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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 11,1974
An,adjourned Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was
held in the Council Chambers of City, 8838 East Valley Boulevard and
called to order by Mayor Taylor at 7:34 a.m.
Mayor Taylor stated that this adjourned meeting is to continue the
April 9, 1974 City Council Agenda.
COMMUNICATIONS
20. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
B. ROSEMEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (contd. from 3/26/74)
City Manager Gunn read this letter in full which commends the City
Council on a recent stand in not deviating from the used merchandise
ordinance.
21. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS (contd. from 3/26/74)
A. REPORT ON JUVENILE DIVERSION PROJECT MEETING.
City Manager Gunn reported that at present the Committee'has made
recommendations to the Governing Board as to desired qualifications
for,;,a Managing Director. Mr. Gunn has been appointed to help screen
applicants for the position.
B. RECOMMENDATION - AREA "D" CIVIL DEFENSE ORGANIZATION.
City Manager Gunn presented this recommendation dated 3/21/74
that the City Council not authorize membership.--.
NEW BUSINESS (contd. from 4/9/74)
23• RESOLUTION NO. 74-33. AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY.
Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING
THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR ROAD PURPOSES AND
ORDERING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
waive further reading and adopt Resolution 74-33•
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor
NOES: G. Taylor
ABSTAIN: Trujillo
ABSENT: None
24. RESOLUTION NO. 74-34. ORDERING A REPORT FOR ST. LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT.
Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ORDERING
A REPORT ON STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to
waive further reading and adopt Resolution 74-34.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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25. CONSIDERATION OF BICYCLE SECURITY PATROL PROPOSAL.
City Manager Gunn presented this report with covering memo dated
March 29, 1974 Re: Feasibility of Neighborhood Patrol Assistance
Program.
Councilman Pike stated that he had requested,this report be placed
on the agenda and urged the Council to study the possibility of a
bicycle security patrol in Rosemead.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to delay action
on this program and consider after further study.
27. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - USE OF GAS TAX FOR SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION.
City Manager Gunn presented the subject report with covering memo
dated April 4, 1974 which explains that application may be made
for special funds available under S.B. 821 which provides gas tax
funds to cities on a per capita basis for bikeways and pedestrian
facilities. City Council authorization is required prior to the
submittal of an application.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen that
we apply for funds available under this Senate Bill and that they be
used for installation of sidewalk on both sides of Walnut Grove Avenue
north of the San Bernardino Freeway.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor
NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
ABSENT: None
COMMUNICATIONS
29. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
A. DR. STUART MAUDE.
City Manager Gunn presented this letter from Dr. Maude stating
his resignation from the Rosemead Park and Recreation District Board.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to
accept this Letter of Resignation and forward a copy to the County
Board of Supervisors.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Discussion followed regarding the usefullness of the Park District
Board.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
take the appropriate steps to disolve the Park District in the City
of Rosemead.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: G. Taylor
ABSENT: None
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B. STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
City Manager Gunn presented this letter informing the Council of
the Federal Aid Urban System Funds detignated for use in the urban
and urbanized areas of the County - and explained that Rosemead
would derive benefit through the County.
C. RESOLUTION FROM CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS.
City Manager Gunn presented this Resolution and recommended that the
City of Rosemead take similar action.
Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-35..
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD EXPRESSING
SUPPORT FOR SENATE BILL NO. 1652.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike and
unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 74-35.
Voting Policy was discussed. Mayor Taylor indicated that he would
use the voting machine in most cases.
D. NOTICE OF CONTRACT CITIES MEETING.
City Manager Gunn presented this notice and asked anyone wishing to
attend to make reservations through Mrs, Davenport.
E. NOTICE OF NEW MAYORS & COUNCIL INSTITUTE - MAY 15-17, 1974.
This notice was presented and the Institute recommended by the Mayor
and Council Members who have attended in the past.
F. RESOLUTION FROM METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING BOARD..
City Manager Gunn presented this communication which urges each local
jurisdiction to adopt and send a similar resolution to its Congressmen,
Senators, the League of California Citeis and the Supervisors Associa-
tion of California.
Attorney Watson presented Resolution 74-36 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD* CALIFORNIA
ENDORSING CERTAIN BASIC CONCEPTS EMBODIED IN THE UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION
ASSISTANCE ACT NOW BEING CONSIDERED BY CONGRESS AND URGING CONGRESS
TO AMEND THE PROPOSED ACT TO CLARIFY INTENT AND PROVIDE FOR A FAIR AND
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
waive further reading and adopt Resolution 74-36.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
30. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. APPOINTMENT OF EDC COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR 1974/75.
(handled later in meeting)
B. COUNCILMAN PIKE:
1. Presented a letter from the City of Pasadena announcing
that they will be hosting the League of California Cities
Meeting on April 18th in their new center built with
Redevelopment funds. He urged the Council to attend.
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2. Urged the Council to adopt a policy for adjournment.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to set the hour of adjournment for the City Council Meeting at 11:00 p.m.
with an obtion to continue by a majority vote of the Cou 13 if it
looks like the meeting can be finished soon after.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C. COUNCILWOMAN TRUJILLO:
1. Announced that the Rosemead Little League has invited the
Council to attend the opening day ceremonies on April 20th.
Formal invitations to follow.
2. Suggested that an agenda packet be made available at the
library.
It was moved by Councilman G. Taylor, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to have 2 extra sets of the agenda packet printed and placed at the
local library for the benefit of the residents.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
amend the foregoing motion, deleting the word "packet" from the
motion.
Roll Call Vote as follows: (on amendment)
AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor
NOES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
ABSENT: None
Roll Call Vote as follows: (on motion as amended)
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
D. COUNCILMAN PIKE:
1. Pointed out the "chain of command" and referred to section
2107 (3) of the Municipal Code.
E. MAYOR TAYLOR:
1. Asked the Council to consider for the next meeting the
idea of appointing a Bi-Centennial Committee.
F. COUNCILMAN G. TAYLOR:
1. Reported that he had been at the Zapopan Community Center
recently and noticed a broken bar on a gym set and a badly
water stained ceiling.
G. ATTORNEY WATSON:
1. Stated that with regard to Federal Revenue Sharing monies,
action was taken last year to give the City benefit of tax
income from the Library and.Fire Protection Districts. He
asked if staff had determined whether Annexation No. 43 is
within boundaries of these districts or if it needs to be
added.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE (not on agenda)
A. Mr. Loren Rightmeier, 8724 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead addressed
the Council regarding continuation of the Council meeting until
completed, the policy of sidewalks adjacent to schools, agenda
item explanation, and the newsletter.
B. Elizabeth Mata, 8724 E. Abilene, Rosemead addressed the Council
regarding having a bi-lingual (Spanish) person at the Council
meetings, audience disturbance during the meeting, questions
during meeting, taping of meeting, a reason being expressed for
abstaining, resentment of charges of secre09r, and..policy of
reporting problems that arise
APPOINTMENT OF EDC COMMITTEES FOR 1974/75
The meeting recessed at 9:27 a.m. to an executive session. The
meeting reconvened at 9:43 a.m.
Mayor Taylor stated that he would like to appoint the following
people to EDC COMMITTEE N1:
Council Members Andersen & Pike (appointed 3/26/74)
Stuart H. Maude
William Newell
Burl Blue
Harold Henry
Linn Magoffin
Berk Kellogg
Don Bailey
Norman Tahajian
Dale Pittenger
Frank D1Noto
Paul Schymos
Barney Tindall
Dick Stirens
Elmer Curry
Helen Hasabales
Max Beach
Arthur Miller
Rosemead School Board Chairman
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike and
unanimously carried to ratify the foregoing appointments.
Mayor Taylor stated that he would like to appoint the following
people to EDC COMMITTEE N 2:
Council Members P. Taylor & Trujillo (appointed 3/26/74)
Barney Tindall
Henry Winkler
Dale Pittenger
Sam Spillers, Sr.
Harold Henry
Bill Hydinger
Grady Whiddon
Edward Markey
Richard Diaz
Evelyn Diaz
John Renteria
Horace Yount
Bill Sparks
Herbert Hunter
Phillip Berumen
Robert Laidlaw
Robert Palmini
Tony Cappuccio
Carl Abbs
Representatives of:
Bank of America
Edison
San Gabriel Valley Water
Beach's Market
Telephone Company
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen and
unanimously carried to ratify the foregoing appointments.
City Manager Gunn asked that one additional item be considered.
GASOLINE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
City Manager Gunn explained that this agreement will authorize
purchase of gasoline from the Consolidated Fire Protection District
to the City through June 30, 1974.
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It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen
to approve this agreement and authorize execution by the Mayor.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:47 a.m.
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I -tyLERK YOR OF THE ` T v O D1C-
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April 30, 1974
COUNCIL MEMO
FROM: CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: CORRECTION TO MINUTES OF APRIL 23, 1974.
Please be advised that the,attached "revised" page five
of the City Council minutes has been inserted in the official
copy to show the vote on item #11.
Also, the motion on item #4 of the Redevelopment Minutes
has been corrected to read "It was moved by Mr. G. Taylor, second
by Mr. Pike to delay consideration of this proposal to the next
regular meeting.
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NOTICE OF ADJOURNED MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Adjourned Regular Meeting of
the Rosemead City Council held April 10, 1974 was adjourned to
Thursday, April 11, 1974 at 7:30 a.m.
Dated & Posted
April 10, 1974 8:10 a.m.
Jenny"\E. Davenport
(City) Clerk
City'of Rosemead