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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 25, 1973
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead
was held in the council Chambers of City Hall, 8838 East Valley
Boulevard and called to order by Mayor Pike at 8:00 p.m.
1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Maude.
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Virgil Wickman of the
Neighborhood Covenant Church.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
Absent: Councilmen: None
Ex officio: Brown, Davenport, Foutz, Miller, Tripepi
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 11, 1973 - REGULAR MEETING
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Hunter and
unanimously carried that the minutes of September 11, 1973 be
approved as printed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4. SCHOOL UNIFICATION FEASIBILITY STUDY.
Mayor Pike commented on correspondence dated 8/29/73 from the
Field Service Center at the University of California at Berkeley
indicating that the cost for a District Unification Feasibility
Study could be made at a cost not to exceed $8,000; and letters from
the Garvey and Rosemead Elementary School District Boards stating
that although they would not participate financially in the study,
they would authorize school district staff assistance on the project.
Mayor Pike stated that there is reason to believe that the cost of the
study might be reduced due to the forementioned school staff help and
that he would like to make further contacts with Kr: Salinger, Head of
the Field Service Center at the University.
There being no objections, this item was held for consideration at the
Council meeting on October 9, 1973.
NEW BUSINESS
5. RESOLUTION NO. 73-92. 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 $78,655.37 DEMANDS NUMBERS
15128-15201.
It was-moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen to
waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 73-92.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
6. RESOLUTION NO. 73-93. VACATION OF PORTION OF CHESTNUT AVENUE.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ORDERING THE
VACATION OF A PORTION OF CHESTNUT AVENUE IN TRACT NO. 6261 IN THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD.
Attorney Brown presented this Resolution by title.
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PUBLIC HEARING HELD:
Mayor Pike asked anyone wishing to address the Council to please stand
and be sworn in. There were None.
The Hearing was opened at 8:15 p.m. No one responded and it closed
immediately.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude and
unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 73-93.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 17 CONSIDERED AT THIS TIME..
17• SPECIAL REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL.
A. PHYLLIS TURY OR MR. DAN HANDY (Re: LA VICTORIA)
Mr. Daniel Handy, 9050 E. Whitmore, Rosemead addressed the'
Council as Chairman and liaison between the City and a citizens
committee called " Committee Representing Concerned Rosemead
Residents" and presented a 9 page petition, with 230 signatures,
from the Committee and an attached letter dated 9/21/73 stating
objections to and listing inconveniences and nuisances relating
to the operation of the La Victoria Foods Plant.
Mr. Handy also requested on behalf of the Committee that Zone
Variance Case No. 31 be voided as the provisions concerning the
Variance have been violated.
It was the desire of the Council that Mr. Tripepi meet with
Mr. Handy on Wednesday, September 26, 1973 and work as quickly
as possible to seek relief for the residents of the area in concern.
CONGRESSMAN DANIELSON ENTERED THE MEETING AT THIS TIME ACCOMPANIED
BY HIS WIFE.
Congressman Danielson stated that he had just stopped by to see
Local Government in action and that he would be happy to answer
any questions.
The Meeting was recessed at 8:30 p.m. It reconvened at 8:43 p.m.
7. ORDINANCE NO. 363. ADOPTING NEW UNIFORM SALES & USE TAX ORDINANCE.
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.
Attorney Brown presented this Ordinance by title.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Hunter
to waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 363.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
8. ORDINANCE NO. 364. PROHIBITING GRAFFITI.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROHIBITING GRAFFITI OR OTHER
WRITINGS ON REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY, DECLARING THE SAME TO BE A
PUBLIC NUISANCE AND APPENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
Attorney Brown presented Ordinance No. 364 in full.
It was moved by Mayor Pike, second by Councilman Andersen to
Introduce Ordinance No. 364 and set a public hearing for
October 9, 1973.
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Roll Call Vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ZAPOPAN PARK VANDALPROOF BUILDINGS.
Assistant City Manager Tripepi presented the bids and recommendation
that the low bid of Nelson & Nelson General Contractors be accepted
for installation and the low bid of Super Secur Comfort Stations
be accepted for purchase and delivery and that the Mayor be authorized
to execute the necessary contract.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor to
approved the foregoing recommendation and assign the contracts to
the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency with a loan of ;28,145.46 at 78
interest.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
10. PROPOSED DE14OLITION OF SUBSTANDARD BUILDING - 3035 1/2 SAN GABRIEL.
Assistant City Manager Tripepi presented a letter from City Engineer
Harvey T. Brandt recommending that he be authorized to proceed, under
ordinance provisions, to have the building at 3035 1/2 North San
Gabriel Boulevard demolished and upon completion of the work to
collect the actual costs thereof.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Hunter to
approve the foregoing recommendation.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
11. CONSIDERATION OF OFFER TO SELL PROPERTY - GARVEY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Assistant City Manager Tripepi presented a letter dated September
18, 1973 from Daniel R. Ellis, Superintendent of the Garvey School
District extending to the City the opportunity to purchase 7 acres
of District-Owned Property referred to as the "Newmark Site".
There being no objection, this item was taken under consideration
for future action.
12. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO DESIGNATE A CBD ZONED AREA.
Assistant City Manager Tripepi presented a memorandum from the
City Manager which explained that Ordinance No. 337,which, is an
urgency ordinance zoning certain properties CBD, expires on
January 23, 1974. He recommended that the Council request the
Planning Commission to designate an area for a CBD zone and hold
a public hearing as prescribed by the Zoning Ordinance.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen and
unanimously carried that the Planning Commission be requested to
designate a CBD Zone Area and hold a public hearing per the City
Manager's recommendation.
13. FINANCIAL REPORT ON ANNIVERSARY PICNIC.
Recreation Supervisor Burbank presented this Cost Analysis of the
14th City Anniversary Picnic and Celebration.
The report was received with comments on the success of the picnic..
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14. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONFIRMATION OF STREET ASSESSMENTS.
Assistant City Manager Tripepi presented a memorandum from the
Public Works Department requesting that October 9, 1973,be set
as the time for a public hearing confirming the following street
improvements:
ANGELUS AVENUE - (W/S - Graves Avenue to Klingerman St.)
curb, gutters, sidewalk, & driveway approach.
ANGELUS AVENUE - (W%S - Keim St. to Graves Ave.)
curb, gutter, and sidewalk.
There being no objections - So Ordered.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
15. TRAFFIC COMMISSION: .
A. WILLARD SCHOOL REPORT SUPPLEMENT
Traffic Engineer Envall presented the recommendation from the
Traffic Commission to;
1. Place a vellow crosswalk across Dorothy Avenue at the west
line of f4alnut Grove Avenue.
2: Add additional boulevard stop signs with stop bar and
pavement markings on ii6ckhold Avenue at the northland south
approaches to Dorothy, Avenue, (removing "Watch ThrU Traffic"
sign's on Dorothy Avenue) and
3. Repaint the present white crosswalks on 11alntit Gfdve Avenue
at Garvey Avenue and Hellman Avenue to, yellow crbsswalks.
Also, repaint the white crosswalk to a yellow crosswalk
across Willard Avenue at the north line of Garvey Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Maude and
unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be approved.
B. TURNING PROBLE74 - 9118 GARVEY AVENUE.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented this report with a recommendation
from the Traffic Commission that the left-turn pocket be modified'
to provide access to the premises at 9118 Garvey Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor and
unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be approved.
C. CITY-WIDE SPEED REGULATIONS STUDY.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented recommendations from the
Traffic Commission on new City-Slide speed regulations making
reference to the Sheriff Department's memorandum dated June 12,1973
informing us that by the addition of Section 40802 of the
California Vehicle Code defining "Speed Trap" a city-wide study
should be made to determine the proper numerical values for a
speed zone.
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Andersen and
unanimously carried to approve the recommendations of the Traffic
Commission, as presented by the memo to the Traffic Commission
Chairman dated August 16, 1973 & September 20, 1973 with a modification
on Rosemead Boulevard between the Southern Pacific Railroad Overpass
and the south City limits to 40 Miles Per Hour.
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COMMUNICATIONS
16. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
A. ROSEPMEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Assistant City Manager Tripepi read this communication thanking
the Council for their continuing support'and extending appreciation
for the'`close.workinq relationship between the two organizations.
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B. BERNARD PERLIN - PERLIN.BOGGZo ENGINEERING CORPORATION.
Assistant City,Malager Tripepi presented this communication
expressing appreciation for the coopera£ion'and efficiency of
City staff members in the coordination for the P-D Development
at San`Gabriel'Boulevard and the Pomona Freeway+
C. LOREN ARMSTRONG FAMILY.
Assistant City Manager Tripepi presented this communication
expressing appreciation for the new Rosemead recreation area
for-the riding of motorcycles.
17. SPECIAL REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL.
A. PHYLLIS TURY OR MR. DAN HANDY (Re: La Victoria)
This item was presented between agenda item 6 and 7 on page two.
The Meeting recessed at 9:33 p.m. to a meeting of the Rosemead
Redevelopment Agency. It reconvened at 9:34 p.m
18. MATTERS FRO14 CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Councilman Maude stated:
1. That he received a complaint from Mr.!Carl Steelman,
9127 E. Guess St. regarding dogs running loose on the
streets and attacking children. He asked that the County
Pound be informed of the nuisance. ' '
2. That he had the pleasure recently of riding Rapid Transit
in Mexico City - which is a train and track system with
rubber tires for quietness - and that for a few cents they
can ride anyplace on the line.
He expressed concern that although we live in the most
affluent County in the most affluent Country, we don't
enjoy a system as good as Mexico City's.
He stated that he would be in favor of our Councilmen who
have not had the opportunity to visit this system to see
what we are missing even though we are being taxed for a
busway which does not provide adequate transit within our
City. .
B. Councilman Hunter stated:
1. That he wbuld.like to thank Mr. Stirens, the Chamber President
for his letter and expressed thanks for a tremendous job
this year by Mr: Stirens and the Manager, Mr. Meisner.
2. That with regard to the letter commending the staff, he
would like to be assured that this will be continued with
all projects.
3. That extending on the letter from the Loren Armstrong family
regarding the mini-bike park, he has received many favorable
comments on the park and has been visited by several youngsters
thanking the City for the park.
Discussion followed regarding the mini-bike park.
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Recreation Supervisor Burbank and.Assistant City Manager Tripepi
informed the Council of studies that have been made with a d~
meter and that no noise violations are evident at this time.
C. ?Mayor Pike stated:
1. That prices have been discussed with the Contractor for our
Annual Street Improvement work and that the item will be
placed on the next agenda.
2. That the Sister City visit to Zapopan, Jalisco was very
cordial and well received.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE: (not on agenda)
A. Mr. Nelson Osorio, 2745 Del liar Avenue, Rosemead, addressed
the Council regarding the proposed widening.of Del Mar Avenue
and expressed concern over a letter he received from the City
requesting right-of-way.
Mr. Nelson left copies of the correspondence and the Mayor
requested Assistant City Manager Tripepi to research the
problem and contact Air. Nelson.
B. Tor. Louis Tury, Jr., 3222 Heglis, Rosemead, addressed the
Council regarding the noise from the mini-bike park.
Councilman Hunter assured Mir. Tury that the staff is on top
of the situation and every effort is being made to resolve
any problems that arise.
Recreation Supervisor Burbank stated that he will present a
quarterly report on the mini-bike park through the end of
October.
There being no further business to.come before the Council - It was
moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Andersen and
unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Meeting Adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
'MAYOR OF THE CI F ROSEMEAD