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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
JULY 9, 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 Pike
Invocation was delivered by Reverend Kenneth Mathis of the
Rosemead Church of Christ.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
Absent: None
Ex officio: Davenport, Foutz, Gunn, Miller, Tripepi, Watson
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 25, 1974 - REGULAR MEETING
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman G. Taylor
that the minutes of June 25, 1974 be approved as printed.
Unanimously Carried.,
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: DR. STUART MAUDE AND MR. HERBERT HUNTER
Mayor Taylor read the inscription on plaques presented to. Mr. Hunter,
and Dr. Maude.- as a memento of their service as Rosemead City
Councilmen. Pictures were taken.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Mrs. Daphne Guertin was in attendance and
was presented with a resolution (adopted 6/25/74) commending her
for her honesty and integrity when she returned a large amount of
money found scattered on a local street.
NEW BUSINESS
5. RESOLUTION NO. 74-51. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
City Treasurer Foutz presented Resolution No. 74-51 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $51034.91 AND DEMANDS
NUMBERS 16771-16853• (#16776 deleted - New Total $50,976.25)
Discussion followed regarding check no. 16776 to Gary A. Taylor
for expenses for assembly hearing,-,held in Sacramento on June 10, 1974.
Mayor Taylor asked that Councilman G. Taylor's request for verbatim'
statements in the minutes be honored. '(see request later in notes)
Those Statements Follow: (from tape)
Councilman Andersen: I would like some answers on check 16776
Gary Taylor - Expenses for Assembly,Hearing held in Sacramento on
June 10, 1974. I wonder if Mr. Taylor went ip there in support of
a bill at the instructions of the City Courdl or as a City Councilman4
Perhaps Mr. Taylor would...
Mayor Taylor: Mr. Taylor would you care to.answer that?
Councilman G. Taylor: Yes, Mr. Mayor, I felt as a representative
of citizens of Rosemead - I felt this an extremely important bill
and Iwent to try to do the best I could totry to provide input
for the Assembly Hearings - and basically that is why I did go.
Councilman Andersen: Mr. Mayor - Did Mr. Taylor present himself
as a Councilman representing the City Council? And did he inform
them he was perhaps one of a minority in that opinion?
Mayor Taylor: Mr. Taylor?
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Councilman G. Taylor: Mr. Mayor, I did nd:represent myself as
representing the Council of the City of Rosemead. I went as an
individual, but as I stated as a Councilman - as an individual
Councilman representing what I felt was for the need of the citizens
of Rosemead.
Councilman Andersen: I believe then, Mr. Mayor, in my
that he went as a citizen, which he has referred to in
that this would not be a justifiable item to be paid.
Mayor Taylor: Any other comments on that?
opinion,
the past, and
Councilman Pike: I would concur Mr. Mayor in the fact that this
heretofore - always in the past if we have a delegation going
representing our City it was an instructed delegation - and this
was kept highly secret - in fact, we never heard anything about it
or were not asked for any authority to go and I would concur that
it is not a City expenditure - it is not authorized.
Councilwoman Trujillo: Mr. Mayor - Quite some time ago - well it
wasn't quite some time ago, a few months ago, I remember we had a
discussion concerning expenses of this nature and you informed me
my impression from the information that you gave me that was that
each Councilman does have an allowed amount of money for traveling
expense when he attends functions or meetings as a representative
of the City in whatever capacity. And, sinm Mr. Taylor - Councilman
Taylor did not attend any of the other functions that were- you know -
half and half - half business and half social, the Palm Springs thing
and the thing in Monterey - I would feel that the Council should
take this into consideration and that he should have that option to
choose travel expenses he finds are more important than others and
if the money is there for his utilization, it should be his choice
and in fact, I think when we had the discussion, you told me, it is
for you to use, all you have to do is present an expense sheet.
Mayor Taylor: I think you misunderstood me if you got that
impression. The money is budgeted for Councilmen's traveling
expenses to attend authorized meetings. And I think you were aware
when we were preparing the budget that the statement was made that
even though the money was authorized, they had to have Council
approval to use it. Like you see here for the City Clerk, there was
money authorized, but she comes in on the agenda to get authorization
to go to the meeting.
Councilman G. Taylor: Mr. Mayor - Along this same line, I am not
necessarily objecting to whether I get paid or not but I would like
the record and the minutes to show the explanation of each Councilman -
their reasons for objecting to this.
Councilman Andersen: Mr. Mayor, I would be glad to make that because
I agree somewhat with Ms. Trujillo in her remarks up to this point::
I think if Councilman Taylor had advised the Councilmen or the Mayor
that he was going and that when he got there he indicated that he was
a Councilman but was not representing the City Council then I would'.
have no objections. But I do not feel that he did that; I think
that he went as a citizen.
Councilman Pike: I know the Mayor himself was authorized to go to
the Mayors' Meeting in San Diego. This has been the procedure and
it has a precedent set of some 15 years - andI can see no reason
to - under any misconception - nobody was notified they were having`
this meeting. It was highly - in fact I think it was purposely
kept rather quiet so that we would not be aware of it because therei
might have been an opposition opinion go - but from the way it was
handled, I definitely would not be in favor of paying it. It
wasn't an authorized expenditure, it was an attempt to get an
individual's viewpoint across at City expense and I am sure not
for it.
Councilman G. Taylor: Like I said, I have no objection to denial
of the claim but I would like the statements - verbatim - put into
the minutes.
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Mayor Taylor: If there is no objection, this claim will be denied
and Mr. Taylor's request will be honored.
Councilman G. Taylor: Thank you...
Councilman G. Taylor asked a question about check no. 16781.
City Manager Gunn responded.
Verbatim Discussion continued...
Councilman Pike: I move that Resolution 74-51 be approved.
City Attorney: with the one exception?
Councilman Pike: yes with the one exception.
Councilman G. Taylor: on that one exception, how are we going to
handle the vote on that? As a separate item as far as denial?
Mayor Taylor: If you wish.
Councilman G. Taylor: Would it be proper to have a Roll Call Vote
on that?
Mayor Taylor: Make a motion. Would you withdraw you motion Mr. Pipe?
Councilman Pike: I think the minutes will clearly indicate what the
conversation verbatim was on it - that this be excluded - I don't
think a roll call vote on it is at all necessary in that we have
never had one before on it, but I have no objection to it.
Councilman Andersen: Mr. Mayor, since I raised: ::he issue, I would
move that we delete item 16776 from the Claims and Demands.
Councilman Pike: I would second it..
Official Motion follows:
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to
delete item 16776 from the Claims and Demands.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor
NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
ABSENT: None
Councilman G. Taylor: Mr. Mayor - May I ask a clarification on that'
last vote then - the minutes are still to show the verbatim statements
for the objections.
Mayor: That is my request of Mrs. Davenport.
Councilman G. Taylor: May I also ask if you have any personal feelings
on this.
Mayor Taylor: Why I think I stated them that it wasn't authorized
by the Council and it isn't a meeting that is normally attended by
the Council.
Councilman G. Taylor: Thank you...
Councilman Pike: For the renrd, being as we are talking for the
record Mr. Mayor, I think Mr. G. Taylor stated that he had no objections
to it being deleted but when it came up for a vote why he voted no
on the deletion so apparantely he did have some objection to it.
Councilman G. Taylor: Please let the mintues show that alD - Verbatim.
Mayor: Mrs. Davenport - will you note that. If there are no further
questions a motion would be in order.
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It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen
to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 74-51 as amended.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor
NOES: Trujillo
ABSENT: None
6. RESOLUTION NO. 74-52. AUTHORIZING COUNTY TO CANCEL CERTAIN TAXES.
Attorney Watson presented Resolution 74-52 by title, and referred
to his memo to the City Manager regarding a recently amended Revenue
and Taxation Code Section 4986 to provide that taxes erroneously or
illegally assessed may be cancelled without the consent of the
City Attorney.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING'
APPROPRIATE OFFICERS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CANCEL CERTAIN
TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS OF THE CITY WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE CITY
ATTORNEY OR OTHER OFFICER OF THE CITY.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
waive further reading and adopt Resolution 74-52.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor,P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
7. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECS FOR 1970 STORM DRAIN PROJECT 9609.
City Manager Gunn referred to the plans on display and letter from
Design Engineers - H. M. Scott & Associates, Inc. Re: 1970 Storm
Drain Bond Issue Project 9609 (Garvalia and Jackson Avenues) -
Letter of June 13, 1974 from Project Planning Division of the Los
Angeles County Flood Control District; which recommends that the
City Council formally approve the Plans and Specifications.as
submitted by the District.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilwoman Trujillo to
approve the Plans and Specification for Storm Drain Project 9609
per the Engineer's recommendation.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: 6dersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO OPERATE GARVEY PARK CONCESSION STAND.
Recreation Director Burbank presented this request from the Summer
Youth Baseball Association and recommended approval in accordance
with usual guidelines for insurance etc.
It was moved by Councilwoman Trujillo, second by Councilman Pike
to accept the foregoing proposal.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECT FOR COMMUNITY CENTER.
City Manager Gunn presented his memo dated July 3, 1974 which
suggests that Mayor pro-tem Andersen, Councilwoman Trujillo, and
the City Manager be appointed a committee to make a final selection
of an architect for the community center.
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It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Mayor P. Taylor to
approve the foregoing suggestion.
Councilwoman Trujillo objected to being plaod on this committee
stating that she had been consistent in opposition in forging ahead
with this project.
Councilman Pike withdrew his motion with consent of the second.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen that
the Mayor, Mayor pro tem, and City Manager meet as a committee of
three to select an architect for the community center.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
10. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR 1974 STATE PARK BOND ACT MONIES.
Director of Recreation Burbank presented this memo dated July 8, 1974,
Resolution approving the application, and report on Garvey Park
Extension and a Historical Park; explaining that we have until
July 15th to present our application.
Attorney.,Watson presented Resolution No. 74-53 by title.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING
THE APPLICATION FOR 1974 STATE GRANT FUNDS (PARK ENLARGEMENT
IMPROVEMENT AND HISTORICAL PROJECT).
Roll Call Vote as follows. 0 U
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
An Environmental Impact Report will be presented at the.next meeting.
11. APPOINTMENT OF TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER.
The meeting recessed at 9:00 to a personnel session. The meeting
reconvened at 9:20 p.m.
Mayor Taylor stated that he would like to appoint Mr. Louis Tury, Jr.
as Traffic Commissioner to fulfill the unexpired term of Mr. Jackman
(June, 1975)•
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman G. Taylor
to ratify the foregoing appointment.
Unanimously Carried...
12. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO ATTEND CITY CL•ERKS'SEMINAR
City Manager Gunn presented this request from.City Clerk Davenport
to attend the City/County Clerks' Seminar the week of July 28 -
August 2, 1974 and recommended approval.
It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen
to approve the foregoing request.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The Meeting Recessed at 9:22 p.m. to a meeting of the Rosemead
Redevelopment Agency. The Meeting reconvened at 11:50 p.m.
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13. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
A. L.A. COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
This letter dated June 21, 1974 regarding mass transit funding was
received.
14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
Attorney Watson stated that the City Council should acknowledge
receipt of a report and proposed plan for Project Area No. 2
from the Redevelopment Agency, and take other necessary actions.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen
to acknowledge receipt of the Report and Plan for Project Area
No. 2 from the Redevelopment Agency.
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
consent to a joint public hearing with the Rosemead-Redevelopment
Agency and set that hearing for August 13, 1974 at 8:00 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor
NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
ABSENT: None
It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
that the Post Advocate, the Rosemead Indepenbnt, and the Mid-Valley
News carry notification of the Public Hearing for the Proposed Plan
for Project Area No. 2 and that the Post Advocate be designated for
the official publication.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo _ f
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
direct the staff to arrange the necessary publication and mailing
of notices to property owners as required by law.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: G. Taylor
ABSENT: None
It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilwoman
Trujillo that the people of the City of Rosemead be given the
opportunity on the November ballot to vote either for or against
the functions of the Redevelopment Agency in Rosemead (a yes or no
advisory vote).
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor
ABSENT: None
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Councilman Pike asked that the record show that this is not a legal
expenditure of City funds and that it would have no valid effect..
Councilman G. Taylor stated that he observed broken play equipment
at Rosemead and Zapopan Parks and asked that the City Manager
check this. So ordered by Mayor P. Taylor.
Councilman G. Taylor referred to a drainage problem at Rosemead Park
caused by the pool and suggested that a leech bed might be the
answer.to the problem.
City Manager Gunn stated that this has been brought to his attention
and agreed that the leech bed is the answer.
Councilman G. Taylor asked about the agreement with Modern Service Co.
Mayor P. Taylor advised him that the agreement, as approved on
June 11, 1974, will be signed.
Councilman Pike asked that the trash containers on public right-of-way
be checked. The container at Rosemead & Mission has been open and
overflowing.
Councilman Pike also advised the Council that he attended the
Alhambra Real Estate Board Meeting and heard a very enthusiastic
speech by the Editor of the Post Advocate in which he indicated
pride in development In the San Gabriel Valley, particularly in the
Community Hospital and Traffic Alighment in the City of Alhambra.
Councilman Pike pointed out that these both came about through
redevelopment.
Councilwoman Trujillo asked if Recreation Director Burbank would
prepare a report on the Encapsulation Seminar held May 31, 1974.
Mr. Burbank stated that the report is forthcoming.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: (not on agenda)
A. Mr. Al Gabrick - 8546 E1 Camino Dr. - Rosemead
Mr. Gabrick stated that he lives near the new Motel 6 development on
San Gabriel Boulevard and indicated problems with regard to privacy
between his home and the development.
City Manager Gunn advised Mr. Gabrick that a letter went out last
week asking for modifications in the development.
Mayor Taylor asked that staff stay in contact with Mr. Gabrick.
There being no further business, Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting.
.Meeting Adjourned at 12:14 a.m. (Wed. 7/10/74)•
Z!Mayor of the City- semead