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CITY OF ROSE`9EAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 11, 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 Taylor
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Virgil Wickman
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
Absent: Councilmen: None
Ex officio: Davenport, Gunn, Miller, Tripepi, Watson
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST
28,
1973 -
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST
31,
1973 -
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER
5,
1973 -
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor and
unanimously carried that the minutes of August 28, 1973, August 31,
1973 and September 5, 1973 be approved as written.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. S/S DOROTHY (ROCKHOLD-WALNUT GROVE). CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALK & APPROACH
City Manager Gunn stated that the proposed improvement includes
installation of curb, gutter, sidewalk, and driveway approach and
that all affected property owners have been notified of this hearing.'
Mayor Pike requested anyone wishing to speak to please stand and
be sworn in. There were none.
The hearing was declared open at 8:04 p.m. No one responded and
it closed immediately.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Hunter and
unanimously carried that this project proceed as funds are available.
5. B/S BARTLETT (GARVEY-NORTH TO FREEWAY). CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALK AND
APPROACH
City Manager Gunn stated that the proposed improvement includes
installation of curb, gutter, sidewalk, and driveway approach and
that all affected property owners have been notified of this hearing.
Mayor Pike requested anyone wishing to speak to please stand and
be sworn in.
City Clerk Davenport administered the Oath.
The hearing was declared open at 8:06 p.m.
The following persons addressed the Council regarding costs, payments,
grading, right«of-way, estimation of completion, hardship, annual
contract costs, graffiti, drainage, tree removal, and safety:
Mary Louise Crespo, 3136 Bartlett, Rosemead.
Howard Cram, 3367 N. Bartlett, Rosemead.'
Dale Denton, 3026 N. Bartlett, Rosemead.
Carole Westphal, 3244 Bartlett , Rosemead.
Mr. Dearman (for Beverly O'Leary) 3040 N. Bartlett, Rosemead.
Carol Salvino, 3050 Bartlett, Rosemead.
Jane Taft, 3415 Bartlett, Rosemead
Mr. Paul Besaire, 126 N. Chandler, Monterey Park (7423 Garvey -business)
addressed the Council regarding the Contract for the Mission Drive
Undergrounding project.
The hearing was closed at 9:15 p.m.
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Councilman Hunter suggested that the property owners involved in
the three public hearings tonight be advised of the new contract
costs when the City has executed a new annual contract.
Councilman Maude urged a decision on the contract prices or that
new specifications be written and the contract be put to bid.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Mayor Pike to proceed
with the foregoing project as soon as we have a firm contract and
funds available.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
6. EIS WILLARD (GARVEY-NORTH TO DOROTHY) SIDEWALK AND APPROACH.
City Manager Gunn stated that the proposed improvement includes
installation of sidewalk and driveway approach and that all affected
property owners have been notified of this hearing.
Mayor Pike requested anyone wishing to speak to please stand and
be sworn in.
City Clerk Davenport administered the Oath.
The hearing was declared open at 9:17 p.m.
Dorothy Lee, 3018 Willard Ave., Rosemead spoke regarding her property
being in the Redevelopment area.
The hearing was closed at 9:23 p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen that
the foregoing improvement proceed as funds are available.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The meetinq was recessed at 9:24 p.m. It reconvened at 9:31 p.m
NEW BUSINESS
7. RESOLUTION NO. 73-90. 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 $61,996.66 DEMANDS NUMBERS
15038-15127.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter to
waive further reading and adopt Resolution 73-90.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
8. RESOLUTION NO. 73-91. AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN - LOWER AZUSA ROAD
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING
THE GENERAL PLAN AND APPROVING AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT.
Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title. .
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It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Hunter
and unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt
Resolution 73-91.
9. ORDINANCE NO. GRAFFITI
Mayor Pike asked that this item be held until the next regular
meeting. There were no objections.
10. COVENANT AND AGREEMENT TO HOLD PROPERTY AS ONE PARCEL.
City ?Manager Gunn presented this form submitted by the City Attorney
which is to be used when additional dwelling units are allowed on
deep lots in the R-1 and R-2 zones to assure the property will'be
held in one ownership.
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Taylor and
unanimously carried that the foregoing form be approved for use.
11. MANAGER'S REPORT: UNIFICATION FEASIBILITY STUDY.
Mayor Pike asked that this item be held until the next regular
meeting. There were no objections.
The following persons addressed the Council regarding School District
Unification study:
Mrs. Holly Knapp, 8367 E. Whitmore, Rosemead.
Estelle Holtz, 8247 Sleeker, So. San Gabriel.
CORRESPONDENCE
12. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
A. NOTICE OF CONTRACT CITIES MEETING.
City Manager Gunn announced this meeting to be held Wednesday,
September 19, 1973 and hosted by the Sheriff's Department.
The meeting was recessed to a meeting of the Redevelopment Agency
at 9:52 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:55 p.m. with all present.
13. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. PROGRESS REPORT ON MISSION DRIVE.
Assistant City Manager Tripepi reported the following estimated
completion dates for the Undergrounding Project on Mission Drive:
Electrical Contractor (Smith Elec.) - Trenches September 14,1973
Telephone Company - Tie-Ins and Facilities Removed... September 29, 1973
Edison Co. - Overhead Facilities Removed .............October 15, 1973,
Sewer & Drain Work Contractor ........................October 15, 1973;
He also informed the Council that the Road Department Contractor,
J. W. Nicks Construction Co. anticipates beginning the project on
or about October 15, 1973 with a completion date before Spring,1974.
B. City Treasurer Foutz announced the RTD Meeting to be held at
Rosemead High School on September 13, 1973-
C. Attorney Watson referred to Government Code Section 37903 which
prescribes the manner in which public works contracts shall be
advertised. He explained that Rosemead exceeds the requirements.
D. Councilman Maude stated that he would like to hear more
specifically from the City Attorney on the statement that there
was an illegal act taken by the Council with regard to awarding
the electrical contract on Mission Drive.
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Attorney Watson stated that it was an unwarranted statement and
that notification had been made beyond the requirement of the law;
and with regard to the acceptance of the late bid when no other
bids had been submitted, rather than delay the project the Council
had acted properly and legally in every respect in waiving the
irregularity.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FR0r7 THE AUDIENCE (not on agenda)
A. Mrs. Holly Knapp, 8367 E. G7hitmore, Rosemead addressed the
Council regarding proposed sidewalks at Willard School and a
4-way stop sign at Dorothy and Willard.
There being no further business to come
was moved by Councilman Maude, second by
unanimously carried that the meeting be
Tleeting Adjourned at 10:03 p.m.
before the Council - It
Councilman Taylor and
adjourned.
CITY CLERt / 14AYOR OF THE C T OF OS MEAD