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CC - 08-27-74. CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 27,1974 A Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 8838 East Valley Boulevard and was called to order by Mayor Taylor at 8:00 p.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman G. Taylor Invocation was delivered by Reverend Tom Phillips. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo Absent: None Ex officio: Brown, Foutz, Gunn, Tripepi, Young NEW BUSINESS 3. RESOLUTION NO. 74-64. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS City Treasurer Foutz presented Resolution 74-64 by title, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $158,583.70 AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 17190-17264. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 74-64, Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 4. RESOLUTION NO. 74-65. LEVYING A CITY LIGHTING DISTRICT TAX City Attorney Brown read the Resolution by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD LEVYING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TAX WITHIN THE ROSEMEAD CITY LIGHTING DISTRICT. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilwoman Trujillo to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 74-65. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 5. RESOLUTION NO. 74-66. LEVYING A MAINTENANCE DISTRICT TAX. Attorney Brown presented the Resolution by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD LEVYING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TAX WITHIN THE ROSEMEAD CITY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER ONE. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilwoman Trujillo, to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 74-66. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None • • 6. 7. 8. 9. City Council Page 2 8-27-74 APPROVAL OF WATER SYSTEM AND RELEASE OF BOND AND SUBDIVISION WATER SYSTEM AGREEMENT - TRACT NO. 31006 (Blue Circle - east of Walnut Grove between Valley & Mission) City Manager Gunn pesented the letter from Harvey T. Brandt, City Engineer requesting approval and release of the bond. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman G. Taylor to release the Subdivision Water System Agreement, and the Bond for Faithful Performance for Tract No. 31006. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None APPROVAL OF SURVEY MONUMENTS & RELEASE OF FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 2764. City Manager Gunn presented the letter from Harvey T, Brandt, City Engineer recommending approval of the work and release of the bond. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to approve the survey monuments and release the faithful performance bond for Parcel Map No. 2764. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None HEARING OFFICERS REPORT - ISLAND CLUB, (2709 San Gabriel Blvd.) City Manager Gunn presented the hearing officers report to the Council. Discussion followed; It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman G. Taylor to approve the hearing officers report and grant the dancing and entertainment license. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None MODIFICATION OF HUMAN POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CONTRACT - INGLESIDE I4ENTAL HEALTH CENTER. City Manager Gunn presented the letter from Dr. P.D. Krones requesting that the Council approve an additional $350.00 for two more one-week training sessions at the Effectiveness Training Institute for Ms. Bacio and Ms. Duran. Discussion It was moved by Councilman Pike second by Councilwoman Trujillo to approve the request. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: None City Council • • Page 3 8-27-74 10. REPORT ON BID INVESTIGATION OF CITY TREE TRIMMING PROGRAM City Manager Gunn presented this report from Doug Chandler, Park Supervisor dated August 23, 1974 which indicated that of the companies that submitted cost per- day bids, Alhambra Tree Service was low. Councilman Pike stated that he didn't feel-trimming 2 trees was a valid test and would like to have the test rerun with approximately sixteen trees. Addressing the Council: Mr. John Roland, representing Evans Tree Service 8479 Garvey, Rosemead. Mr. Roland stated that they had actually done about 9 trees and trimmed these exactly as requested. It was the decision of the Council to rerun the test. AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES (Community Center Building) (Not on the Agenda) City Manager Gunn stated that the Council at its July 23rd meeting directed the City Attorney to prepare the subject contract, City Attorney Brown commented that the memo submitted to the Council tonight sets forth 20 changes in that contract. City Manager Gunn commented that the changes are not substantive merely corrective of errors in drafting. Discussion followed; It was moved by Councilman Pike second by Councilman Andersen to approve the Contract and authorize the Mayor to execute. Roll Call Vote as follows; AYES: Andersen, P. Taylor, Pike NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo ABSENT: None COMMUNICATIONS 11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: a. California Christian Hnme City Manager Gunn read the letter dated 8/12/74 from Mrs. Rose Marberry containing signatures of residents of the California Christian Home requesting additional police patrol in their area. Discussion followed; Mr. Gunn commented that he would take this up immediately with the Temple City Sheriffs Station. Councilman Pike commented that he would like staff to explore the cost of a possible foot patrol. Comment was made of the problems residents are having on Bartlett Street between Ramona and Garvey Avenue. Addressing the Council; Mr. Louis Tury, 3222 Heglis, Rosemead, Mr. Tury stated that he was concerned with these problems and would like to see something done. City Council Page 4 8-27-74 L] City Council recessed to the Redevelopment Agency at 8:55 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:40 p.m. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Not on the Agenda) Mr. Robert Ritchie, 9355 Glendon Way; questioned the Council asking how the area east of Montgomery Wards was changed from R-1 to P-D. 12. 14ATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: a. City Attorney Brown presented a petition from 100 residents in the area of Marshall Street and Dubonnet requesting the Traffic Commission to install stop signs on Marshall Street both east and west bound at the corner of Dubonnet Avenue. Mayor Taylor stated that this petition would be forwarded to the Traffic Engineer. b. Councilman Andersen presented a Resolution that he prepared providing that the Rosemead City Council no longer function as the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency. City Attorney Brown read the Resolution in full. RESOLUTION NO. 74-67. A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL PROVIDING THAT THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL SHALL NO LONGER FUNCTION AS THE ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. The Rosemead City Council resolves as follows: SECTION 1. The Rosemead City Council shall no longer function as the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency. SECTION 2. The Mayor of the City of Rosemead with the approval of the Rosemead City Council shall appoint five resident electors of the City of Rosemead as members of the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 1974. Discussion followed; POINT OF ORDER, Councilman Pike called a point of order stating that Councilman G. Taylor was giving a personal opinion. Mayor Taylor upheld the point of order and requested Councilman G.Taylor to stay on the Resolution at hand. Further discussion; It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to adopt Resolution No. 74-67. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Andersen, P. Taylor, Pike NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo ABSENT : None c. Councilman G. Taylor would like to have something done about the numerous dogs that run freely in the City. He also reported a vacant lot at Pitkin & Rio Dell that was a fire hazard. d. Councilwoman Trujillo commented on a matter regarding staff. e. City Treasurer Foutz presented the City council with the Bicentennial Flag and the Certificate of Official Recognition. Mr. Noah Kang, Chairman of the Festivities Committee of the Bicentennial Committee commented that he would like to see representatives of the Mexican-American communities in the Cit;, get involved in the Bicentennial activities. City Council Page 5 8-27-74 City Manager Gunn presented a claim against the City from Mrs. Merek, 7829 Dorothy Avenue, Rosemead and it was the Councils decision to have this placed on the next agenda. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.