CC - 07-23-74CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
JULY 23, 1974
A regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was held in the '
Council Chambers of 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 Andersen.
Invocation was delivered by Reverend Tom Phillips - Church of Christ.
2. Roll Call:
Present: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
Absent: None
Ex officio: Davenport, Foutz, Gunn, Tripepi, Watson
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 9, 1974 - REGULAR MEETING
Councilman Pike pointed out that the motion is missing on agenda
item #10. The Clerk was asked to insert the motion - as follows:
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 74-53.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to approve the minutes of July 9, 1974 as corrected.
Unanimously Carried...
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
4. RESOLUTION NO. 74-54. COMMENDING BILL MEISNER.
City Attorney Watson read Resolution 74-54 in full.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD COMMENDING
AND THANKING WILLIAM E. MEISNER.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike and
unanimously carried to adopt Resolution 74-54.
NEW BUSINESS
5. RESOLUTION NO. 74-55. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
City Treasurer Foutz presented Resolution 74-55 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $53,623.52 AND DEMANDS:
NUMBERS 16854-16954. 16937 deleted - New Total $53,564.86). '
POINT OF ORDER: Councilman Andersen stated that check no. 16937
was the same item deleted July 9, 1974 as check
no. 16776. Therefore, the only way to reconsider
the item would be for someone voting on the
prevailing side to make a motion for it to be
reconsidered; ano this was not the case.
Mayor Taylor upheld this Point of Order. Check # 16937 to be
deleted from Resolution 74-55.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to
waive further reading and adopt Resolution 74-55 with above deletion.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: G. Taylor
ABSENT: None
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6. RESOLUTION NO. 74-56. APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH STATE DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION.
Attorney Watson presented Resolution 74-56 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING
AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAY IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen:to
waive further reading and adopt Resolution 74-56.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
7. ORDINANCE NO. 383. RELATING TO RELOCATION APPEALS BOARD.
Attorney Watson presented Ordinance No. 383 by title and explained
the Ordinance. y.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROVIDING FOR A RELOCATION'
APPEALS BOARD TO HEAR APPEALS RELATING TO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE,,
ESTABLISHING RULES THEREFOR, AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE,
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, secondby Councilman G. Taylor
to waive further reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 383.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8. HEARING OFFICER'S REPORT: "HOBO JOES"
City Manager Gunn presented this repor
the recommendation that the license be
as agreed upon by the applicant.
Taylor, Trujillo
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- DANCING & ENTERTAINMENT
t dated July 16, 1974 witp
granted subject to conditions
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen
that licenses be granted subject to conditionsin the Hearing Off'icer's
report.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS - COMMUNITY CENTER SITE.
City Manager Gunn presented the report on bid results received
Friday, July 12, 1974 and recommended.that the Council accept the
high bid in each case.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
accept the high bid as recommended with the stipulation that
salvageable items be removed within 30 days; and that the City Manager
be authorized to dispose of miscellaneous remaining items as offers
are received.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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10. SELECTION OF ARCHITECT - COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING.
City Manager Gunn presented a report from the selection committee
with theunanimous recommendation that the award be made to
Design,, Inc., and the City Attorney instructed to prepare
the necessary contract.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
accept the foregoing recommendation.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor
NOES: Trujillo
ABSENT: None
11. ACCEPTANCE OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT 24918.
City Manager Gunn presented this letter from I.L. Morhar dated;
July 11, 1974 recommending that the street improvements in Tract
24918 be accepted and that Bond No. B-559766 be released.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to
accept the street improvements as recommended and release the bond.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12. ACCEPTANCE OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT 31006.
City Manager Gunn presented this letter from I.L. Morhar (Road Dept)
recommending that the street improvements in Tract 31006 be accepted
and that Bond No. 1 668 735 be released.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to
accept the street improvements as recommended and release thebond.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR INCREASE - LINGO INDUSTRIAL ELECT40NICS
City Manager Gunn presented this letter of request for an increase
to direct labor charges for extra-ordinary maintenance from $14.00
to $16.50 per hour effective August 1, 1974 and recommended approval.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman G. Taylor to
approve the foregoing request by Lingo Industrial Electronics.-:.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
14. CONSIDERATION OF REQUESTIROM DON BOSCO RE: FALL FESTIVAL
City Manager Gunn presented this request from Reverend John Malloy
of Don Bosco Technical Institute for a waiver of all fees in
conjunction with permits required for a fall festival to be held
October 11, 12, & 13, 1974.
City Manager Gunn explained that normally a fee would be charged
for the Conditional Use Permit required forthis type of event.,
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It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to waive all fees as requested.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
15. CLAIM AGAINST CITY: DEWEY ADAMS
City Attorney Watson presented this Claim dated July .3, 1974,
making reference to the statement that he was denied application
to open said business and/or practice fortune telling and prophecies,
by the clerk of Alhambra, California. Attorney Watson recommended
denial.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman G. Taylor
to deny the claim of Dewey Adams dated July 3, 1974.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
16. TRAVEL & VACATION REQUESTS:
A. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE.
City Manager Gunn presented this memo dated July 19, 1974
recommending that in addition to the City Council Members, the
following representatives be authorized to attend the League
Conference:
City Manager Planning Commission & Director of Planning
City Clerk Chairman of the Traffic Commission
City Treasurer $50 toward attendance by Traffic Engineer.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
approve the foregoing recommendation.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: G. Taylor
ABSENT: None
B. INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE
City Manager Gunn presented this request dated July 12, 1974
requesting approval of his attendance at the subject conference
to be held in Dallas, Texas.
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
C. CITY MANAGER'S VACATION REQUEST.
City Manager Gunn presented this request for vacation the
week of July 29-August 2.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
approve the foregoing request.
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Roll Call Vote as follows:
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AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
17. CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT FOR HUMAN POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
Mr. William Newell, Executive Administrator of Ingleside Mental
Health Center presented this agreement and advised the Council that
Ingleside is happy to have Peter Krones, P.H.D. heading the program.
It was moved by Councilwoman Trujillo, second by Councilman G. Taylor
to approve this agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
18. NEIGHBORHOOD BICYCLE SECURITY PATROL PROGRAM REPORT.
City Manager Gunn presented this report with memorandum dated
July 9, 1974.
Councilman Pike stated that he had requested this report and urged
approval of a security patrol in Rosemead.
After discussion of the program, costs, and added patrol cars;
It was moved by Councilwoman Trujillo, second by Councilman G. Taylor
to disapprove the concept of a bicycle security patrol program.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
4 AYES: Andersen, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES : -Rcmw P_a" ,
ABSENT: None
Councilman Andersen suggested with no objections that the City Manager
check the possibility of added law enforcement protection, if needed,
and costs, along the lines of discussion tonight.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
19. TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
A. TURNING RESTRICTIONS: GARVEY AVE. & DELTA AVE.
presented the recommendation
Traffic Engineer Envallr+that "RIGHT TURN ONLY" sign be placed
on the westerly driveway of Altadena Dairy at Delta & Garvey.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
approve the foregoing recommendation.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
B. PARKING MODIFICATION OFF-STREET: BENTEL AVENUE
Traffic Engineer Envall presented this recommendation from the
Traffic Commission that the parking stalls on the south side
of Bentel Avenue between Rosemead Boulevard and Ivar Avenue
be modified and the "TWO HOUR PARKING 7AM TO 6PM SATURDAY AND
SUNDAY EXCEPTED" parking regulations be modified to commence
377 feet east of Ivar Avenue.
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It was moved by,Councilman Pike, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to approve the foregoing recommendation.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C. RED CURB - 3714 WALNUT GROVE AVE.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented this recommendation from the
Traffic Commission that 40 feet of red markings be painted
south of 3714 Walnut Grove Avenue.
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It. was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to
approve the foregoing recommendation.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman G. Taylor asked Traffic Engineer Envall for an up=date
on the status of the signal at San Gabriel and Walnut Grove.
Mr. Envall stated that he hopedthat this would be completed within
the next couple of weeks and that he would stay on top of it.
The Meeting was Recessed at 9:32 p.m. to a meeting of the Rosemead
Redevelopment Agency. The Meeting Reconvened at 10:34 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
A. CITY OF EL MONTE.
City Manager Gunn presented this letter dated July 10, 1974
urging that the City of Rosemead adopt a Resolution urging
the prompt planning and development of the Peck Road spreading
basin as a water-oriented regional park.
There being no objections, it was requested that the City Attorney
prepare this Resolution for the next regular meeting.
B. L.A. COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT - PERMIT ISSUANCE FEES
City Manager Gunn presented this letter advising the City of
new rates for permit issuance fees.
Attorney Watson presented Resolution No. 74-57 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ESTABLISHING
NEW RATES FOR FEES UNDER THE STREET PERMIT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 74-57.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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21. REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL:
A. LILLIAN SACCO - 3220 Walnut Grove Ave. - Rosemead
Mrs. Sacco addressed the Council stating that citizens have
voiced their concern over redevelopment and announced that they
would now use the final recourse available to them. She informed
the Council that Councilman Pike has been served with notice/intent
to circulate a petition for recall from the City Council.
B. LOREN RIGHTMEIER - 8724 Valley Blvd. - Rosemead.
Mr. Rightmeier voiced his opposition to the Redevelopment Agency.
C. SARAH SLOAN - 4239 N. Claudia Ave. - Rosemead (not on agenda)
Mrs. Sloan presented a news release and notice of a meeting
at the Rosemead High School Cafeteria on Wednesday, July 24, 1974
featuring Ron Wright who will speak on regional government.
D. PAUL MATA - 8724 E. DeAdalena - Rosemead. (not on agenda)
11 Mr. Mata stated that he has been attending meetings of the
RCCA but voiced opposition to the petition for recall of
Councilman Pike.
22. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Councilman G. Taylor:
It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
that the City Council remain as the Agency Members and that this be
on the November ballot.
City Attorney Watson stated that statute places that decision on
the City Council.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
table the foregoing motion.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor
NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
ABSENT: None
Councilman G. Taylor asked that the City Attorney explain
why a Charter City may have an advisory vote and a General
Law City may not.
Attorney Watson will prepare a report on the foregoing question.
Councilman G. Taylor referred to expenses for travel that had
not been brought to Council.
Councilman Andersen presented a memorandum from the City Attorney
- dated June 19, 1973 stating Guidelines for Expenses for Council
Members.
Councilman G. Taylor requested a copy.
Councilman G. Taylor asked that the tapes for this and the previous
meeting be kept for two years.
Mayor Taylor stated that t?ley would be kept along with the tapes
of the Redevelopment Agency.
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B. Councilwoman Trujillo:
Councilwoman Trujillo referred to Mr. Gabrick's problem with
the Motel 6 development.
City Manager Gunn stated that staff is still working on the problem
of proper shielding of his property.
C. Councilman Pike:
Councilman Pike referred to the notice of intent to recall
stating that it did not come as a surprise and that he would
have an answer to the charges. He reiterated his stand that
redevelopment is a good thing for Rosemead and asked that the
record show that he had the courage to take a stand in what
he believed in at all times.
D. City Manager Gunn:
City Manager Gunn presented an amendment to his Deferred
Compensation Agreement and explained the changes.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to approve this Amendment and authorize the Mayor to execute.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT:
Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen
to adjourn. Unanimously carried...
Meeting Adjourned at 11:25 p.m.
OR OF HE CITY 0 MEAD