attorney Brown read Ordinance No. 386 by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT
TO SECTION 50022.2 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE ORDINANCE NO.-4729 OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ENTITLED "THE ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE" AND
AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
Mayor Taylor requested anyone wishing to address the Council on
this Ordinance to be stand and be sworn in.
City Clerk Davenport administered the Oath.
Mr. Earl Osmond - 8054 E. Emerson - Rosemead asked for an explanation
of this Ordinance.
City Manager Gunn explained the adoption by reference procedure.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:06 p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman G. Taylor to
waive further readin; and Adopt Ordinance No. 386.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
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5. ZONE CHANGE CASE N0. 67 (COMMUNITY CENTER SITE)
Planning Director Miller presented the factual data for this zone
change and the recommendation of the Planning Commission for
approval of the Negative Declaration and the Zone Change from
R-1 to 0-S (Open Space).
Attorney Brown 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
CASE NO. 67)
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 8:13 p.m. No one responded and
it closed immediately.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Mayor P. Taylor to approve
the Negative Declaration for the Proposed Recreation Community Center
to be erected on the southeast corner of Muscatel Avenue and Steele
Street, Rosemead, California.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, P. Taylor
NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
Mayor Taylor asked that the foregoing item be placed on the next
regular agenda.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Mayor P. Taylor to waive
further reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 387.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, P. Taylor
NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
Mayor Taylor asked that the foregoing item be placed on the next
regular agenda.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. RESOLUTION NO. 74-74. OPPOSING THE STANISLAUS RIVER INITIATIVE.
Attorney Brown read Resolution 74-74 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD OPPOSING
THE STANISLAUS RIVER INITIATIVE - PROPOSITION 17.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Mayor P. Taylor to waive
further reading and adopt Resolution 74-74.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, P. Taylor
NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
Mayor Taylor requested that the foregoing item be placed on the next
regular agenda.
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7. REPORT ON RATE INCREASE - YELLOW CAB CO.
Mr. 0. D. Stalains, President of the Yellow Cab Company of San
Gabriel Valley addressed the Council regarding the requested
rate increase.
After discussion;
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to approve the rate increase as requested.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Pike, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
NEW BUSINESS
8. RESOLUTION NO. 74-75. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
City Treasurer Foutz read Resolution 74-75 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $56,091.20 AND DEMANDS
NUMBERS 17409-17513.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman G. Taylor to
waive further reading and adopt Resolution 74-75.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
9. CONSIDERATION OF EXPERIMENTAL RESURFACING OF DRIVING LANES.
(SAN GABRIEL BLVD./HELLMAN TO GARVEY)
City Manager Gunn presented a memorandum of cost comparison for
pavement reconstruction and an overlay with Super Cold Mix and
recommended that the City proceed with an experimental resurfacing
of the subject area with a 3/4 inch overlay on the center 50 feet
at a cost of approximately $11,300.
It was moved by Councilwoman Trujillo, second by Councilman Pike
to approve the foregoing request.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen
10. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH CLEARANCE OF COMMUNITY
CENTER SITE.
City Manager Gunn requested Attorney Brown to state the liability
of the City for dangerous condition on public property and presented
the memorandum from Director of Recreation Burbank which recommends
that the City retain the firm of H. M. Scott and Associates to
provide engineering services as outlined in their letter of
October 3, 1974 for an amount not to exceed $600 and that staff be
authorized to go to public bid for the demolition, clearing, and
rough grading of the project site.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman G. Taylor to
authorize the City Staff to proceed as recommended.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
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11. CORRECTION OF CONVEYANCE - MACCHIA PROPERTY (MISSION DRIVE)
City Manager Gunn explained that in January of 1974, the entire
Macchia property had been deeded to the City when only right-of-way
was needed. He referred to the Quitclaim Deed that would deed all
of the property back with exception of the southwesterly 10 feet.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman G. Taylor
that the Mayor be authorized to execute the subject Quitclaim Deed
after being satisfied that taxes are being applied with exception
of the 10 feet acquired by the City.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
12. REPORT ON STATUS AND POSSIBILITIES OF CETA FUNDING.
City Manager Gunn presented a memorandum from Administrative
Assistant Levy summarizing the Comprehensive Employment and
Training Act of 1973 (CETA) and a report from Ted Anderson,
Director of the West San Gabriel Valley Juvenile Diversion
Project suggesting the possibility of a consortium application
for CETA Funding.
The time factor for applications was discussed.
It was moved by Councilwoman Trujillo, second by Councilman Pike
that the City of Rosemead request a thirty (30) day extension
of the filing deadline for the CETA Title I Program.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
13. DISCUSSION OF AMENDMENT TO JUDICIAL BOUNDARY ORDINANCE.
City Manager Gunn presented a letter from Judge Roy L. Norman which
puts forth legal questions on the recent amendment to the Judicial
Boundary Ordinance affecting Rosemead.
It was the consensus of the Rosemead City Council that Rosemead
should remain in the E1 Monte Judicial District.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
that the City Council of the City of Rosemead go on record opposing
a change from the E1 Monte Judicial District to the Alhambra
Judicial District.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
14. APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP FOR TRACT 27746.
Planning Director Miller presented
Map for Tract 27746 as well as the
City/County Engineer for approval
right to prohibit the construction
buildings and for approval of work
and approved by the City Attorney.
the factual data on the final
recommendation from Harvey Brandt,
and acceptance of the easement and
of additional residential
agreements and bonds as reviewed
Mr. Miller also reported on the Negative Declaration approved by the
City Council on May 22, 1973, thereby indicating that this project
conforms to the State Environmental Quality Act of 1970.
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Mr. Charles Bluth the developer presented an artist rendering of
the proposed condominium "Townhouse Sequoia".
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman G. Taylor to
approve Final Tract Map No.-27746 as recommended.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
REPORT ON MONTEBELLO ANNEXATION NO. 26.
City Manager Gunn presented a report on this proposed annexation
which refers to the 1968 "gentlemen's agreement" between the cities
of Montebello, Monterey Park, and Rosemead establishing that area
north of Arroyo Drive within the sphere of influence of the City of
Rosemead. Mr. Gunn recommended that the City Council go on record
opposing Proposed Annexation No. 26 to the City of Montebello.
It was moved by Mayor.:P. Taylor, second by Councilman Pike to approve
the recommendation of the City Manager and inform LAFCO that Rosemead
is opposed to Proposed Montebello Annexation No. 26.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
A. DISCLOSURE OF PROPERTY OWNED IN PROJECT AREAS.
City Manager Gunn read the following into the minutes:
I own property in Project Area No. 2 which I have owned
for 8+ years. The property is generally described as:
3824 Rosemead Blvd., Rosemead, California, 91770
Tract 6288 - Ex. of St. Lot 67 - MB 8594 Pg. 016 Pcl 015
Hubert E. Foutz
City/Redevelopment Agency Treasurer
I own property in Redevelopment Area No. 2
9637 Valley Blvd.
9639 Valley Blvd.
9655-57 Valley Blvd.
4005-4007-4009-4011 Temple City Blvd
4013 Temple City Blvd.
4017 Temple City Blvd.
40 X 50 lot west of above
Investments in Redevelopment Area No. 2
Rosemead Animal Hospital
Universal Savings & Loan
First City Bank
Universal Square
Other Real Estate in Rosemead
9146 DeAdalena
4025 Temple City Blvd.
9628 Lorica
9632 Lorica
16 years
22 years
8 plus years
7 plus years
15 plus years
5 plus years
5 plus years
21 plus years
6 plus years
3 plus years
7 plus years
11 plus years
4 months
1 year
13 plus years
Stuart H. Maude, D.V.M.
Member of Rosemead Redevelopment
Agency
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B. CONSIDERATION OF LOAN TO REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2.
City Manager Gunn recommended that a loan be considered in the,
amount of $25,000 at 7% interest.
The question arose as to the legality of Redevelopment Project Area
No. 1 loaning funds to Project Area No. 2 in lieu of a City loan.
Attorney Brown will check this and report before the next meeting.
To be placed on the next regular agenda...
CORRESPONDENCE
17. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
A. GARVEY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
City Manager Gunn read this letter from Vernon Uthus, Principal
of Dan T. Williams School expressing appreciation for the
crossing guard provided at Del Mar Avenue.
B. JAMES DRISCOLL, CHIEF CLERK - ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION NO. 181
City Manager Gunn read this letter which invites attention to
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 181, relative to opening of
new retail petroleum products outlets.
C. NOTICE OF CONTRACT CITIES MEETING.
City Manager Gunn presented this notice of the next regular
meeting on Wednesday, October 16th hosted by the City of
Signal Hill.
Councilman Pike stated that he would be out-of-town and would
appreciate his alternate attending.
18. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. CLAIM FROM MR. CHUCK TIPTON
City Manager Gunn presented this claim for Mr. Tipton's son
Charles who was bitten by a City Guard Dog, and recommended
acceptance.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman P. Taylor
to allow the claim in the amount of $250.00 and authorize the Mayor
to sign the check.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
B. Councilman Pike read a letter from James and Wilhelmina Smith
addressed to the Rosemead City Council regarding Rosemead
Redevelopment. Mr. Smith expressed his satisfaction in the
sale of his property to the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency and
apologized for anti-redevelopment statements made at a recent
meeting.
Councilman Pike continued with discussion on redevelopment.
POINT OF ORDER: Councilwoman Trujillo stated that upon separation
of the Council and Agency, redevelopment should
not be discussed by the Council.
Mayor Taylor upheld this Point of Order...
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C. Mayor Taylor advised the Council that the next regular meeting
.on October 22, 1974 will be during the Annual League of
California Cities Conference.
It was the consensus of the Council that the next regular meeting
of October 22, 1974 be adjourned to Tuesday, October 29, 1974 at
8:00 P.M.
D. City Manager Gunn referred the Council to their copies of the
report on the Northeast Regional Burglary Investigation Team
recommending that Rosemead participate at a cost of $1,152.00.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman G. Taylor
to approve the foregoing recommendation.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
E. City Manager Gunn referred the Council to data on Proposition F
which is a measure appearing on the November 5th ballot which,
if approved and implemented, will authorize the County Board of
Supervisors to seek economic alternatives to providing routine
public services.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman P. Taylor that
the Rosemead City Council go on record urging a yes vote-on
Proposition at the November election.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Andersen (excused)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE (not on agenda)
A. Mr. Don Converse - 8219 Keim - Rosemead, addressed the Council
regarding increased rates by Modern Service Company, and objecting
thereto.
B. Mr. Charles Bluth, owner of units on Hellman joined Mr. Converse
in discussion of Modern Service Company rates especially with
regard to the fork lift.
There being no further business to come before the Council;
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
that the meeting be adjourned. Unanimously carried...
Meeting Adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
CI CLERK MAYOR OF THE CITYi0 OSEMEAD