CC - 08-13-74MINUTES OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 13, 1974
(meeting adjourned 8/14/74)
A regular meeting (f the Rosemead City Council of the City of
Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 8838
East 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.
Invocation was delivered by Mr. Mothersead
2. -ROLL CALL:
Present: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor,'P. Taylor, Trujillo
Absent: None
Ex officio: Davenport, Gunn, Miller, Tripepi, Watson
3• APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 23, 1974-(a3 corrected)
Mayor Taylor referred to a memo from the City Clerk which states
that the vote on agenda item no. 18 was recorded incorrectly In.
the minutes of July 23rd (page 5).
Correction as follows:
AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor,, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: Pike
ABSENT: None
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike
and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of July 239 1974
as corrected.
BUSINESS
4. RESOLUTION NO. 74-58. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
City Manager Gunn presented Resolution 74-58 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $181,,797.60 AND DEMANDS
NUMBERS 16955-17168.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman G. Taylor
to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 74-586
Roll Call Vote as follows:.
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor,. P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
5. RECESS'TO JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT'
AGENCY FOR A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER.. THE PROPOSED PLAN
FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2.
The Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was recessed at 8:20 p.m.
to a Joint Public Hearing with the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency
to commence at the Rosemead High School Auditorium located at the
corner of Mission Drive and Rosemead Boulevard in the City of Rosemead.
(Meeting reopened there at 8:40 p.m. in joint session with the
Rosemead Redevelopment Agency)..
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JOINT MEETING
(as recessed from the City Council & Redevelopment Agency meetings)
(agenda items 5 & 4 respectively)
ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
PRESIDING - MAYOR PAUL S. TAYLOR
The Joint Meeting of the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency and the
Rosemead City Council of the City of Rosemead, California was
called to order in the Rosemead High School Auditorium located
at the corner of Mission Drive and Rosemead Boulevard in the
City of Rosemead at 8:40 p.m. by Mayor Paul S. Taylor.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Council Members: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
Agency Members: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
Absent: None
Ex officio: Brown, Davenport, Gunn; Miller, Watson
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROJECT
AREA NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD.
Mayor P. Taylor presented-Introductory Statements and read, in full,
a letter to Property Owners in.Project.Area.No. 2 over his,
signature as Redevelopment Agency Chairman.replying.to a letter to
Property Owners dated August 7, 1974 mailed over the signature of
Councilman Gary Taylor.
At the Mayor's request, Attorney Watson read his Memo dated 8/12/74
to: Honorable Paul Taylor, Chairman Rosemead Redevelopment Agency
which gives a legal opinion to the Agency on the legal limitations
on the exercise of eminent.domain or condemnation.by the Rosemead
Redevelopment Agency in.Project Area No. 2.
Mayor Taylor.outlined-the procedures for conduct of the Public Hearing
and declared the Public Hearing Open at 8:43p.m, .Hg stated that
each speaker should limit his remarks to five minutes in order that
all those desiring to speak can be heard.
City Clerk Davenport stated that notice of this public hearing had
been published, posted, and mailed to property owners according to
the latest assessment roll.:
Councilwoman,Trujillo and Councilman G. Taylor stated that they
would.like to go on record as opposing aur time limitations to this
hearing.
Attorney Watson.stated that according to the'Health & Safety Code,
anyone having objection to the proposed plan or.who deny the existence-
of blight or the regularity.,of _the prior proceedings may be heard
and recommended that'time also be,given to those,in"favor of the plan.
Attorney Watson'exglained,the'le al
g procedures in,ac6leving a.
redevelopment program and'the changes in the redevelopment plan
proposed by staff.'
Director of Planning.Miller reported on the ;Initial Study prepared
by himself,and Assistant City Attorney Brown and the Negative
Declaration for Redevelopment Plan for Project Area'No. 2.. He stated
that the zoning is not being changed and the Proposed Plan is'in
conformance with the General Plan.
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Assistant City Attorney Brown defined blight, described blight
existing throughout the project area and referred to maps and pictures
showing evidence of blight in Project Area No. 2. The maps and
pictures were made a part of the record on direction of the Mayor.
Mayor P. Taylor requested anyone wishing to
address the Council/Agency
during this public hearing to please stand
and be sworn in.
City Clerk Davenport administered the Oath.
The following persons addressed the Council
/Agency:
(proponent - opponent - regarding)
Mr. E. H. Hogue
9260 E. Glendon Way - Rosemead
.......opponent
Mr. Robert Young
9657 E. Valley Blvd. - Rosemead
.......proponent
Mr. Leo C. Sheehan
9232 E. Marshall - Rosemead
.......opponent
Mr. Eldon Beezley -
8527 E. Marshall - Rosemead
.......opponent
Dr. Stuart H. Maude
9639 Valley Blvd. - Rosemead
proponent
Mrs. Hazel Ritz
9367 Glendon Way - Rosemead
.......opponent
Mr. R. C. Stirens
8702 E. Valley Blvd. -.Rosemead
.......proponent
Mr. Alfred McDonald
9147 E. Bentel - Rosemead
.......opponent
Mr. F. P. Martin
4735 N. Rosemead Blvd. - Rosemead
.......proponent
Mr. Joseph A. Giampaolo
3907 N. Rosemead Blvd. - Rosemead....
.......proponent
Dr. John Gilfillian
3907 N. Rosemead Blvd. - Rosemead
.......proponent
Mr. George Whittemore
3619 Rio Hondo Ave. - Rosemead
.......opponent
Ms. Jean Miller
8735 Olney St. - Rosemead
.......opponent
Mr. Berk Kellogg
9000 Valley Blvd. - Rosemead ......................proponent
Ms. Betty P. Lopez
3949 Hart - Rosemead ..............................proponent
Dr. Arthur E. Maude
9639 E. Valley Blvd. - Rosemead ...................proponent
Mr. Jay Imperial
8755 E. Ralph St. - Rosemead ......................regarding
Mr. Loren Rightmeier
8724 E. Valley Blvd. - Rosemead ...................opponent
Mr. Burl Blue
9046-48 E. Valley Blvd. - Rosemead ................proponent
The Meeting Recessed at 10:50 p.m. It Reconvened at 11:00 p.m.
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PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED....
Mrs. Victoria Joseph
9232 Glendon Way - Rosemead
proponent
Mr. Jim Haag
4327 N. Rosemead Blvd. Rosemead
Regarding
Mr. Felix Zito
3623 Rio Hondo Ave. - Rosemead
opponent
Hortensia Saavedra
10323 Klingerman - So. E1 Monte
Regarding
Mr. E. Provenza
8844 E. Marshall - Rosemead
opponent
Mrs. Mayme Morris
4219 N. Rosemead Blvd. - Rosemead
opponent
M. Rosental
8914 Glendon Way - Rosemead
opppnent
Mr. Peter Wallin (RCCA Attorney)
11340 W. Olympic - L.A., 90064
opponent
Mrs. Laura E. Stodola
8612 Edmond Drive - Rosemead
Regarding
Mr. Alden Hitchcock
4,022 Ivar Ave. - Rosemead.,
opponent,.
Mr. Virgil Hanks
3621 Linda Lee - Rosemead..
opponent
Due to the time limit on thetse of the Rosemead High School
Auditorium., the meeting was recessed at 1150 p.m. to resume in
approximately 10 minutes at the Rosemead City Hall. The Meeting
Reconvened at 12:01 a.m. (8/14/74) at the Rosemead City Council
Chambers with.all members present.
PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED....
Mr. Joseph Karnes
90,30 E. Steele St. - Rosemead .......opponent
Mr. Robert Sandoval
2449 LaPresa Dr. - Rosemead .......................opponent
Mr. Robert 0. Ritchie
9355 Glendon Way - Rosemead.. ..................opponent
Mr. Ritchie presented a petition signed by property owners
requesting that City Ordinances 198, 208, and 210 be repealed,
thereby restoring R-1 zoning to certain properties.now.zoned PD
(Planned Development):..
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Mrs.. Lillian Sacco
3220 Walnut Grove Ave.'- Rosemead opponent
Mr. Peter Sacco
3220 Walnut Grove Ave. = Rosemead ..............:..opponent
Mr: .Juan Nunez '
2704 Del' Mar Ave_ - Rosemead........ ....opponent
Mr. Richard Carmen
807 King - San Gabriel ............................opponent
Mrs. Holly Knapp
8367 E. Whitmore - Rosemead.. . ..................opponent
Ms.. Sarah Sloan
4239,N. C.1audia,Ave. - Rosemead ...................opponent
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Ms. Taylor
8807 Glendon Way - Rosemead .......................Regarding
Businessowner
8547 Valley Blvd. - Rosemead ......................opponent
Letters from the following were made part of the record:
Mr. Chris Pavone & Family - 9312 Glendon Way - Rosemead
Charlotte L. Rapp - 2746 Stingle Ave. - Rosemead
Gloria Corbet - 9261 Ralph St. - Rosemead
Joseph Van Hecke - 3667 N. Walnut Grove - Rosemead
W. C. Twomey - 8373 E. Wendon - San Gabriel
Alden Hitchcock - 4022 Ivar - Rosemead
Leo Cosloff - Mission Valley Liquor - 9341 Valley - Rosemead
Mayor Taylor declared the Public Hearing Closed at 12:45 a.m.
(August 14, 1974)...
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONSIDERS ANY PROPOSED CHANGES IN REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN AND SUBMITS SUCH CHANGES TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR REPORT
AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
Amendments to the Proposed Redevelopment Plan for Project Area No. 2
were discussed as follow:
a. Legal Description - revisions in language which do not change
the boundary of Redevelopment Project Area No. 2 - City of Rosemead.
b. Proposed Amendments to Redevelopment Plan for Project Area No. 2
(page 1-5, Sections 1-6)
c. Addendum to: "Proposed Amendments to Redevelopment Plan for
Project Area No. 2 (Page 6, Sections 7-8 with attached pages
of maps, diagrams, & tables - 6 pages)
d. Additional Amendments to.Redevelopment Plan for Project Area No. 2.
Councilman/Agency Member Gary Taylor suggested action on the
Petition presented by Mr. Robert 0. Ritchie regarding restoration
of the R-1 zone on certain properties currently zoned Planned
Development (PD) within the boundaries of proposed Redevelopment
Project Area No. 2.
Chairman Taylor stated that the petition would be referred to the
Planning Commission.
It was moved by Mr. Pike, second by Mr. Andersen to refer the
foregoing amendments (a-d above) to the Planning Commission for
report and recommendation.
It was moved by Mr. G. Taylor, second by Ms. Trujillo to table
the foregoing motion.
Roll Call Vote as follows: (motion to table)
AYES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor
ABSENT: None
Roll Call Vote as follows: (motion to refer to Planning Commission)
AYES: Andersen,'Pike, P. Taylor
NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
ABSENT: None
COUNCIL AND AGENCY RECESS
The Meeting of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency recessed
at 1:08 a.m. (8/14/74) to resume upon completion of the meeting of
the PlanninL? Commission.
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY IS CALLED TO ORDER
The Meeting of the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency Reconvened at
1:47 a.m. (8/14/74). All Agency Members were in attendance.
Agency Secretary Davenport stated that she is in receipt of
Planning Commission Resolution 74-13 entitled: RESOLUTION OF
THE ROSEMEAD PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROJECT AREA NO. 2 AND RECOMMENDING
THE APPROVAL THEREOF.
It was moved by Mr. Pike, second by Mr. Andersen to receive and
file the foregoing Planning Commission Report.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
After extensive discussion,
It was moved by Mr. Pike, second by Mr. Andersen to approve Amendments
to the Proposed Redevelopment Plan for Project Area No. 2 as referred
to and reported on by the Planning Commission (Resolution 74-13 PC
with attached exhibit A 1, 2, 3, &4).
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor
NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
ABSENT: None
Attorney Watson presented Redevelopment Agecy Resolution 74-18
by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROJECT AREA NO. 2, APPROVING PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS RELATING THERETO AND RECOMMENDING APPROVAL BY THE CITY
COUNCIL.
It was moved by Mr. Pike, second by Mr. Andersen to waive further
reading and adopt Resolution 74-18.
Mr. Pike, with consent of the second, withdrevthe foregoing motion.
It was moved by Mr. Andersen, second by Mr. Pike to waive further
reading of Resolution 74-18 (RRA).
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor
NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
ABSENT: None
Attorney Watson read Resolution 74-18 (RRA) in full.
It was moved by Mr. Andersen, second by Mr. Pike to adopt
Resolution 74-18 (RRA).
c 9/ Councils questioned the third paragraph of the resolution.
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WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Plan for Project Area No. 2 has
been submitted to and considered by the Project Area Committee which
exists within the project arm; and
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It was moved by Mr. Pike, second by Mr. Andersen to amend
Resolution 74-18 (RRA) by including new wording of paragraph
number three.
Roll Call Vote as follows
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(on amendment)
Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
Roll Call Vote as follows: (on motion to adopt as amended)
AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor
NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
ABSENT: None
It was moved by Mr. G. Taylor, second by Ms. Trujillo that the
tapes of these meetings plus the ones we approved on the minutes
(8/6/74).be retained for two years.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: G. Taylor; Trujillo
NOES:' Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor
ABSENT: None
The Rosemead Redevelopment Agency went into Joint Session with the
Rosemead City Councilmat 2:53 a.m.'
COUNCIL IS CALLED TO ORDER
The Rosemead City Council was called to order in Joint Session
with the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency at 2:53 a.m. All members
of the Council/Agency :•jere present..
City Clerk Davenport presented Planning Commission Resolution 74-13
RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTING ON PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROJECT AREA NO. 2 AND
RECOMMENDING THE APPROVAL THEREOF, and Redevelopment Agency
Resolution 74-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSETJIEAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APPROVING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROJECT AREA NO. 2, APPROVING
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS RELATING THERETO AND RECOMMENDING APPROVAL BY
THE CITY COUNCIL.
The Public Hearing was reopened at 2:55 a.m. (8/i4/74)'for the.
limited purpose of considering proposed change;.
Councilman Pike made a statement for.the record.that-he:-owns threF
lots on Valley Boulevard within Project Area No.. 2, located at;
Valley Boulevard and Hart Street! being- lots l&, 1.7.1-- ana's.18'.._
(The legal description from Assessment Roll is as follows:.
Tract 6288,.M.B. 74-4
Lots 16, 17, 18
Code: 8218 )
Discussion of the above resolutions followed by the Council.
It.was moved by Councilman Gary Taylor, second by Councilwoman
Trujillo to delete the Residential Properties from the Redevelopment
Plan.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: G. Taylor; Trujillo
NOES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor.
ABSENT: None
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Lillian Sacco - 3220 Walnut Grove Ave. - Rosemead, addressed the
Council/Agency stating objection to the proposed changes in the
Proposed Redevelopment Plan.
The Public Hearing was closed at 3:23 a.m.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike
to approve the Negative Declaration for Project Area No. 2.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor
NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
ABSENT: None
Attorney Watson presented Ordinance No. 384 by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING AND ADOPTING A
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROJECT AREA NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
AS THE OFFICIAL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SUCH PROJECT AREA.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike
to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 384.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor
NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
ABSENT: None
Attorney Watson read Ordinance No. 384 in full.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen
to Introduce Ordinance No. 384.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor
NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
ABSENT: None
AGENCY ADJOURNED
It was moved by Mr. Andersen, second by Mr. Pike to adjourn the
meeting of the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The Meeting of the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency Adjourned at
3:53 a.m. (8/14/74)...
OTHER BUSINESS OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilwoman
Trujillo that the tapes from the Council Meeting be retained for
two years.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen
that the foregoing motion be tabled.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor
NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
ABSENT: None
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COUNCIL ADJOURNED
It was moved by Councilman
adjourn the meeting of the
August 19, 1974 at 8:00 p.
Unanimously carried...
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Andersen, second ty Councilman Pike to
Rosemead City Council to Monday,
m. in the Rosemead City Council Chambers.
Meeting Adjourned at 4:00 a.m. (8/14/74)
Mayor of /the City o~ o lem and
Chairman of the Rosemead Redevelopment
Agency.
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
OF ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING.
Jenny E. Davenport , being first duly sworn, deposes
and says: that I am the duly chosen, qualified and acting
City Clerk of the City Council of the City of
Rosemead that the Regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Rosemead was held August 13, 1974,1)JVSj
and that said meeting was on 8/14/74 - 4:00a.madjourned to the time
and place specified in the Notice of adjournment ATTACHED
HERETO; that on August 14, , 1974 , at the hour of 2:00 o'clock P N
I posted a copy of said Notice at a conspicuous place on or
near the door of the place at which said meeting of August 13/14_,1974
was held.
dated, August 14, 1974
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NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT
meeting OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Regular Meeting of the
Rosemead City Council, held August 13, 1974, was. adjourned at
4:00 a.m. 8/14/74 To: Monday, August 19, 1974 at 8:00 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers of the Rosemead City Hall -
8838 E. Valley Blvd - Rosemead, Ca...
Dated: August 14, 1974
Posted': August 14,"1974
Jenny E. Davenport
City Clerk
City of Rosemead