CC - 10-09-73CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 9, 1973
A regular.meeting of the Rosemead City Council of the City of
Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 8838
E. Valley Boulevard and called to order by Mayor Pike at 8:00 p.m.
1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Hunter.
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend John Clarkson of the
Rosemead Foursquare Church.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
Absent: Councilmen: None
Ex officio: Davenport, Foutz, Miller, Tripepi, Watson
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 25, 1973 - REGULAR MEETING
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Taylor and
unanimously carried that the minutes of September 25, 1973 be
approved as printed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: Confirmation of Assessments
4. RESOLUTION NO. 73-94. II/S ANGELUS AVE. (GRAVES-KLINGEP1.IAN)
Assistant City Manager Tripepi stated that the total of this
project to be assessed is $1,278.74 and that notices were mailed
and posted pursuant to law.
Mayor Pike asked anyone wishing to address the Council to please
stand and be sworn in. There were none.
The Public Hearing was declared open at 8:05 p.m. No one responded
and it closed immediately.
Attorney Watson presented this Resolution 73-94 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS
THEREIN (ANGELUS AVENUE, WEST SIDE, GRAVES TO KLINGERNAN).
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Hunter
and unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt
Resolution No. 73-94.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 73-95. I11S ANGELUS AVE. (KEIM-GRAVES)
Assistant City Manager Tripepi stated that the total of this
project to be assessed is $789.88 and that notices were mailed
and posted pursuant to law.,
Mayor Pike asked anyone wishing to address the Council to please
stand and be sworn in. There were none.
The Public Hearing was.declared open at 8:07 p.m. No one responded
and it closed immediately.
Attorney Watson presented this Resolution 73-95 by title.
A RESOLUTION, OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS
THEREIN (ANGELUS AVENUE, WEST SIDE, DEIM TO GRAVES).
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen
to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 73-95.
Unanimously carried.
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6. ORDINANCE NO. 363. UNIFORM SALES & USE TAX ORDINANCE.
Attorney Watson presented Ordinance No. 363 by title.
AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A SALES AND USE TAX TO BE ADMINISTERED BY
THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATIONS AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen
to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 363.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
7. ORDINANCE NO. 364. PROHIBITING GRAFFITI.
Attorney Watson presented Ordinance No. 364 by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROHIBITING GRAFFITI OR OTHER
WRITINGS ON REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY, DECLARING THE SA14E TO BE A
PUBLIC NUISANCE AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE,
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Mayor Pike to waive
further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 364.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
ITOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
8. RESOLUTION NO. 73-96. ORDERING VACATION OF A PORTION OF ALLEY.
Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ORDERING
THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF AN ALLEY IN TRACT NO. 2277 IN THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Hunter and
unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 73-9i
9. CONSIDERATION OF OFFER TO SELL PROPERTY - GARVEY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
There being no objections this item was deferred to the next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
10. RESOLUTION NO. 73-97. 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 $65,341.06 DE14ANDS NUMBERS
15202-15273.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter to
waive further reading and adopt Resolution 73-97.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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Councilman Maude suggested that consideration of private contract
for Road Department services be placed on a future agenda.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 73-98. AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH STATE BOARD OF
EQUALIZATION.
Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROVIDING
FOR ALL FUNCTIONS INCIDENT TO THE ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION OF
LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT
WITH THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION WITH RESPECT THERETO.
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Maude and
unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 73-98
12. CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL CONTRACT, CONCRETE & ASPHALT.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude and
unanimously carried that the subject annual contract be put to
formal bid.
13. CONSIDERATION OF ADJUSTMENT TO SWEEPING CONTRACT.
Assistant City Manager Tripepi presented this request for an
adjustment and the City Manager's recommendation to add 58 to the
low bid prices of August 18, 1969 - arriving at a new annual
contract price of $40,723.20.
It was moved by Mayor Pike, second by Councilman Taylor to approve
the City Manager's recommendation and adjust the street sweeping
contract accordingly.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
14. AMENDMENT TO LIBRARY GROUNDS MTCE. CONTRACT WITH COUNTY OF L.A.
Assistant City Manager Tripepi presented this amendment to the
Grounds Maintenance Agreement No. 14412-5 stating that it provides
an additional $200 compensation to the City for added maintenance
of sprinkler control system.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Hunter and
unanimously carried to approve the foregoing agreement and authorize
the Mayor to execute the contract.
15. REQUEST FROM AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION TO OPERATE THE
ROSEMEAD PARK CONCESSION STAND.
Assistant City Manager Tripepi presented this request by the
American Youth Soccer Organization to operate the Rosemead Park
Concession Stand from October 13, 1973 to February 28, 1974 - and
the recommendation of the Supervisor of Recreation to approve the
request.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Hunter and
unanimously carried that the foregoing request be approved.
16. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED DEMOLITION - 2659 FALLING LEAF AVE.
Assistant City Manager Tripepi presented the recommendation of the
City Engineer, Mr. Harvey T. Brandt, that he be authorized to
proceed, under ordinance provisions: to have buildings which have
been found to be substandard. demolished and upon completion of
the work, to collect the actual costs therefor.
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It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Andersen
and unanimously carried to approve the foregoing recommendation.
17. CONSIDERATION OF LEAGUE CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE - ASST. CITY ATTORNEY
Assistant City Manager Tripepi'presented this request and recommenda-
tion from the City Manager that the City contribute $100 toward the.
expenses of Assistant City Attorney Clark Brown for attending the
League Conference in San Francisco, October 21-29, 1973.
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Mayor Pike to approve
the foregoing recommendation.
Roll Call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
18. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS:
A. MINOR LAND DIVISION - S/S LOFTUS (TEMPLE CITY BLVD.-BROOKLINE)
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude to
find a negative declaration and approve the subject Environmental
Impact Report.
Unanimously carried.
19. APPOINTMENT OF TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER.
The meeting was recessed to a personnel session at 8:38 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 8:55 p.m.
Mayor Pike stated that he would like to appoint Elizabeth Mata
for a two-year term on the Rosemead Traffic Commission.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor and
unanimously carried that the foregoing appointment be ratified.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
20. PLANNING COMMISSION:
A. REQUEST BY MOBIL' OIL CORPORATION TO SELL IMPULSE FOOD ITEMS.
Planning Director Miller presented this request, and recommendation
of the Planning Commission that the sale of a limited
number of packaged food items at the self-serve station proposed
by mobil in the P-D development at San Gabriel Boulevard and
Walnut Grove Avenue be considered an amendment to the P-D
Development Plan which has been approved.
Mr..A.C. Stier, 1712 Maple Hill Rd., Diamond Bar, represented 7
the Mobil Oil Corporation and replied to inquiries by the Council.
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Maude and
unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Planning Commission
be approved.
B. REQUEST BY DEVELOPER FOR DELETION OF CONDITION IN APPROVED PLAN.
Planning Director Miller advised the Council of a request by
Mr. Perry Edson, Developer of the P-D Development fronting on
Rosemead Boulevard, Marshall Street, and Glendon Way to delete
condition #5 of approval which requires an agreement between
property owners relative to overlapping parking.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen and
unanimously carried to delete condition #5 of the approved plan.
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COMMUNICATIONS
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
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A. CITY CLERK - RE: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CIRCULATE AN
INITIATIVE PETITION.
Assistant City Manager Tripepi stated that this notice was
received on October 3, 1973 and recommended that it be referred
to the City Attorney.
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CIRCULATE AN INITIATIVE PETITION FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ENACTING AN ORDINANCE WHICH WOULD REQUIRE PRIOR APPROVAL:
BY THE ELECTORATE, AT A GENERAL OR SPECIAL ELECTION, OF CERTAIN
ACTIONS RELATING TO REDEVELOPMENT WHICH MAY IN THE FUTURE BE TAKEN
BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen and
unanimously carried that the foregoing notice be referred to the
City Attorney.
B. NOTICE OF CONTRACT CITIES MEETING.
Assistant city manager Tripepi presented this notice of the
Contract Cities Meeting to be held in Palmdale on Wednesday,
October 17, 1973.
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23.
SPECIAL REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: MR. JUAN JIMENEZ
RE: WAIVER OF FEE FOR GARVEY PARK CLUBHOUSE.
Mr. Juan Jimenez, 7919 Dorothy Avenue, Rosemead, presented this
request for a waiver of the $30.00 deposit required for the use of
the Garvey Park Clubhouse.
Mr. Jimenez presented a letter which mayor Pike read in full
headed "Chicano Community movement" and signed by Henry Lopez.
There was no action to waive the required fee and fir. Jimenez
was advised that this is a refundable deposit as imposed on all
other organizations using the facility.
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Councilman Maude made reference to the fact that the Economic
Development Committee meetings are to be held the third
Thursday of the month at 7:30 -p m.a-•m-
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter and
unanimously carried to approve this meeting date.
B. Councilman Maude made reference to the communications received
from the City of Monrovia endorsing and supporting the Revenue
Control and Tax Reduction Initiative - Proposition 1.
Mayor Pike presented a resolution adopted by the City of Monrovia.
It was the consensus of the Council that a similar resolution
`should be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 73-99.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA,
ENDORSING THE REVENUE CONTROL AND TAX REDUCTION INITIATIVE
PROPOSITION 1.
Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude and
unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 73-9;
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The meeting was recessed to a meeting of the Rosemead Redevelopment
Agency at 9:40 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:43 p.m. with all
present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - (not on agenda)
A. Mr. George Cohdurachi, 2726 No. Gladys Ave., Rosemead addressed
the Council regarding the exclusive held by W. Ross Campbell
Co. for a development in Project Area No. 1. He also expressed
his own efforts to sell his property.
B. Mr. Gary Taylor, 9541 E. Marshall, Rosemead addressed the
Council regarding the Economic Development Committee and
availability of past minutes.
C. Mrs. Holly Knapp, 8367 E. Whitmore, Rosemead addressed the
Council regarding the proposed school unification feasibility
study, traffic control near Willard School, and robberies on
Whitmore. She requested additional Sheiiff surveillance.
Attorney Watson advised the Council that due to the League of
California Cities meeting, there will not be a quorum at the regular
meeting of October 23, 1973.
It was the consensus of the Council that the Mayor direct the City
Clerk's office to adjourn the regular meeting of October 23, 1973 to
Tuesday, October 30, 1973 at 8:00 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the Council: It was
moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Andersen and
unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting Adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
MAYOR OF THE CITY (OF ROSEMEAD