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MINUTES OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 10, 1974
A regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council of the City of
Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 8838 E.
Valley Boulevard and called to order at 8:00 p.m. by
Mayor Paul S. Taylor.
1. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Pike.
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend John Clarkson of the
Rosemead Foursquare Gospel Church.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
Absent: None
Ex officio: Davenport, Gunn, Miller, Tripepi, Brown
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 13-14, 1974 - REGULAR MEETING (JOINT
AUGUST 19, 1974 - ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 27, 1974 - REGULAR MEETING
After discussion of the letters referred to on Page 2 of the
August 13-14, 1974 minutes ever the signatures of Agency Chairman
Paul Taylor and Councilman Gary Taylor;
It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to add the statement that no further discussion was allowed at this
time with regard to the letter or Councilman Gary Taylor.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: Andersen, P. Taylor, Pike
ABSENT: None
Councilman G. Taylor stated objection to the word any in the fifth
paragraph following the JOINT PUBLIC HEARING SUBJECT TITLE on
page 2 of the August 13-14,1974 minutes.
There were no objections to striking the word any.
It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
that on page 5 of the August 13-14, 1974 minutes - the minutes include
a record of those people who submitted requests to speak (although
they did not come forth at the public hearing) with the opinion for
or against, along with the people who sent in letters.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor
ABSENT: None
Councilman G. Taylor stated that on page 6 of the August 13-14,1974
minutes, third paragraph from the bottom, he had questioned the
third paragraph of the resolution.
There were no objections to changing the minutes to read Councilman
G. Taylor instead of Councilwoman Trujillo.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
approve the minutes of August 13-14,1974 as corrected.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor
NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
ABSENT: None
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It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to
approve the minutes of August 19, 1974 as printed.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
approve the minutescf August 27, 1974 as printed.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 74-68. PAYING TRIBUTE TO SALLY SAVEDRA
Attorney Brown read this Resolution in full.
It was moved by Councilwoman Trujillo, second by Councilman Pike and
unanimously carried to adopt Resolution 74-68.
Pictures were taken and Mayor Paul Taylor presented Mrs. Sevedra
with a formal resolution.
Mrs. Sevedra thanked everyone and stated that her dancers were
always happy and willing to perform and represent Rosemead.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 74-69. HONORING ROSEMEAD SR. DIVISION LITTLE
LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM.
Attorney Brown read Resolution 74-69 by title.
It was moved by Councilwoman Trujillo, second by Councilman Pike to
waive further reading and adopt Resolution 74-69. „
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P.. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Attorney Brown read Resolution 74-69 in full.
As pictures had been taken earlier, Mayor Paul Taylor presented a;
formal Resolution to their President, Ernest Terrazas. Mr. Terrazas
Introduced the Manager, Max Aragon, who in.turn introduced the
Team and Officers.
C. INTRODUCTION OF NEW PLANNING DIRECTOR.
City Manager Gunn introduced Sonia Son,ju who will serve as Planning
Director for the City of Rosemead upon retirement of. J. Marshall..Miller.
NEW BUSINESS
5. RESOLUTION NO. 74-70. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
City Treasurer Foutz presented Resolution 74-70 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $50,925.76 AND DEMANDS
NUMBERS 17265-17347.
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It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman G. Taylor
to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 74-70.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
6. ORDINANCE NO. 385. INCREASING THE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX.
Attorney Brown read Ordinance 385 by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD INCREASING THE TRANSIENT
OCCUPANCY TAX AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to
waive further reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 385.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
7. ORDINANCE NO. 386. ADOPTION OF COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE
BY REFERENCE.
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.
It wasimved by Councilwoman Trujillo, second by Councilman Andersen
to waive further reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 386 - and set
for public hearing on October 8, 1974,
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8. RENEWAL OF CONTRACT WITH DUKE'S LANDSCAPING SERVICE,
City Manager Gunn presented a memo from the Assistant City Manager
dated September 6, 1974 and recommended approval of the contract
extension to September 30, 1975 at the current $775.00 per month.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to approve the foregoing recommendation and authorize the Mayor to
execute the Amended Agreement.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. REQUEST TO OPERATE ROSEMEAD SNACK BAR - AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER
ORGANIZATION.
City Manager Gunn presented this request and recommendation from
Michael Burbank, Director of Recreation to approve.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman G. Taylor to
approve the foregoing request as set forth in the Proposal Form
dated August 22, 1974.
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Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
10. REQUEST TO PLACE BANNERS (VALLEY & GARVEY) - DON BOSCO FESTIVAL
City Manager Gunn presented this letter from Don Bosco Technical
Institute which requests use of the City's strain poles to place
banners promoting their Annual Fall Festival.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
grant the foregoing request.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
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AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
EIR/NEGATIVE DECLARATION - DON BOSCO FESTIVAL
Planning Director Miller presented a memo did September 6, 1974
regarding the Don Bosco Fall Festival, an Initial Study of Environ-
mental Effects, and a propomd Negative Declaration for the Fall
Festival.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman G. Taylor
to approve the Negative Declaration for the Don Bosco Technical
Institute Fall Festival to be held October 11-13, 1974.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
12. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY.
A. MRS. LOUISE HEREK (dated August 18, 1974) -Garvey Pool Shower
City Manager Gunn presented this claim and memo from Michael Burbank,
Director of Recreation.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
reject the foregoing claim.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
B. MS. NELDA V. MORENO (dated August 23 & 29, 1974) Garvey Park
City Manager Gunn presented this claim and-memo from Michael Burbank
Director of Recreation.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to
reject the foregoing claim.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
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13. APPROVAL OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES OF 8/13 and 8/27/1974.
Councilman G. Taylor requested that the Redevelopment Agency minutes
of August 13/14, 1974 be corrected by listing the same motions
made for the City Council minutes since corrections were made only
to the Joint Meeting.
There were no objections...
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After discussion of the letters referred to on Page2 of the
August 13-14, 1974 minutes over the signatures of Agency Chairman
Paul Taylor and Councilman Gary Taylor;
It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to add the statement that no further discussion was allowed at this
time with regard to the letter of Councilman Gary Taylor.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: Andersen, P. Taylor, Pike
ABSENT: None
Councilman G. Taylor stated objection to the word any in the fifth
paragraph following the JOINT PUBLIC HEARING SUBJECT TITLE on page
2 of the August 13-14, 1974 minutes.
There were no objections to striking the word any.
It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
that on page 5 of the August 13-14, 1974 mindes - the minutes include
a record of those people who submitted requests to speak (although
they did not come forth at the public hearing) with the opinion for
or against, along with the people who sent letters.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor
ABSENT: None
Councilman G. Taylor stated that on page 6 of the August 13-14, 1974
minutes, third paragraph from the bottom, he had questioned the
third paragraph of the resolution.
There were no objections to changing the minLtes to read Councilman
G. Taylor instead of Councilwoman Trujillo.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to
approve the Redevelopment Agency Minutes of AtWst 13-14, 1974 as
corrected.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, P..Taylor
NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
ABSENT: None
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to
approve the Redevelopment Agency Minutes of August 27, 1974 as printed.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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14. APPOINTMENTS:
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The Meeting was recessed to Executive Session at 9:18 p.m.
The Meeting reconvened at 10:03 p.m. with allmembers present.
A. MEMBERS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
Mayor Taylor made the following appointments to the Rosemead
Redevelopment Agency:
Mr. Ignacio Garcia------ for a period of one year
Mr. Daniel Handy-------- for a period of two years
Mr. John Mothersead----- for a period of three years
Mr. Paul Schymos-------- for a period of four years
Dr. Stuart Maude-------- for a period of four years
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
ratify the foregoing appointments.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor
NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
ABSENT: None
B. MEMBERS OF CITY COMMISSION
Mayor Taylor made the following appointment to the Rosemead
Traffic Commission to fulfill the term of Mr. Sam Spillers.
Mr. Daniel Tirre---- to February, 1975
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
ratify the foregoing appointment
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Trujillo
ABSENT: None
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
15. PLANNING COMMISSION:
A. APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 4615 (Pict Plan 551)
Planning Director Miller presented a memo dated September 4, 1974 and
a letter from Harvey Brandt, County/City Engineer recommending that
the City Council approve the subject Parcel Map.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman G. Taylor
to approve Parcel Map No. 4615 as recommended.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
16. TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
A. SCHOOLS - CLUSTER SIGNS
Traffic Engineer Envall presented the recommendation of the Traffic
Commission that additional "SCHOOL 25 MPH WHEN CHILDREN ARE PRESENT"
signs be placed at the following locations:
1. West Side of Del Mar Avenue @ the south line of Vandorf Street.
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2. East side of Del Mar Avenue @ the north line of Graves Avenue.
3. West side of Muscatel Avenue 100 feet north of Lawrence Street.
4.
East
side
of Muscatel
Avenue
150
feet
south of Hovey Street
5.
North
side
of Garvey
Avenue
100
feet
eait of Evelyn Avenue.
6.
South
side
of Garvey
Avenue
200
feet
east of Prospect Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman G. Taylor
to approve the foregoing recommendation.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
B. DEL MAR AND GARVEY AVE. - DIP SIGNS
Traffic Engineer Envall presented the recommendation of the Traffic
Commission that dip signs be placed at the following locations:
1. on the east side of Del Mar Avenue 350' south of Garvey Avenue
for north-bound traffic.
2. on the west side of Del Mar Avenue 350' north of Garvey Avenue
for south-bound traffic.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman G. Taylor
to approve the foregoing recommendation.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C. PETITION FOR STOP SIGN.
Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
Traffic Engineer Envall presented the recommendation of the Traffic
Commission - stating that the residents have expressed objection to
"NO PARKING" on the south side of Marshall - as follows:
1. That for a one year trial, "four-way" stop signs be installed
at the intersection of Marshall and Bartlett.
2. That double solid lines be painted on Marshall Street between
Bartlett and Muscatel. These lines to be painted "off-center"
to favor a wider lane on the east-bound lane.
3. That the Sheriff's Department be asked to "selectively enforce"
this area for speed violations etc.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to
approve the foregoing recommendation.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
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COMMUNICATIONS
17. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
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A. NOTICE OF CONTRACT CITIES MEETING
City Manager Gunn presented this notice of the meeting to be
held Wednesday, September 18th.
B. NOTICE OF LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MEETING
City Manager Gunn presented this notice of the meeting to be held
September 19, 1974.
C. SECRETARY OF STATE - "STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS"
City Manager Gunn presented this notice which advises of the
statements due under the new Conflict of Interests Act.
D. DOLPHIN AMBULANCE
City Manager Gunn presented this letter of notice regarding
rate changes, explaining that it does not involve the EAP service.
E. CITY OF BELLFLOWER
City Manager Gunn presented this letter with attached Resolution
pertaining to the State Employee Retirement System.
Attorney Brown was asked to revise this Resolution for adoption
by the City of Rosemead.
(the following is recorded here for continuity)
Attorney Brown presented Resolution 74-71 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING
MEMBERS OF THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE TO REPEAL AND AMEND THOSE
SECTIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE PERTAINING TO THE STATE
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR STATE LEGISLATORS WHO ARE NO LONGER
SERVING DUE TO LOSS OF ELECTION OR APPORTIONMENT.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman 0. Taylor
to waive furtherreading and adopt Resolution 74-71.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City Manager Gunn informed the(buncil that property acquisition
would be necessary for the KLingerman Bridge Project in Redevelopment
Project Area No. 1 and requested approval to have the properties
appraised.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
approve the foregoing request.
During discussion it was questioned if the Council or Redevelopment
Agency should take this particular action - and due to the uncertainty
at this time -
Councilman Pike and Andersen withdrew their motion withoLt prejudice.
Councilman Gary Taylor asked if the City Council could overrule the
Relocation Appeals Board.
Attorney Brown stated that he would check the guidelines..
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: (not on agenda)
A. Mr. John Aldrian - 8708 E. Marshall - Rosemead, stated that
he had circulated the Stop Sign Petitim acted upon in agenda,
item 16C and commended the Traffic Commission and Council for
their sensitivity and speedy response.
B. Mr. Bart Newell - 3371 N. Burton Ave. - Rosemead, stated that
he was speaking for a citizen group on Burton Ave. and expressed
strong concern of unlawful activities.
C. Manuel Saldana - 528 So. Lincoln Ave. - Monterey Park, stated
that he represents the Bartlett Baseball Club and expressed
feelings of "verbal harrassment by police officers". He announced
a car wash to be held by the boys behind Tirre's Market on Saturday.
18. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Councilman Gary Taylor asked if the new Planning Director
(Sonia Son,ju) will remain a Council Member of the City of Cypress,.
City Manager Gunn stated that this had been checked and employment
in the City of Rosemead does not constitute conflict of interest.
B. Councilman Pike stated that he had a request for better lighting
on Fendyke and suggested that a study bemade.
Councilman Pike referred to conflicting articles in the
newspaper regarding the Council acting as the Redevelopment Agency.
POINT OF ORDER: Councilwoman Trujillo stated that the letter to the
Editor should not be read at the Council Meeting.
Mayor Taylor upheld this Point of Order and asked that the letter not-
be read.
The Meeting recessed at 11:08 p.m. It recovened at 11.:12 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (not on agenda) a.-c. above
D. Mr. Juan Jimenez - 7919 Dorothy - Rosemead, stated that he is
Director of the South Hills Youth Development Center in the City
of Pomona and suggested Para Professional help for Rosemead.. He
stated that he will submit a proposal for CETA Funds.
E. Ms. Linda Quarry - 4532 N. Bartlett - Rosemead, asked questions
about the Redevelopment prcgam and the Lower Azusa Road extension.
F. Mr. Rudy Aguilar - 3310 Angelus - Rosemead, addressed the Council
regarding Bartlett Avenue and-the Youth. He also announced the
Saturday Car Wash.
There being no furthertusiness to come before the-Council;
'It-was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen
and unanimously.earried'to adjourn.
Meeting Adjourned..at 11:30 p.m.
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