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CC - 05-28-74CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL MAY 28, 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 City Treasurer Foutz. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo Absent: Andersen Ex officio: Brown, Davenport, Gunn, Foutz, Tripepi Mayor Taylor asked that the record show that Councilman Andersen is excused due to a family wedding. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 14, 1974 - Regular Meeting. May 22, 1974 - Adjourned Regular Meeting. Councilman G. Taylor stated objection to item 4 of the May 14th minutes due to the fact he had previously voted no on sidewalks for the south side of this proposed project on Wells St. and the recommendation as written in the minutes includes the statement "and sidewalk on the south side". NOTE: Approval of the minutes was delayed until later in the meeting but for continuity of subject, action is indicated at this point in the minutes. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman G. Taylor to amend the minutes of May 14, 1974 by deleting, the last 6 words of the recommendation under agenda item no. 4 ("and sidewalk on the south side"); and to approve the amended motion. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: Andersen (excused) It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman G. Taylor to approve the minutes of May 14, 1974 as amended and the minutes of May 22, 1974 as printed. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: Andersen (excused) PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. ORDINANCE NO. 379. ADOPTING COUNTY HEALTH CODE BY REFERENCE. Assistant Attorney Brown presented Ordinance No. 379 by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 50022.2 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE ORDINANCE NO. 7583 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ENTITLED " AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A HEALTH CODE" AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Mayor Taylor requested anyone wishing to address the Council to please stand and be sworn in. There were none. The hearing was declared open at 8:08 p.m. No one responded and it closed immediately. • Page Two C/C Minutes 5/28/74 C7 It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilwoman Trujillo to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 379. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Pike, G. Tavlor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: Andersen (excused) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. ORDINANCE NO. 380. CODIFYING RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING TRAFFIC COMMISSION Assistant Attorney Brown presented Ordinance 380 by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF,ROSEMEAD CODIFYING RESOLUTION 46 ESTABLISHING A TRAFFIC COMMISSION, PROVIDING PROCEDURES RELATING THERETO AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman G. Taylor to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 380. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: Andersen (excused) NEW BUSINESS 6. RESOLUTION NO. 74-45. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. City Treasurer Foutz presented Resolution 74-45 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $69,665.30 AND DEMAND NUMBERS 16546-16621. 11 Councilman p~fer requested a complete report on cost to the 66191 City for legal services for the Mary Maloof and Paul Bezaire vs. City t litigation. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilwoman Trujillo to waive further reading and approve Resolution 74-45. Rcll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: Andersen (excused) 7. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL FROM ROSEMEAD SWIM TEAM. Jerry Bland, President of the Rosemead Swim Team Booster Club addressed the Council referring to the Booster Club's 5 part proposal and Recreation Supervisor's recommendation relating to land lines and concession stand at Rosemead Pool. He concurred with amendment of part 4 of the proposal; but objected to amendment of part S. Supervisor of Recreation Burbank presented his memorandum dated May 23, 1974 and responded to questions by the Council. Councilman Pike suggested that the City purchase the lane lines from the Swim Team and that the Team be allowed to operate the concession stand when they sponsor a meet. Mr. Bland stated the Swim Team's concern that the pool continue to be used on.a no charge basis. There being no objections this item was deferred to allow for a more thorough discussion with the Swim Team. C 0 Page Three C/C Minutes 5/28/74 8 9. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK - SLURRY SEAL OF STREETS. City Manager Gunn presented this memo from J.H. Kaufman, District Engineer - Maintenance District 2, which recommends that the City Council accept as of May 10, 1974, the work performed in the sealing of streets with Cationic Aggregate Emulsion Slurry. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman G. Taylor to accept the foregoing recommendation and approve the work in Contract No. 6013 - Slurry Seal of Paved Streets in the City of Rosemead. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: Andersen (excused) REQUEST RE: SURPLUS BUILDINGS - COMMUNITY CENTER SITE. City Manager Gunn presented his memo dated May 24, 1974 which informs the Council that all of the residences facing Steele Street in the Community Center site are now vacated. He stated that unfortunately the homes have been vandalized already and recommended that authorization be given to dispose of the reusable houses by sealed bids, with each property to be handled separately and that authoriza- tion be given to dispose of fencing and other items of minor value as the opportunity arises. It was moved by.Councilman Pike, second by Councilwoman Trujillo to approve the foregoing recommendation. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P NOES: None ABSENT: Andersen (excused) COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Taylor, Trujillo 10. TRAFFIC COMMISSION: A. SPEEDING - ALLEY NORTH OF GARVEY AVE. (Jackson-Isabel) Traffic Engineer Envall presented this report and recommendation from the Traffic Commission for 15 MPH speed limit regulations on said alley and that the cul-de-sac on Isabel Avenue be painted red to more effectively aid turn-arounds. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilwoman Trujillo to approve the foregoing recommendation. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: Andersen (excused) B. TRAFFIC MODIFICATION - HART ST. & MARSHALL ST. Traffic Engineer Envall presented this report and recommendation from the Traffic Commission that the stop and stop-bar pavement markings on Hart Street be relocated to the south curb line of Marshall Street and that a "No U-Turn" sign and symbol be installed on the median light standard at the west line of Hart Street. 2 • Page Four C/C Minutes 5/28/74 11. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman G. Taylor to approve the foregoing recommendation. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: Hndersen (excused) C. BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM Traffic Engineer Envall presented this recommendation from the Traffic Commission that the Citv undertake a comprehensive bicycle safety program and as first phase of the city-wide program, the newsletter include a list of bicycle safety rules and a summary of the proposed program. It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilwoman Trujillo to approve the foregoing recommendation. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: Andersen (excused) COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: A. DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL. City Manager Gunn read this letter signed by W. Pudinski, Commissioner which informs the Council of the decrease in fatal traffic accidents. in 1973. B. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT. City Manager Gunn read this letter signed by George W. Heinle, General Manager Pro Tempore which requests that the Council adopt a resolution proclaiming June, 1974 as Transit Progress Month. The meeting was recessed at 8:40 p.m. to a meeting of the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency. The meeting reconvened at 9:25 p.m. Minutes were discussed at this point. See item #3... Mayor Taylor presented a written request from Mrs. Lillian Sacco, 3220 Walnut Grove, Rosemead which asks when the Planning Commission withdrew its action regarding, relocations and if this can be done other than at a public meeting. Attorney Brown stated that if withdrawn, the action will be at a public meeting; but that the subject is not being considered by the City Council at this time. 12. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. City Manager Gunn presented an invitation to the Council to attend a Peace Officers' Memorial Service at the Sheriff's Academy on.Wednesday, May 29, 1974. B. Mr. Foutz gave a short report on acitivities of the Bi-Centennial Committee informing the Council that one meeting has been held and another planned for Thursday. C. Attorney Brown informed the Council that a settlement was reached by the City Attorney's office on the Rosemead vs. Allen condemnation suit (Walnut Grove Ave./ Hellman-Garvey) and recommended approval of the settlement in the amount of $4,500.00 Page Five C/C Minutes 5/28/74 Councilman G. Taylor requested a copy of the memo presented by Mr. Brown. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Mayor P. Taylor to approve the foregoing settlement in the amount of $4,500 and to authorize a check in that amount. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Pike, P. Taylor, Trujillo NOES: None ABSENT: Andersen (excused) ABSTAIN: G. Taylor D. Councilman G. Taylor requested a copy of the contract for Rubbish service. E. Councilman Pike stated that in view of the action on bicycle safety, we consider designated bikeways in the City. City Manager Gunn stated that staff will update the study of two years ago on feasibility of bikeways. F. Councilwoman Trujillo asked the status of the property located on the north side of Craves at Highcliff where we had recent complaints of a rock crusher and asked if the owner had been contacted regarding a possible better use for the property. City Manager Gunn responded that the rock crusher is out and that the Contractor has been asked to remove the existing rock pile within three weeks. He stated that the owner has not been contacted;but that with regard to suggestions of a park, it is usually much more desirable to locate a park in the center of an aea in the City and not on the edge as is true with this property. Councilwoman Trujillo asked progress to date on a request for lights at Zapopan Park. City Manager Gunn responded that a study is currently being made for the City by Edison Company. G. Councilman Pike made reference to broken windbws at the Legion Hall and stated that he would like to see a bicycle patrol. H. Councilman G. Taylor asked the opinion of the City Attorney on a letter received from Mr. Griegorian relative to the rubbish disposal contract. Attorney Brown stated that he would like to give an opinion after further study. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilwoman Trujillo to adjourn this meeting to a budget study session on June 10, 1974 at 7:30 a.m. Unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:42 p.m.