CC - 08-28-73CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 28, 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: Davenport, Gunn, Miller, Tripepi, Watson
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 14, 1973 - REGULAR MEETING
Councilman Taylor indicated that he had abstained from voting
on approval of the minutes of August 7, 1973.
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Maude and
unanimously carried that the minutes of August 14, 1973 be approved
as corrected.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4. ORDINANCE NO. 360. DEFINING HOSPITAL, SANITARIUM, AND MEDICAL
CLINIC AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. (Second Reading)
Attorney Watson presented this Ordinance by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DEFINING HOSPITAL, SANITARIUM,
AND MEDICAL CLINIC AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor that
further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 360 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
5. CONSIDERATION OF OFFICIAL SISTER CITY VISIT.
Mayor Pike announced a correction to the previously reported date
of the Sister City Visit. It is scheduled September 13-18 (return
home on the 18th). Suggestions for an official gift were requested.
6. CONSIDERATION OF SISTER CITY BAZAAR.
Mayor Pike presented this request from the sister City Committee for
use of the parking lot between City Hall and the Library and for use
of City owned tables for a Hobby Bazaar. He stated that if there is
some objection to use of the parking lot, use of the tables would be
appreciated.
It was moved by Mayor Pike, second by Councilman Andersen that use
of tables for the Sister City Bazaar be authorized up to 18.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: Maude
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Due to relevance of subject matter, comments by Councilman Maude
made during Matters From City Officials are inserted at this point.
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7.
Councilman Maude requested that the following comments be made
a part of the record: "I heartily support the Sister City Program
and the concept. I am not in favor of City equipment being passed
out of City facilities and out of the City's hands with no City
control."
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 73-83. 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 $118,990.40, DEMANDS
NUMBERS 14984-15037.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter
that further reading be waived and Resolution 73-83 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter,Maude,Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 73-84. INTENT TO VACATE CHESTNUT AVENUE AND SETTING
OF PUBLIC HEARING.
City Manager Guinn explained that this vacation had been requested
by the adjacent property owners and that a quitclaim deed for a
parcel previously in question had been processed.
Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF CHESTNUT AVENUE
IN TRACT NO. 6261 IN THE CITY OF ROSEMIEAD.
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Taylor
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived and
Resolution 73-84 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. AUTHORIZING USE OF BANKAMERICARD.
Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING THE USE OF A
BANKAMERICARD BY THE I4AYOR AND CITY MANAGER.
After discussion, Council decided to take No Action on this
Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 73-85. SETTING TAX RATE FOR MAINTENANCE DIST. NO-1.
City Manager Gunn presented this Resolution.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD LEVYING
A SPECIAL ASS2SSMENT TAX WITHIN THE ROSEMEAD CITY MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NUMBER ONE.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude
that further reading be waived and Resolution 73-85 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen,Hunter,Maude pike,Taylor
NOES: Councilman: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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11. RESOLUTION NO. 73-86.
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SETTING TAX RATE FOR LIGHTING DISTRICT.
City Manager Gunn presented this Resolution.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD LEVYING
A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TAX WITHIN THE ROSEMEAD CITY LIGHTING DISTRICT.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Hunter
that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 73-86 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
12. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION TO BE TAKEN ON AB 1588 (FIRE & LIBRARY DISTS.)
City Manager Gunn referred to Assembly Bill 1588 which has been
signed by the Governor. This bill allows cities to transfer the fire
and library district tax rates to a city levy for the purpose of
getting "tax effort" credit for Federal Revenue Sharing monies.
He indicated that these rates should be set by September 1, 1973.
Per Council request, Mr. Gunn explained that this would not be an
increase or new tax to property owners, but just a change in the
agency levying the tax.
Attorney Watson explained that Rosemead is involved in a technicality
(small area-Annex. #40) with regard to the requirement that the
entire city be within the fire protection district. He recommended
several alternatives for action.
It was the consensus of the Council that this meeting be adjourned
to Friday, August 31, 1973 for further consideration of these tax
levies and the possibility of initiating proceedings with LAFCO
to annex the small area in question to the fire protection district.
The meeting was recessed at 9:00 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:08 p.m.
13• CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT FOR DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM WITH
INGLESIDE MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL.
City Manager Gunn presented this agreement which was approved by
the Board of Directors of Ingleside on August 13, 1973.
Mr. Morton Hyman, Ingleside Center Director addressed the Council
extending appreciation for the City's cooperation in this "pilot
drug abuse prevention program". He indicated that the program
whould be in operation by September 27, 1973 and introduced Mr.
Samuel Ponton as Ingleside's choice for Director of the Program
(to be approved by the City Manager per agreement).
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Taylor to
adopt this program and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ABSTAIN: Councilman: Maude (due to possible conflict of interest
as a member of Ingleside's Board of
Directors).
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14. CONSIDERATION OF INCREASE IN FUNDING - CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AGREEMENT
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter that
the Chamber's request for $5,000 be granted less the $1500 previously
granted this year.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES:. Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
15. CONSIDERATION OF TREE TRIMMING BY PRIVATE CONTRACT.
City Manager Gunn presented a two page procedure and bid form for
tree trimming by private contract. There were no objections to
the form, and staff was instructed to proceed.
16. GRAFFITI.
Mayor Pike presented a 3 part recommendation for a program to help
rid the City of graffiti which includes a concentrated effort to
involve youth groups, to offer cash prizes, and to restructure our
code to place a fine on those convicted of marking or painting on
public or private property without permission.
Attorney Watson agreed to prepare an ordinance for Council consideration
Mayor Pike asked that the Consent to Enter and Release form be
approved at this time to enable City Employees to enter on private
property and remove graffiti. Discussion followed regarding possible
use of private enterprise for this removal.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen and
unanimously carried that the Consent to Enter and Release form be
approved.
17. CONSIDERATION OF LOAN TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
City Manager Gunn explained that the Street projects on Angelus
and Rush Streets are being completed but that previously authorized
funds to the Redevelopment Agency are not sufficient.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude that
a loan in the amount of $10,650.00 be granted the Redevelopment
Agency at 7% interest for the purpose of completing payment for the
foregoing projects.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
18. SET PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT - SEPTEMBER 11, 1973•
City Manager Gunn indicated that the following hearings could be
set:
S/S Dorothy (Willard-Walnut Grove) Curb,Gutter, Sidewalk, & Approach
B/S Bartlett (Garvey no. to Freeway) " " It it it
E/S Willard (Garvey no. to Dorothy) Sidewalk & Approach
There being no objections, the foregoing hearings were set.
CORRESPONDENCE:
19. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
A. STATE SENATOR WALSH. (RTD)
City Manager Gunn presented this communication which refers to
SB 1275 which creates a new transportation district.
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This communication was received for filing.
B. CITY OF DUARTE. (ETD)
City Manager Gunn presented this communication and Resolution
requesting support in opposing the Southern California Regional
Rapid Transit District proposal for a $6.5 billion mass transit
plan.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter
and unanimously carried that the City of Rosemead adopt a similar
resolution.
* (see further action after 10:12 p.m. recess)
C. DR. ELLIS OF GARVEY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
City Manager Gunn presented this communication from Dr. Dan
Ellis, Superintendent of the Garvey School District which
requested financial assistance from the City for asphalt paving.
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Mayor Pike and
unanimously carried to hold action on this item until the next
meeting.
(see further action after Resolution 73-87.)
The meeting was recessed at 10:12 p.m. It reconvened at 10:30 p.m.
* RESOLUTION NO. 73-87. OPPOSING RTD PROPOSAL.
City Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
OPPOSING THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAPID TRANSIT
DISTRICT PROPOSAL FOR A $6.5 BILLION MASS TRANSIT PLAN.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived and Resolution
No. 73-87 be adopted.
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Taylor
to reconsider action on item C. of Written Correspondence.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen,Hunter,Maude,Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: Pike
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Maude to
deny the request of the School District for financial assistance.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen,Hunter,Maude,Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: Pike
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude,second
by Councilman Hunter & carried to move on to the next agenda item.
20. 14ATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. City Manager Gunn requested authorization for use of the City
car for the League Confercce in San Francisco.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter and
unanimously carried tat the foregoing request be approved.
B. Councilman Maude commented on the Sister City Program (inserted
after agenda item no.6).
C. Councilman Maude stated that he felt Assemblyman Lancaster should
be commended for his work oil AB 1588.
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D. Councilman Maude stated exception to the report that all Mayors
were in favor of the RTD plans. He stated that he would like
to see more local coverage - that our City is not adequately
covered with public transportation - and that it should be
improved. He requested that the Council work on it.
E. Mayor Pike announced that he would not be attending the
League Conference in San Francisco and stated he would like
to appoint voting delegates.
Council concurred to the following:
Mayor pro tem Paul S. Taylor - Voting Delegate
Councilman Herbert R. Hunter - Alternate Voting Delegate
(immediate past Mayor)
F. Mayor Pike referred to a League bulletin informing of SB528 (Petris)
regarding Senior Citizen Property Taxgs. No Action was taken
at this time.
G. Mayor Pike asked that funds be authorized for the Sister City
visit.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter that
up to $50.00 be allowed for a gift and that transportation funds
for the Mayor and Council be authorized.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
H. Mayor Pike announced a RTD Public Hearing to be held on
September 13, 1973 and urged that each Councilman submit
his thoughts in writing to City Manager Gunn and that any
Council Member who can, attend.
There being no further business to come before the Council; It was
moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Maude and unanimously
carried that the meeting be adjourned to Friday, August 31, 1973 at
7:30 a.m.
Meeting Adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
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