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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 11,1974
1.
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.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilwoman Trujillo.
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, Tripepi, Watson
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 289 1974 and JUNE 10, 1974
Councilman G. Taylor referred to a memo from the City Clerk which
indicates an amendment to item 6 of the May 28th minutes.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman G. Taylor
and carried to approve the minutes of May 28, 1974 as amended and
the minutes of June 10, 1974 as printed.
Councilman Andersen abstained from voting on the minutes of
May 28th due to absence from that meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. ORDINANCE NO. 381. ADOPTING COUNTY TRAFFIC ORDINANCE BY REFERENCE..
City Attorney Watson presented Ordinance No. 381 by title.
Mayor Taylor requested that anyone wishing to speak please stand
and be sworn. There were none.
The hearing was opened at 8:07 p.m. No one responded.and it closed
immediately.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT
TO SECTION 50022.2 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE ORDINANCE NO. 6S44 OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ENTITLED It AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC
UPON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 21779 35499 3922
and 6383."
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to
waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 381.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES. None
ABSENT: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. FEASIBILITY REPORT: LANDIS VIEW LANE SECONDARY ACCESS.
City Manager Gunn presented a letter from Supervisorpete Schabarum
with attached letter from I.L. Morhar, Road Commissioner stating
that in his opinion the traffic demand does not show sufficient
justification for a secondary access for the subject area at this
time. Mr. Morhar recommended that this roadway be deferred until
additional development or redevelopment creates a more definite
need for such an improvement.
The above correspondence received-.'for filing.
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CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT: CITY OF ROSEMEAD B LA VICTORIA FOODS INC.
Mr. Robert Tanklage of LaVictoria Foods, Inc. addressed the Council
regarding this agreement.
Due to last minute changes in the agreement, Council hesitated on
action at this time.
It was the recommendation of the City Attorney to put this item
on the next agenda and at that time a signed agreement be put before
the Council.
There being no objections, agreement to be on next agenda.
7. CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT: ROSEMEAD SWIM TEAM.
City Manager Gunn presented this signed letter of agreement between
the City and the Rosemead Swim Team with terms as follow:
1. That the City acquire all rights and interest in the lane
lines owned by the Rosemead Swim Team for the sum of
twenty-five hundred dollars ($2,500).
2. That the concession operation during swim meets be operated
by the sponsor of the meet. In the event the sponsoring
agency did not wish to operate a concession stand then the
Rosemead Swim Team would have the option to do so.
3. That the Rosemead Swim Team continue to utilize Rosemead
Pool for work outs and swim meets without charge.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Couneilwoman Trujillo
to approve the foregoing agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NEW BUSINESS
8. RESOLUTION NO. 74-46. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
Assistant City Manager Tripepi presented Resolution No. 74-46 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $749608.42 AND DEMANDS
NUMBERS 16622-16704.
Councilman G. Taylor called Point of Order
petition in redevelopment project area no.
Mayor Taylor asked that this discussion be
meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by
waive further reading and adopt Resolution
on discussion of a
2 (proposed).
held until the Agency
Councilman Andersen to
74-46.
Roll Call As follows:
Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. ORDINANCE NO. 382. PERTAINING TO FEES FOR DOG LICENSE TAGS.
Attorney Watson presented ordinance 382 by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PERTAINING TO FEES FOR DOG
LICENSE TAGS AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
10.
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It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to waive further reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 382.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
REQUEST FOR APPEARANCE - RICHARD COHEN, ATTORNEY FOR MODERN SERVICE CO.
Mr. Cohen addressed the Council with a request that they consider
an amendment to the Modern Service Company Franchise Agreement. He
summarized the changes requested as follows:
1. Extension of Term of Agreement.
2. Cost Increase
3. Elimination of Present Franchise Fee to the City ($1,000+ mo)
4. Elimination of Free Service to the City ($700 mo)
City Manager Gunn stated that as City Manager, he would have to
oppose # 3 & #4 above as it would be a loss in revenue and added
expense for services.
The following residents addressed the Council commending Modern
Service Company and urging the Council to consider favorably the
proposed amendment:
Ethel Corse
Mildred Janson
Katherine Chaiken
Mrs. George Small
Raymond Gaynor
Glenn Reeder
Erlene Moore
Extensive discussion followed.
It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
that we get all questions answered and worked out by the next meeting
and that we have a comparison chart to look at.
after discussion;
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
table the foregoing motion and proceed with discussion of desired
changes to guide the City Attorney in amending the proposed
agreement for presentation at the next meeting.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor
NOES: Trujillo
ABSENT: None
The following changes were requested by a majority vote:
1. To delete from the proposed amendment the elimination of
a franchise fee to the City (Franchise to Continue).
2. To delete from the proposed amendment the elimination of
free service to the City. (Free Service to Continue).
3. To increase weight and length of tree trunks, stumps or
limbs to 100 pounds and 4 feet in length (page 2 - 2a)
4. To increase the Fork Lift Rate only 20% to $7.35 ($10 proposed)
5. That the cost of living index be effective from the first
of the month the contract is executed.
6. That the Commercial rates be increased 10% - rounded off
to the nearest 50C or $1.00.
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7. That the amended Franchise Agreement expire in 10 years
from date of this amendment (1984).
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to
approve the amended franchise agreement with Modern Service Company
with the foregoing changes and direct the City Attorney to prepare
the revised agreement.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor
NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
ABSENT: None
The meeting recessed at 10:30 p.m. It reconvened at 10:30 P.M.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to
authorize the Mayor to execute the amended agreement with Modern
Service Company after revision by the City Attorney.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor
NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
ABSENT: None
CONSIDERATION OF INCREASED STREET SWEEPING COSTS.
City Manager Gunn presented this request for a 14% increase with
recommendation that, if granted, it become effective July 1, 1974.
Mr. Bill Burright, Contractor for Street Sweeping, addressed the
Council giving reasons for the requested increase.
Councilwoman Trujillo requested a copy of the Street Sweeping Contract.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman G. Taylor to
approve this request and allow the 14% increase - effective July 1, 1974.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
12. ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWERS - PARCEL MAP 2764 (Delta Ave. cul-de-sac)
City Manager Gunn presented this two-page recommendation from the
County/City Engineer, Harvey T. Brandt, entitled:
ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWERS--RELEASE OF FAITHFUL
PERFORMANCE BOND AND SANITARY SEWER AGREEMENT
PARCEL MAP NO. 2764, PRIVATE CONTRACT NO. 72-1.
It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen
to approve the recommendation of Mr. Brandt in full.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS.
City Manager Gunn presented this report which compares City
Administrated Plan and County Contract Plan for Crossing Guards.
It was moved-by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilman Pike
`to continue our crossing guard program with the County Sheriff's
Department.
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Roll Call Vote as follows: 013)
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor
NOES: Trujillo
ABSENT: None
EDISON COMPANY REPORT: LIGHTING AT ZAPOPAN PARK
City Manager Gunn presented this response from Edison Company
dated June 6, 1974 to a citizen initiated petition for lighting
at Zapopan Park. The letter,signed by D. W. Bailey, City/Area
Manager indicates that Edison is willing to enter into a contract
with the City to install this lighting with a monthly charge to
the City of $89.08. Mr. Gunn recommended the City accept this offer.
It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen
to approve the foregoing recommendation.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR 1974-75 BUDGET APPROVAL - JUNE 25, 1974
No objections - Hearing set for June 25, 1974...
16. PERSONNEL SESSION: This item was deferred until June 12, 1974 meeting.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
17. PLANNING COMMISSION:
A. APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 31339.
City Attorney Watson stated that the work agreement and bonds
have been checked by his office and are in proper legal order.
City Manager Gunn presented a letter from County/City Engineer
Harbey T. Brandt dated May 23, 1974 which recommends approval
of the subject Final Tract Map, acceptance of dedicated streets,
and easements, approval of work agreement and bonds and a finding
that the development of the property in the manner set forth on
the subject tract will not unreasonably interfere with the free
and complete exercise of the easements held by Pacific Telephone
and Telegraph Company and the Los Angeles County Flood Control
District; all conditional on the finding that Tract No. 31339
will conform to the State Environmental Quality Act.
An Environmental Impact Report - Negative Declaration was
approved on this subject Tract on August 14, 1973.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
approve the recommendations of the County/City Engineer as set forth
in his letter dated May 23, 1974.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 60: CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONS
City Manager Gunn read this memo from Planning Director Miller
dated May 24, 1974 calling Council attention to condit%s #3 and
#5 of Planning Commission approval of this subject Conditional Use
Permit which require Council action.
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It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen
to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
Traffic Engineer regarding street improvements and traffic control
for Conditional Use Permit No. 60.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: G. Taylor
ABSENT: None
COMMUNICATIONS
18. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
A. NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES.
City Manager Gunn presented this notice of the 50th Anniversary
Congress of Cities to be held in Houston, Texas on December 1-5,1974.
B. CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION.
City Manager Gunn presented this notice of monthly meeting to be
held Wednesday, June 19, 1974 in Commerce.
19. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Councilman G. Taylor informed Council and Staff of a complaint
of an overhanging tree on Ellis Lane and Marshall.
Staff will respond to problem...
The meeting recessed to a meeting of the Rosemead Redevelopment
Agency at 11:15 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 11:17 p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike
to adjourn this meeting to Wednesday, June 12, 1974 at 7:30 a.m.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: G. Taylor
ABSENT: None
Meeting Adjourned at 11:18 p.m.
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