CC - 07-24-73CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
JULY 24,1973
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 of the
Neighborhood Covenent Church.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
Absent: Councilmen: Andersen
Ex officio: Davenport, Gunn, Miller, Tripepi, Watson
Mayor Pike asked that the record show that Mr. Andersen is on
vacation and excused from this meeting.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 10, 1973 - REGULAR MEETING
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Taylor
and unanimously carried that the minutes of July 10, 1973 be approved
as printed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. STREET IMPROVEMENT: 9446 VALLEY BLVD. SIDEWALK ONLY.
Mr. Tripepi stated that the proposed improvement includes installation
of sidewalk only and that the affected property owner was notified.
Mayor Pike requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand
and be sworn in. There were none.
The hearing was declared open at8:05 p.m. No one responded and
it closed immediately.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter to.
proceed with the foregoing improvement as funds are available.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen (excused)
NEW BUSINESS
5. PROCLAMATION FOR CITY'S 14th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.
Attorney Watson read this Proclamation proclaiming Saturday,
August 4, 1973 as the day of the City's 14th Anniversary Celebration
and extending an invitation to all residents to join in the gala
occasion.
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Taylor and
unanimously carried that the foregoing proclamation be approved.
6. RESOLUTION NO.73-77. 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 $210,951.65 DE14ANDS
NUMBERS 14728-14825.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude that
further reading be waived and Resolution 73-77 be adopted.
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Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Hunter, Maude, Pike Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen (excused)
7. RESOLUTION NO. 73-78. REQUESTING AID-TO-CITIES ALLOCATION.
Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING
AN ALLOCATION AND PAYMENT OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE
MAINTENANCE OF SELECT SYSTEM STREETS.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived and Resolution
73-78 be adopted.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 73-79. COMMENDING ED BIDDLECOMB, DISTRICT ENGINEER.
Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD COMMENDING
EDWIN G. BIDDLECOMB FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD AS DISTRICT ENGINEER.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor that
further reading be waived and Resolution 73-79 be adopted;and that
the Mayor present Mr. Biddlecomb with a suitably inscribed plaque
from our City.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen (excused)
9. RESOLUTION NO. 73-80. INTENT TO VACATE PORTION OF ALLEY.
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 AN ALLEY IN TRACT NO. 2277 IN
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude and
unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 73-80.
Council asked Planning Director Miller to call upon property owners
adjacent to the remaining alley to inform them of the proposed
project.
10. CONSIDERATION OF~PURCHASE OFFER - LOT 5, TRACT 2277.
City Manager Gunn presented this purchase offer from Perry D. Edson,
Incorporated for City property located at Rosemead Blvd. and Marshall
St. in the amount of $25,000.00 and recommended acceptance of the
offer.
Attorney Watson and Councilman Maude suggested changes to the
purchase offer which were acceptable to the "Buyer" who was in the
audience as follow:
Par. #1 - Delete words: together with all right, title and
interest in and to any land lying in the
right of way of any street adjoining said
premises to the center line thereof.
Par. #5 - Delete words in 5th line: Brokerage charges, if any.
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It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor to
accept the foregoing purchase offer with changes as noted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen (excused)
Attorney Watson advised the Council that action should be taken
to show consideration has been given to the above property for
park and recreation purposes.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude and
unanimously carried that the Council find this property not suitable
for park and recreation purposes.
11. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED P-D DEVELOPMENT PLAN. W/S ROSEMEAD BLVD.
Planning Director Miller presented the factual data for this
development to be located on the west side of Rosemead Boulevard
between Glendon Way and Marshall Street which will comprise three
elements:
(a) A 102 unit three story Vagabond Motor Hotel
(b) A 199 seat Hobo Joe's Restaurant
(c) A Goodyear Service Center
Mr. Miller stated the recommendation of the Planning Commission for
approval.
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, seconded by Councilman Taylor
and unanimously carried that the foregoing P-D Development Plan
be approved.
12. APPROVAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS:
A. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT - ROSEMEAD BLVD (MARSHALL-GLENDON WAY)
Planning Director Miller presented the Negative Declaration/
Environmental Impact Report.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude and
unanimously carried that the Council find the negative declaration
and approve the environmental impact report. .
B. MINI-BIKE PARK (south of Garvey)
City Manager Gunn presented this Negative Declaration/Environmental
Impact Report.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Hunter and
unanimously carried that the Council find the negative declaration
and approve the environmental impact report.
13. ACCEPTANCE OF QUITCLAIM DEED. PARCEL I/D CALIF.-947 (MINI BIKE PARK)
City Manager Gunn presented this deed and letter from Mr. Frank
E. Sylvester, Regional Director of the United States Department of
Interior.
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Maude that
the foregoing quitclaim deed be accepted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen (excused)
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It was suggested that suitable publicity be given this acceptance,
possibly when the mini bike park is dedicated.
14. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - ZAPOPAN PARK
City Manager Gunn presented this request for authorization to seek
bids for the purchase and construction of the vandal proof restrooms
and equipment room for Zapopan Park.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Hunter that
the foregoing request be approved.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen, (excused)
15. REQUEST TO OPERATE CONCESSION STAND.
City Manager Gunn presented this request from the Rosemead High
School Band Booster Club to operate concession stands during the
Rosemead Heritage Parade on Saturday, October 13, 1973 and
recommended approval.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor and
unanimously carried that the foregoing request be approved.
16. CONSIDERATION OF LOAN TO ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT.AGENCY.
City Manager Gunn presented this memo advising the Council that
a contract in the amount of $15,305.00 was awarded to E.C. Construction
Company for Concrete and Asphalt work at Zapopan Park and that if
they wished, the contract could be assigned to the Redevelopment
Agency.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Hunter that
the above mentioned contract be assigned to the Redevelopment Agency
with a loan authorized in the amount of $15,305.00 at 7% interest.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen (excused)
17. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR BUDGET APPROPRIATION.
City Manager Gunn presented this request for a $500.00 budget
appropriation for Non-Departmental Account No. 2374 (Subscriptions
and Publications) inadvertently left out of the budget.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter that
the foregoing budget request be approved.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen (excused)
SPECIAL REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ( not on agenda)
Mr. Jeff Minton, 4735 N. LaPresa, Rosemead addressed the Council
with the request that there be a "Rock Band" at the City picnic.
Council agreed with this request and asked Recreation Supervisor
Mike Burbank to follow through if at all possible.
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The meeting was recessed to a personnel session at 8:55 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:15 p.m.
Mayor Pike made the following appointments to the Redevelopment
Project Area Committee for Project Area No. 2:
Celeste Taylor - 8809 Glendon Way - Rosemead
Mable Freeman - 9242 Marshall - Rosemead
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter and
unanimously carried that the foregoing appointments be ratified.
Mayor Pike presented a letter of resignation from Planning Commissioner
John (Bing) Dauer.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Hunter and
unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted with regret and
that a suitable plaque be presented.
18. CONSIDERATION OF VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENT FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY.
City Manager Gunn presentedthis request of voluntary assessment
in the amount of $200.00 from the Contract Cities Association for
legislative activity.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor that
the foregoing request be approved.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen (excused)
19. CONSIDERATION OF PROPERTY PURCHASE - 9206 E. GLENDON WAY.
City Manager Gunn presented a letter dated July 8, 1973 from
Mr. 6 Mrs. Warren K. Freeman offering their property located at
the southeast corner of Glendon Way and Hart Street in Rosemead
to the City for $22,000.00.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Mayor Pike that the
City accept this offer and proceed with the acquisition.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilman: Andersen (excused)
20. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIM AGAINST CITY (Sweeping Contractor).
City Manager Gunn presented this claim-explaining that he had contacted
the Auto Club to inform them the sweeping contractor was not an
employee of the City and had his own insurance. They asked that the
claim be processed by the City. Mr. Gunn recommended denial.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Hunter and
unanimously carried that this claim by Dee A. Eggleston, 3336 North
Jackson, Rosemead, be denied and referred to the insurance carrier.
21. CONFIRMATION OF CLERK'S ATTENDANCE AT EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR.
City Manager Gunn presented this request for attendance by the
City Clerk at an Educational Seminar to be held in Santa Cruz from
July 29 to August 4, 1973.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter that
the foregoing request.be approved.
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Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen (excused)
22. SET PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR AUGUST 14, 1973:
A. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION-ZONE VARIANCE NO. 80.
Mayor Pike presented a letter withdrawing this appeal and requesting
a refund of the $50.00 filing fee.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude that
the $50.00 filing fee for the above appeal be refunded.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen (excused)
B. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN - LOWER AZUSA ROAD.
There being no objections, this hearing was set as requested.
CORRESPONDENCE
23. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
A. ANNOUNCING RETIREMENT OF WILLIAM GELLER, COUNTY LIBRARIAN.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter that
suitable recognition be given by the City to Mr. Geller upon his
retirement and that a plaque be prepared.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen (excused)
B. COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - SCAG POLICY POSITION
City Manager Gunn read this letter dated July 9, 1973 in full, which
made the following policy statements:
1. The Southern California Association of Governments is, and
should remain, a voluntary association of local governments.
2. The Southern California Association of governments should act
primarily as a planning and reviewing agency, with only such
regulatory power as necessary to carry out these functions.
3. Land use and other home rule authorities shall continue to be
the responsibilities of cities and counties.
4. The control of funds subvented by State and Federal government
and the decisions upon how and what projects are appropriate
for funding, shall continue to rest with the cities and
counties currently exercising such authority.
Attorney Watson suggested that the following words in item No. 2 be
deleted: with only such regulatory power as necessary to carry out
these functions.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude and
unanimously carried that the Council support this policy and that
a Resolution be prepared for mailing to our Legislators.
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C. NOTICE OF SPECIAL STATEWIDE ELECTION - NOVEMBER 6, 1973.
This notice dated July 10, 1973 from the Registrar-Recorder was
received and filed.
D. NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO BRADLEY-BURNS LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX
ORDINANCE.
City Manager Gunn read this communication in full from the State
Board of Equalization informing the City that the Revenue and
Taxation Code has been amended and that they are currently drafting
suggested amendments that should be adopted by the cities before
January 1, 1974.
The above communication was received for filing.
E. NOTICE OF PROPOSED MONTEBELLO ANNEXATION.
City Manager Gunn presented this notice of application for
annexation by Montebello. Boundaries as follow:
Westerly of Arroyo Drive and San Gabriel Blvd., and
Northerly - westerly and Southerly of the existing
Montebello City Limits.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor and
unanimously carried that a letter supporting the above annexation
be mailed to the City of Montebello.
F. NOTICE OF ADDITION OF SIGNAL TO ROSEMEAD CABLE T.V.
City Manager Gunn presented this notice amending File No. CAC-1422
Code No. CA567 by adding KVST-TV, Los Angeles to the' list of signals
to be carried.
This communication was received for filing.
The meeting was recessed to a meeting of the Redevelopment Agency
at 9:35 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:52 p.m.
24. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. City Manager Gunn presented a request from Supervisor of
Recreation, Burbank, asking that a check be prepared in advance
for rides for the City Anniversary Celebration. The check would
be in the amount of $1,300.00 and be made payable to Tinkertown
Company. The check would be released on August 4th after successful -
completion of their obligation.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude that
the foregoing request be approved.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen (excused)
B. Councilman Taylor asked that discussion be held on the visit
to Zapopan (Rosemead's Sister City)..
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude that
E1 Presidente, Constancio Hernandez Allende be contacted as to the
date of the next Sister City visit and that a definite date be set -
preferably toward the end of November.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen (excused)
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C. Councilman Hunter asked that the City Manager be instructed
to contact the County of Los Angeles with regard to striping
of the newly slurry sealed streets near Zapopan Park.
Mayor Pike asked Mr. Gunn to contact the County and make any
corrections necessary.
D. Mayor Pike stated he had three requests:
1. That the timing of the traffic signal at Valley & Ivar be
check for accuracy.
2. That a check be made on the mosquito problem at Zapopan Park.
3. That the Park Supervisor be instructed to check the
maintenance of the Ball Diamonds at Rosemead Park (he has
received complaints).
City Manager Gunn stated that Councilman Taylor had notified him of
the mosquito problem and that measures have been started to find the
cause of the problem.
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 a meeting with the Rosemead
and Garvey Elementary School Boards to be held at the Muscatel School
Auditorium on Tuesday, July 31, 1973 at 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Adjourned at 10:03 p.m.
LE
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-MAYOR OF THE I Y OSE AD
NOTICE OF ADJOURNED MEETING
Rosemead City Council
Notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the Rosemead
City Council held July 24, 1973 was adjourned to a meeting with
the Rosemead and Garvey Elementary School Boards to be held
at the Muscatel School Auditorium on Tuesday, July 31, 1973 at
7:30-p.m.-
The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss PROPOSED SCHOOL
DISTRICT UNIFICATION.
Dated & Posted:
July 25, 1973
Jenny Davenport
z a=~e
Ci Clerk
City of Rosemead