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CC - 08-14-73u CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 14, 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 Andersen. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Kenneth Harry of the First Baptist Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor Absent: Councilmen: None Ex officio: Davenport, Gunn, Miller, Tripept, Watson 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES JULY 24, 1973 - REGULAR MEETING JULY 31, 1973 - ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 7, 1973 - SPECIAL MEETING It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Maude and unanimously carried that the minutes of July 24, 1973 be approved as written. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude and unanimously carried that the minutes of July 31, 1973 be approved as written. It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Andersen and unanimously carried that the minutes of August 7, 1973 be approved as written. Yvy PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN - LOWER AZUSA ROAD AND CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT. Planning Director Miller presented the factual data report and recommendation from the Planning Commission that the General Plan be amended and that the alignment of the extension of Lower Azusa Road be that proposed by the County Road Department and approved by the Regional Planning Commission and that the right-of-way be set as 80 feet in width between Rosemead Boulevard and Mission Drive. Planning Director Miller also presented a summary of the Environmental Impact Report prepared by the County of Los Angeles for the above alignment of Lower Azusa Road (C.C. 2342). Mayor Pike requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn in. There were none. The hearing was declared open at 8:05 p.m. No one responded and it closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen and unanimously carried to approve the foregoing Environmental Impact Report. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen to approve the proposed amendment of the General Plan and instruct the preparation of the necessary Resolution. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Page Two • • C/C Minutes 8/14/73 ' 5. PROPOSED VACATION OF PORTION OF ALLEY - WEST OF ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD BETWEEN MARSHALL & GLENDON WAY City Manager Gunn explained that a Resolution of intent to vacate at the above location was adopted by the Rosemead City Council at the regular meeting of July 24, 1973 and that this public hearing is scheduled to consider this vacation. He recommended that a resolution be prepared for future adoption after escrow is closed and the parcel map submitted. Mayor Pike requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn in. City Clerk Davenport administered the Oath. The hearing was opened at 8:24 p.m. Mrs. Frank Whipple, 8852 Marshall St., Rosemead requested information as to when plans were to be submitted. City Manager Gunn responded that they should be submitted by the 3rd week in September. The hearing was closed at 8:26 p.m. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude that vacation of this alley be approved and that an official Resolution be prepared for adoption after escrow is closed and the parcel map submitted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None NEW BUSINESS 6. RESOLUTION NO. 73-81. 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 $106,331.92 DEMANDS NUMBERS 14826-14983. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor that further reading be waived and Resolution 73-81 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES:' Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 7. RESOLUTION NO. 73-82• ADOPTING SCAG POLICY POSITION Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DEFINING THE ROLE OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS. It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Taylor that further reading be waived and Resolution 73-82 be adopted. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Page Three • • C/C Minutes 8/14/73 8. ORDINANCE NO. 360. DEFINING HOSPITAL, SANITARIUM, AND MEDICAL CLINIC AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. 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 Andersen, second by Councilman Hunter that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 360,be Introduced. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 9. REVIEW OF P-D DEVELOPMENT PLAN - SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD. Planning Director Miller presented the factual data report and recommendation of the Planning Commission that the proposed development in the 1000 block on the south side of San Gabriel Boulevard consisting of a 123-unit Motel 6 and a Carrows Coffee Shop be approved. It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Maude that the foregoing recommendation be approved. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 10. AWARD OF ELECTRICAL CONTRACT - MISSION DRIVE UNDERGROUNDING City Manager Gunn advised the Council that as of the bid opening time, six contractors had taken out plans but no bids had been submitted. He advised further that a late bid was filed by Smith Electric Supply in the amount of $11,555.00 supported by a valid bidders bond, and recommended that the irregularity (late filing) be waived and that the contract be awarded to said Smith Electric. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor and to adopt the foregoing recommendation waiving the irregularity and awarding the contract to Smith Electric Company. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 11. CONSIDERATION OF ADJUSTMENT TO STREET SWEEPING CONTRACT. City Manager Gunn presented a memo dated August 8, 1973 with a copy of an agreement between Robert O'Connor, Seller, and Bill D. Burright, Buyer, transferring ownership of San Gabriel Valley Sweeping Service from one to the other and recommended that the Council consent to assignment of the contract with new annual charges of $40,723.20. Council indicated concern of the liabilities in this transfer. Mr. Burright stated that he had published notice in the newspaper of the purchase giving a period of time in which claims could be made. Attorney Watson recommended that if this transfer is approved that it become effective only after the following conditions are met: 1. That the published notice referred to above be filed with the City Clerk. Page Four e • C/C Minutes 8/14/73 2. That the City receive from the Assignee a written assumption of fall of the obligations of the contract by filing with the City Clerk to the satisfaction of the City Attorney. 3. That a new performance bond or endorsement of the bonding company, covering the Assignee, be obtained and filed with the City Clerk. 4. That copies of insurance policies for public liability and damage be filed with the City Clerk insuring both the Assignee and the City. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter to approve the contract assignment subject to the conditions enumerated by the City Attorney. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None It was the consensus of the Council that Mr. Burright could return in 42 days (September 25) for reconsideration of an increase in the contract rates. 12. CONSIDERATION OF LANDSCAPING CONTRACT EXTENSION. City Manager Gunn presented a recommendation that the Landscaping Contract with Duke's Landscaping be extended for a'year to September 30, 1974 at the current rate. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Hunter that the foregoing recommendation be approved. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES:' Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 13. APPROVAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS A. SUBDIVISION FOR 12 SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNITS. Planning Director Miller presented this Environmental Impact Report - Negative Declaration, for 12 Single Family Dwelling Units in a new subdivision between Potrero Grande Dirve and La Merced Road west of San Gabriel Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen and unanimously carried to accept the Negative Declaration and approve the Environmental Impact Report. 14. REQUEST FOR TRAVEL - ICMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE City Manager Gunn presented this request for his attendance at the Annual Conference of the International City Management Association in Boston from September 23 to September 27, 1973. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter that the foregoing request be approved. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 15• APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER The meeting recessed to a personnel session at 9:20 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:49 p.m. with all present. Page Five • C/C Minutes 8/14/73 16 17. 18. Mayor Pike stated that he would like to appoint Mr. John Mothersead to the Planning Commission to fulfill the term of Mr. John "Bing" Dauer. It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Taylor and unanimously carried that the foregoing appointment be ratified. SISTER CITY REPORT Mayor Pike reported that our Sister City of Zapopan has invited an official delegation of the City (not to exceed 35 people) to visit Zapopan September 13-17, 1973• He asked the Council to consider an appropriate gift from the City. Mayor Pike stated that he also had been asked by the Sister City Committee to announce that the Committee would like to have a Hobby Bazaar as a fund raising project and to request use of the parking lot between the City Hall and the Library for the Bazaar. No action taken at this time. CORRESPONDENCE WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE: A. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION. DECISION NO. 81706 City Manager Gunn presented this Decision authorizing the San Gabriel Valley Water Company to file an increased rate schedule. It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Andersen and unanimously carried that the foregoing report be received and filed. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS A. Councilman Hunter (with agreement by the entire Council) stated that he felt the City's 14th Anniversary Picnic was very successful and extended appreciation to Recreation Supervisor Burbank, Park Supervisor Chandler and Staffs. B. Councilman Maude commended staff and particularly the park crew for a superb job at the Anniversary Picnic and suggested that possibly in the future we could have a "Senior Citizen Chow Line". C. Councilman Maude stated that he had given a lot of thought to the matter of a School District Unification Study and had come to the conclusion that he would vote yes to appropriate funds to get a study underway. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike that the City finance a feasibility study up to a cost of $7,000.00. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike that the foregoing motion be amended to add that the School Districts be approached to lend financial support on an equitable basis,.setting the date of September 1, 1973 as a deadline to begin the study. Vote on Amendment: Unanimously Carried. Vote on Entire Motion - Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor NOES: Councilmen: Hunter ABSENT: Councilmen: None E Page Six C/C Minutes 8/14/73 46 D. Mayor Pike asked the Council to act upon a form of Consent to Enter and Release to go onto Private Property where graffiti is prevelant for clean-up purposes. This request was delayed until next meeting. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Pike Adjourned the Meeting. Meeting Adjourned at 10:30 p.m. tS,, ~De C CLERK MAYOR OF THE CI Y OF ROSEMEAD CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 7, 1973 A special 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 7:30 a.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Maude. The invocation was delivered by Mayor Pike. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike Absent: Councilmen: Taylor Ex officio: Davenport, Gunn It is noted for the record that fir. Taylor is excused. Mayor Pike stated that the purpose of this meeting is to review the City's contract with the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce with regard to financial status. Mr. Dick Stirens, President of the Chamber of commerce addressed the Council reviewing the Chamber's functions and role in the community. He presented a request from the Chamber for an immediate increase of funds from the City in the amount of $4,800 (increasing the total budgeted allocation for fiscal year 1973-74 from $16,200 to $21,000). Discussion followed by the City Council and members of the Chamber of Commerce. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman f4aude and unanimously carried that consideration of the above request be taken under submission until the meeting of August 28, 1973. Mayor Pike announced that the Sister City Committee meeting will be held tonight (August 7th) and that the date for the official visit to Zapopan Jalisco Mexico would be discussed. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Pike adjourned the meeting. Meeting Adjourned at 8:32 a.m. ---~L RR YOF T E OF Notice is hereby given that the Rosemead City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday morning, August 7, 1973, at 7:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers. Purpose of the meeting is a review of the City's contract with Rosemead Chamber of Commerce and possibly amending such contract. Mayor Dated and Posted August 1, 1973 }