CC - 03-12-74CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 12, 1974
A regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was held in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 8838 East Valley Bouelvard and
called to order by Mayor Pike at 8:00 p.m.
1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Andersen.
The Invocation was delivered by Hubert Foutz.
2. ROLL CALL:.
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
Absent: Councilmen: None
Ex officio: Davenport, Gunn, Foutz, Miller, Tripepi, Watson
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 26, 1974
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Maude and
unanimously carried that the minutes of February 26, 1974 be approved
as printed.
4. REPORT OF CANVASS OF ELECTION.
City Clerk Davenport stated that per authorization by Resolution 74-12,
she had canvassed the March 5th election and found the returns to be
correct as originally reported.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 74-16. DECLARING RESULTS OF ELECTION.
Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD* CALIFORNIA
RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ON THE 5TH DAY OF MARCH, 1974, DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF
AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude to waive
further reading and adopt Resolution 74-16.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
CITY CLERK'S STATEMENT OF ELECTION RESULTS:
That in accordance with the provisions of Sections 22932 and 22933
of the Elections Code of the State of California, the results of
said election are hereby declared to be as follows:
a. The whole number of votes (ballots) cast in the City
of Rosemead at said election was 4,919.
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b. The names of the persons voted for at said election were:
Herbert R. Hunter
Stuart H. Maude
Gloria M. Acosta
Rudalfo (Rudy) Aguilar
Walter F. Lowrey
Gary A. Taylor
Daniel Michel Tirre
Roberta V. Trujillo
c. That no measure was voted upon at said election.
d. That the office for which each person was voted for
is as follows:
Herbert R. Hunter for Member of the City Council,
to hold office for the full term of 4 years.
Stuart H. Maude for Member of the City Council,
to hold office for the full term of 4 years.
Gloria M. Acosta for Member of the City Council,
to hold office for the full term of 4 years.
Rudalfo (Rudy) Aguilar for Member of the City Council
to hold office for the full term of 4 years.
Walter F. Lowrey for Member of the City Council
to hold office for the full term of 4 years.
Gary A. Taylor for Member of the City Council
to hold office for the full term of 4 years.
Daniel Michel Tirre for Member of the City Council
to hold,offiee for the full term of 4 years.
Roberta V. Trujillo for Member of the City Council
to hold office for the full term of 4 years.
e. That the number of votes given at each precinct to
each person is as follows:
Herbert R. Hunter for Member of the City Council
for the full term of 4 years:
PRECINCT VOTE
1
126
2
76
3
40
4
60
7
6
5
6
7
62
8
82
9
29
10
53
11
56
12
59
13
74
14
54
15
23
16
30
17
50
18
31
19
46
20
58
21
44
22
67
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23
93
24
38
25
28
26
43
27
28
28
33
29
28
30
43
31
36
32
78
33
53
34
35
35
67
36
24
186-9_
Stuart H. Maude for Member of the City Council
for the full term of 4 years:
PRECINCT
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
VOTE
123
74
33
66
64
61
61
78
37
40
56
58
87
65
20
25
49
23
30
36
30
56
89
41
17
36
22
33
24
43
30
47
37
38
54
1
17632-
Gloria M. Acosta for Member of the City Council
for the full term of 4 years:
PRECINCT VOTE
1
13
2
5
4
7
9
5
9
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6
6
7
6
8
1
9
3
10
5
11
7
12
4
13
6
14
8
15
12
16
6
17
22
18
12
19
6
20
9
21
6
22
13
23
6
24
5
25
9
26
0
27
17
28
5
29
8
30
16
31
8
32
7
33
13
34
8
35
7
36
4
2
Rudalfo Aguilar for Member of the City Council
for the full term of 4 years:
PRECINCT VOTE
1
2
2
3
3
2
4
2
5
7
6
1
7
2
8
2
9
2
10
2
11
1
12
1
13
0
14
3
15
6
16
7
17
6
18
5
19
4
20
8
21
7
22
5
23
4
24
3
25
1
26
1
27
8
28
7
29
6
30
10
31
18
32
28
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17
34
2
35
36
1
187
Walter F. Lowrey for Member of the City Council
for the full term of 4 years:
PRECINCT VOTE
1
20
2
38
4
48
7
6
9
2
7
8
21
22
9
29
10
19
11
54
12
39
13
14
31
43
15
6
16
13
17
6
18
55
19
8
20
6
21
8
22
26
23
24
13
20
25
26
10
14
27
8
28
5
29
9
30
7
31
5
32
8
33
34
10
27
35
13
36
0
Gary A. Taylor for Member of the City Council
for the full term of 4 years:
PRECINCT VOTE
1
47
2
80
65
4
85
5
83
6
107
7
71
8
72
9
86
10
90
11
84
12
84
13
101
14
134
15
21
16
46
17
34
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18
26
19
73
20
64
21
48
22
50
23
49
24
89
25
71
26
38
27
47
28
41
29
71
30
55
31
51
32
50
33
75
34
80
35
69
36
38
2375
Daniel Michel Tirre for Member of the City Council
for the full term of 4 years:
PRECINCT VOTE
1
3
2
3
3
0
4
5
5
2
6
3
7
2
8
3
9
5
10
1
11
4
12
2
13
1
14
2
15
5
16
5
17
4
18
3
19
1
20
6
21
42
22
30
23
29
24
4
25
26
2
27
4
28
.5
29
5
30
2
31
10
32
14
33
45
34
5
35
3
36
1
26-6-
Roberta V. Trujillo for Member of the City Council
for the full term of 4 years:
PRECINCT VOTE
1 40
2 66
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4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
0
0
45
64
71
78
64
69
63
68
53
75
82
97
21
41
47
39
62
74
45
39
38
72
66
23
49
40
86
65
58
70
72
58
58
39
2097
The number of votes case by absentee voters for each of said
persons was:
Herbert R. Hunter
16
Stuart H. Maude
18
Gloria M. Acosta
3
Rudalfo Aguilar
1
Walter F. Lowrey
5
Gary A. Taylor
16
Daniel Michel Tirre
1
Roberta V. Trujillo
15
75
f. The number of votes given in the City of Rosemead
to each person thus voted for is as follows:
Herbert
R. Hunter
1885
Stuart
H. Maude
1720
Gloria
M. Acosta
291
Rudalfo
Aguilar
188
Walter
F. Lowrey
697
Gary A.
Taylor
2391
Daniel
Michel Tirre
267
Roberta
V. Trujillo
2112
Successful candidate's campaign statements are on file.
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Parting Councilmen Maude and Hunter thanked their supporters and
congratulated the newly elected Council Members.
6. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS.
Newly Elected Council Members - Gary.A. Taylor and Roberta V.
Trujillo - were administered the Oath of Office by City Clerk
Davenport.
7. DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION.
Certificates of Election were presented by the City Clerk to the
newly elected Council Members.
Mayor Pike made parting remarks as outgoing Mayor.
8. ELECTION OF MAYOR
Mayor Pike relinquished the gavel to City Manager Gunn.
Mr. Gunn declared nominations open for office of Mayor.
Councilman G. Taylor nominated Councilman Andersen. Councilman
Andersen declined this nomination.
Councilman Andersen nominated Councilman Paul Taylor.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen
and carried that nominations be closed and the Clerk be instructed
to cast a unanimous ballot for Paul S. Taylor for Mayor.
Councilman Paul Taylor abstained..
9. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM.
Mr. Gunn relinquished the gavel to Mayor Paul Taylor.
Mayor Taylor declared nominations open for the office of Mayor pro tem.
Councilman Pike nominated Councilman Arnold Andersen.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman G. Taylor
and carried that nominations be closed and the Clerk instructed to
cast a unanimous ballot for Arnold Andersen for Mayor pro tem.
Councilman Andersen abstained.
Newly elected Council Members Trujillo and Taylor thanked all in
attendance who supported them in this election.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10. ORDINANCE NO. 373• AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE RE: TRADE-IN LICENSES.
Attorney Watson presented Ordinance 373 by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REPEALING THE BUSINESS LICENSE
REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS FOR TRADE-IN DEALERS AND
AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen
to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 373•
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Council Members: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSTAIN: Council Members: G. Taylor
ABSENT: Council Members: None
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NEW BUSINESS
11. RESOLUTION NO. 74-17. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
City Treasurer Foutz presented this Resolution by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $126,389.41 DEMANDS
NUMBERS 15937-16202.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to
waive further reading and adopt Resolution 74-17.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Council Members: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor,
Trujillo
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
12. RESOLUTION NO. 74-18. SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR CALIFORNIA
WATER CO. FRANCHISE.
Attorney Watson presented Resolution 74-18 by title.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY
A FRANCHISE TO USE OR TO LAY AND USE PIPES, DITCHES, FLUMES, CONDUITS
AND APPURTENANCES FOR TRANSMITTING AND DISTRIBUTING WATER FOR ANY
AND ALL PURPOSES IN, ALONG, ACROSS, UPON AND UNDER THE PUBLIC STREETS,
WAYS, ALLEYS AND PLACES WITHIN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
waive further reading and adopt Resolution 74-18; setting the public
hearing for April 9, 1974.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Council Members; Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT:Council Members: None
13. RESOLUTION NO. 74-19. ORDERING A REPORT ON STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS.
(Original Agenda item entitled: AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD ST. LIGHTING
DISTRICT).
Attorney Watson explained that several steps need to be taken before
finally amending the St. Lighting District (Res. 74-19 being the first).
Attorney Watson presented Resolution 74-19 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 Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
waive further reading and adopt Resolution 74-19..
Roll Call Vote as follows:
.AYES: Council Members: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT:Council Members: None
ABSTAIN: Council Members: G. Taylor
14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 74-20. INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS AND
DIRECTING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR HIGHCLIFF
SEWER DISTRICT.
City Manager Gunn explained that the property owners on Highcliff
had petitioned this project.
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Attorney Watson presented Resolution 74-20 by title.
A RESOLUTION INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS AND DIRECTING PREPARATION OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - ROSEMEAD IMPROVEMENT NO. 2 - HIGHCLIFF ST.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
waive further reading and adopt Resolution 74-20.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Trujillo
ABSENT: None
15. CONSIDERATION OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES.
City Manager Gunn presented the Agreement and recommended approval.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike to
approve this Grounds Maintenance Agreement and authoPize the Mayor
to execute.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G. Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
16. APPROVAL OF GENERAL OUTLINE FOR COMMUNITY CENTER.
City Manager Gunn presented this Community Center Concept with a
recommendation to consider the matter with an early adoption of
a concept.
Councilman Pike suggested that the item be delayed until the new
Council Members have a chance to tour other facilities.
Mayor Taylor stated that if there were no objections, the item will
be delayed and requested Recreation Supervisor Burbank to arrange
visits for Council Members. No Objections...
17. REQUEST OF CITY MANAGER RE: ARCHITECT FOR COMMUNITY CENTER..
After discussion, Mayor Taylor stated that if there were no objections,
this item also would be delayed. No Objections...
18. LA VICTORIA VARIANCE REPORT.
City Manager Gunn presented his letter dated 3/6/74 to the Council
with the court finding attached which explains that the Court denied
La Victoria's petition for a peremptory writ of mandate on the
condition that frangible links are installed in the barrier across
the entrance way to the parking lot and in the solid fence on the
LaVictoria property. Todd Sloan, counsel for LaVictoria was advised
on 2/25/74 that La Victoria could have 30 days to install the barrier
and solid fence required by Planning Commission Resolution 73-14
(ZVC No. 31R).
Letter and Report received for filing.
19. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST OF TRAFFIC ENGINEER FOR ATTENDANCE AT
ANNUAL TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC WORKS CONFERENCE.
City Manager Gunn presented this request for $50.00 to held defray
costs of the subject conference.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
approve the foregoing; request.
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Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
20. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS: MARCH 26, 1974
City Manager Gunn explained that the property involved (8857 Mission)
involves improvements where the City did not receive dedication and
requested that the Council set the meeting of Mar6h 26, 1974 as
the time and place for confirmation of assessments.
No Objections...
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
21. PLANNING COMMISSION:
A. CONSIDERATION OF INTRODUCTION OF NEWSRACK ORDINANCE.
Planning Director Miller presented his memo explaining that the
Planning Commission reviewed and approved`the,lprpposed.ordinance
and recommends that the City Council approve and adopt the ordinance
as proposed.
Mr. Charles Lucchesi of the Star News addressed the Council urging
that the Council adopt an ordinance that the"Newspapers can live with"
The Mayor asked that Mr. Lucchesi be mailed a copy of the ordinance
before second reading by the Council.
Attorney Watson presented ORDINANCE NO. 374 by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 8 TO ARTICLE VI RELATING TO NEWS RACKS.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 374.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, G
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
22. TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
A. AMENDMENT OF TRAFFIC ORDINANCE.
Traffic Engineer presented County Ordinance No. 6544, Section 3205.6
relating to parking of trailers or semitrailers and the recommendation
of the Traffic Commission that the City adopt same.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor to
instruct the preparation of the necessary Ordinance.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen,-Pike., G.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Taylor, P. Taylor, Trujillo
COMMUNICATIONS
23. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
A. HARVEY MC KIM - FAITH LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL AUXILARIES, INC.
City Manager Gunn presented this letter of request for a change of
the City Ordinance to permit the operation of a Thrift Shop at
8230 Garvey Avenue.
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Mr. McKim addressed the Council explaining that the organization is
non-profit and urged consideration of their request.
Councilman G. Taylor advised the Council that he had been contacted
bythe man who holds the lease and was informed that if vacated by
the Lutheran High Thrift Shop, all improvements would be removed
from the building.
After further discussion on Ordinance restrictions;
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman ft#e and
unanimously carried to deny this request.
B. LETTER FROM LEWIS C. WOODLAND, PRINCIPAL OF EMMA SHUEY SCHOOL.
City Manager Gunn presented this letter which expresses concern for
the safety of the students walkingto and from Shuey School on Wells
Street, and requesting sidewalks be installed.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
investigate this problem and have it placed on the next agenda.
Unanimously Carried...
The Meeting was Recessed at 9:20 p.m. to a meeting of the Redevelopment
Agency. The meeting reconvened at 9:35 P.m.
C. LETTER FROM CONTRACT CITIES ASSN. - 1974-75 BUDGET & REVISED
1973-74 BUDGET.
City Manager Gunn presented this letter explaining that it is hoped
that the 1974-75 budget can be voted upon at the meeting of March 20th;
and requesting that the Council consider the revised 1973-74 budget.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
approve the revised 1973-74 Contract Cities Association budget and
that the representative carry the message to the meeting.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: G. Taylor
ABSENT: None
24. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Councilman Pike presented the following:
(1) A Confidential Memo from the immediate past President of the
Contract Cities Assn. urging recognition for the efforts of
the outgoing Association Presidents.
No Action
(2) Called the Council's attention to Assembly Bill 2471
which would permit a physically disabled person to give
written notice to the owner of any private or public facility
that such facility contains unauthorized deviations from
building requirements - and if notcorrected within 90 days
the disabled person may seek an injunction against further
construction and operation.
(3) Councilman Pike asked City Manager Gunn to present a letter
from Fernando A. Rubio, Council from the City of Azusa and
Chairman, Area "D" Civil Defense & Disaster Board which
announces a meeting on Thursday, March 21 and asks for a
representative from Rosemead.
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(4) Councilman Pike asked City Manager Gunn to present a letter
from Anne Rudin, Chairman - Summer School Committee - City
of Sacramento which advises of the "Junior Statesmen Summer
School" which will hold its 34th Annual Session in Sacramento
during the month of July.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilwoman Trujillo
to have copies of this letter mailed to Mark Keppel and Rosemead
High Schools. Unanimously Carried...
(5) A request that March 31 - April 6 be proclaimed
"National Action Week for Homeless Children".
Mayor Taylor stated that he would make this proclamation. No Objection.
(6) Councilman Pike presented a letter from the Air Pollution
Control District - County of Los Angeles - regarding
Pending Air Pollution Control District Emergency Regulations.
B. Councilman Andersen reminded us of a Resolution for the
Sanitation District alternate representative.
This will be placed on the next agenda.
C. City Manager Gunn advised the Council of a meeting of the
West San Gabriel Valley Juvenile Diversion Project to be held
Wednesday, March 13th at T & J Restaurant for which the Council
will need a new representative.
Councilwoman Trujillo stated that she could not attend this
meeting; but would like to be involved in the future.
D. Councilwoman Trujillo thanked her fellow Council Members for
making her feel comfortable at this, her first, meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE,, (not on agenda)
A. Mr. Doug Stone, 3620 Dubonnet, Rosemead welcomed the new
Council Members.
B. Holly Knapp, 8367 Whitmore, Rosemead urged reconsideration of
the Council's action with regard to the Thrift Shop at
8230 Garvey Avenue.
C. Lillian Sacco, 3220 Walnut Grove, Rosemead, also asked that
the Council reconsider their action on the requested Thrift Shop.
It was moved by Councilwoman Trujillo, second by Councilman G. Taylor
to reconsider the action taken regarding a change of. Ordinance to
permit the operation of a Thrift Shop at 8230 Garvey Avenue.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: G. Taylor, Trujillo
NOES: Andersen, Pike, P. Taylor
ABSENT: None
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.,
Meeting Adjourned at 10:07 p.m.
CIT CLERK n
-F THE G OF ROSEMEAD
,MAYOR