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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
MAY 8,1973
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 Father Mi6h of Don Bosco Technical
Institute.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
Absent: Councilmen: None
Ex officio: Davenport, Foutz, Gunn, Miller, Tripepi, Watson
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 24, 1973 - REGULAR MEETING
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Andersen
and unanimously carried that the minutes of April 24, 1973 be approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. ORDINANCE NO..355. AMENDING & ADDING TO THE A-1 ZONE. (second reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING AND ADDING TO THE
A-1 ZONE AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE.
Attorney Watson presented this Ordinance by title.
Mayor Pike requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand
and be sworn in. There were none.
The hearing was declared open at 8:06 p.m. No one responded and
it closed immediately.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor
that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 355 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
5. STREET IMPROVEMENT: N/S MISSION DRIVE (IVAR-MUSCATEL) -
STREET CONSTRUCTION, CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALK, E DRIVEWAY APPROACH.
Mr. Tripepi stated the proposed improvement includes installation
of curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveway approach and street paving, and
that all affected property owners had been notified of this hearing.
Mr. Tripepi pointed out that in the past (on a Major City Street)
when a property owner has dedicated, the City has paid the entire
cost of the improvement.
Council concurred that where the property was not dedicated, that
property owner would be charged for t e im rov gnts.
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it wasmo ed by Councilman Maud4, second by Councilman Tay or
that work proceed on the foregoing improvements when it is timely.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. ORDINANCE NO. 353. ANIMAL REGULATIONS. (second reading)
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADDING TO THE ANIMAL CONTROL
ORDINANCE AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE.
Attorney Watson presented Ordinance No. 353 in full.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Hunter
that Ordinance No. 353 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
7. ORDINANCE NO. 356. AMENDING ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE. (second reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING AND ADDING TO
ADMINISTRATION PROVISIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE.
Attorney Watson presented Ordinance No. 356 by title.
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Maude
that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 356 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
8. CONSIDERATION OF RULES OF CONDUCT.
Attorney Watson answered in the affirmative when Mayor Pike asked
if he had checked these rules to see that they protect the citizen's
right of free speech and would allow orderly conduct of business.
Attorney Watson read these rules in full.
Mrs. Lillian Sacco, 3220 N. Walnut Grove Ave., Rosemead, addressed
the Council and presented a letter addressed to Attorney Watson
and signed by herself on behalf of the "Rosemead Citizens for Civic
Action". The letter requested a written reply to be placed on the
next agenda.
Attorney Watson stated he would have a letter drafted for the next
Council meeting.
Mr. William O'Connor, 4635 Fendyke Ave., Rosemead, addressed the
Council regarding these proposed rules and conduct of meetings.
After discussion, Mayor Pike suggested, with no objections, that
the matter be tabled and that the rest of the Council give him
their suggestions for redrafting.
Councilman Hunter suggested this be placed on the next agenda if at
all possible.
NEW BUSINESS
9. RESOLUTION NO. 73-59. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $190,133.55 AND DEMANDS
NUMBERS 14295-14382.
City Treasurer Foutz presented this Resolution by title.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen
that further reading be waived and Resolution 73-59 be adopted.
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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
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APPROVAL OF FIREWORKS APPLICATIONS.
City Manager Gunn stated the following organizations have applied
for permits and meet ordinance requirements:
Don Bosco Tech. Inst.
Rosemead Kiwanis
Boy Scout Tr. #596
Rsmd. Ward Enterprise
V.F.W.-Post 1930
SSG Ward - L.D.S.
Rosemead Jaycees
Rsmd. Dixie-Bells
Rosemead Rebels
Boy Scout Troop #594
Boy Scout Troop #311
United Methodist Church
Parking Lot-1151 San Gabriel Blvd.
Universal Sq.-8815 Valley Blvd.
Rosemead Sq.-3600 Rosemead Blvd.
S/W Corner-San Gabriel 6 Garvey
8547 Walnut Grove
8531 Garvey Blvd.
7822 Garvey Blvd.
8235 Garvey Blvd.
7619 E. Garvey Blvd.
2409 San Gabriel
N/W Corner-Garvey 6 Burton
9032 E. Mission Dr.
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Maude
and unanimously carried that the foregoing applications be approved.
CONSIDERATION OF CHAMBER REQUEST re: "JOB CLEARING HOUSE"
Mr. Richard Stirens, President of the Chamber of Commerce and
Mr. Bill Meisner, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce addressed
the Council with a request that the Council authorize use of an
office and telephone in City Hall for a member of the California
Department of Human Resources who would help coordinate the City's
"Job Clearing House".
Council received this request for study and consideration at the
next Council meeting.
APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER
The meeting was recessed to a personnel session at 9:00 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:15 p.m. with all Councilmen present.
Mayor Pike appointed Mr. George Higuchi to a full two-year term
on the Rosemead Planning Commission.
It was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Taylor
and unanimously carried that the foregoing appointment be ratified.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
A. SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD B LA MERCED ROAD - CROSSING PROBLEM.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented this recommendation from the
Traffic Commission that signs reading "No Pedestrian Crossing -
Use Crosswalk" with an arrow pointing to new intersection be
installed on both sides of San Gabriel Boulevard at the southline
of La Merced Drive.'.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude
and unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be approved.
B. GARVEY AVENUE BETWEEN NEW 6 PROSPECT AVENUES-TIME LIMIT PARKING
Traffic Engineer Envall presented this recommendation from the
Traffic Commission that two-hour time limit parking regulations
(7a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday excepted) be placed on the north side of
Garvey from the westerly city boundary to Prospect Avenue and the
south side of Garvey between Dequine Avenue and Prospect Avenue.
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It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Hunter and
unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be approved.
C. WILLARD SCHOOL REPORT
Mayor Pike stated that there will be a meeting with Garvey School
District representatives to discuss this mutual problem and that if
there were no objections, this report would be received for consid-
eration at a Council meeting following the meeting with the School
District.
The meeting was recessed to a.meeting of the Redevelopment Agency
at 9:20 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:40 p.m. with all present.
COMMUNICATIONS
14. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
A. LETTER FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
City Manager Gunn presented this letter which asks for employer
understanding and support in relation to employee participation in
our National Guard and Reserve.
This letter was received by Council with a request that staff prepare
an informational report with regard to the City's policy for military
leave and the State law on same.
Attorney Watson stated that the record should show the statements
by Mayor Pike and Councilman Maude with regard to their holdings
in Project Area No. 2, made during the Redevelopment Agency Meeting.
Mayor Pike instructed the Clerk to include these statements in the
minutes. They are as follows:
Mayor Pike: I own 9136, 9142, & 9148 Valley Blvd. (lots 16, 17, & 18).
Councilman Maude: I own property in the Redevelopment Area - addresses
9639, 9637, & 9657 Valley Blvd.
4005 to 4017 Temple City Blvd.
Stock in Universal Savings, Universal Square,
and the First City Bank.
My home - 9146 De Adalena - not in the path
of Hart St. proposal.
15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Those addressing the Council
A. Mr. William O'Connor, 4635 Fendyke Ave., Rosemead re: The
Construction schedule of Mission Drive between Muscatel and the
City limits; the requirement of keeping meeting tapes; and a
suggestion that there be a note on the Council Agenda that the
Council recesses during the meeting to a meeting of the Redevelopment
Agency.
16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. City Manager Gunn presented a report and recommendation from
the Supervisor of Parks with regard to Erection of Picnic
and Game Shelters at Zapopan Park. Informal bids were as follows:
San Gabriel Sheet Metal, Inc.......... $5,630.00
Pratt Witmer Company 4,200.00
E.C. Construction Co 2,600.00
It was recommended the low bid of E.C. Construction Co. be
approved.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen
and unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be approved
and that the project be assigned to the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency
(Project Area No. 1) with a loan of $2,600 (at 7% interest) authorized.
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B. City Manager Gunn informed the Council that with regard to
City owned property on Garvey (proposed mini-bike park) there
is intrusion of a reinforced concrete structure, owned by the
adjacent property owner. The intrusion is in the form of a
triangle and extends into City property about 3.3 feet. He
asked that the Council approve a recommendation that the City's
fencing go around that intrusion rather than require the
adjacent owner to remove the structure.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen
and unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be approved.
C. Councilman Taylor stated that he is still getting complaints
about the illegal motor bikes on the streets and asked for
some definite action on the problem.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor and
unanimously carried that this nuisance be alleviated.
D. Councilman Maude asked when the report from W. Ross Campbell
is due with regard to development of project area no. I.
City Manager Gunn stated that this will be on the next Agency agenda.
E. Councilman Hunter suggested that the staff should check on
what complaints in the City are not being taken care:of'by the
Sheriff's Department and advised a study of the level of service
the City is receiving.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it
moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman Andersen and
unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned to a budget
session on May 15, 1973 at 7:30 a.m.
Meeting Adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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