CC - 03-13-73CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 13, 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 Hunter at 8:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge cf Allegiance was led by Councilman Andersen.
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Virgil Wickman of the
Neighborhood Covenant Church.
2. ROLL CALL
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Present:
Absent:
Ex officio:
Councilmen:
Councilmen:
Davenport,
Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
None
Fout2, Gunn, Miller, Tripepi, Watson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
FEBRUARY 27, 1973
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude
and unanimously carried that the Minutes of February 27, 1973 be
approved as printed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Confirmation of Assessments...
RESOLUTION NO. 73-26. S/S FERN AVE. (EARLE-WALNUT GROVE). SIDEWALKS.
Mr. Tripepi stated the assessments for this project total $222.00
and that notices advising of this hearing were mailed to all
affected property owners.
Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand
and be sworn in. There were none.
The hearing was declared open at 8:03 p.m. No one responded and
it closed immediately.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OCUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN
(FERN STREET, SOUTH SIDE, EARLE TO WALNUT GROVE).
Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude that
further reading be waived and Resolution No. 73-26 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. 73-27. S/S RAMONA BLVD. (WALNUT GROVE-BURTON)
SIDEWALKS, CURB, GUTTER, & DRIVEWAY APPROACH.
Mr. Tripepi stated the assessments for this project total $1,833.63
and that notices advising of this hearing were mailed to all
affected property owners.
Mayor Hunter 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.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN
(RAMON?' BOULEVARD, SOUTH SIDE, WALNUT GROVE TO BURTON).
Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title.
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It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen
that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 73-27 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
6. RESOLUTION NO. 73-28. W/S MUSCATEL AVE. (GARVEY-FERN). SIDEWALKS,
CURB, GUTTER, AND DRIVEWAY APPROACHES.
Mr. Tripepi stated the assessments for this project total $3,495.65
and that notices advising of this hearing were mailed to all affected
property owners.
Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand
and be sworn in.
The hearing was declared open at 8:07 p.m.
Mrs. Vargas of 2656 Muscatel addressed the Council regarding
costs and help needed.
City Manager Gunn explained the manner in which these assessment.
payments may be made.
The hearing closed at 8:08 p.m.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN
(MUSCATEL AVENUE, WEST SIDE, GARVEY TO FERN).
Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor that
further reading be waived and Resolution 73-28 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 73-29. E/S MUSCATEL AVE. (GARVEY-FERN) SIDEWALKS,
CURB, GUTTER, AND DRIVEWAY APPROACH.
Mr. Tripepi stated the assessments for this project total $3,345.18
and that notices advising of this hearing were mailed to all affected
property owners.
Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand
and be sworn in. There were none.
The hearing was declared open at 8:10 p.m. No one responded and
it closed immediately.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN
(MUSCATEL AVENUE, EAST SIDE, GARVEY TO FERN).
Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike
that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 73-29 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES:
Councilmen:
NOES:
Councilmen:
ABSE',TT:
Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
None
Councilmen: None
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8. RESOLUTION NO. 73- . NIS LOFTUS DRIVE (STRANG-TEMPLE CITY BLVD.)
SIDEWALKS AND DR 43AY APPROACHES.
Mr. Tripepi stated the assessments for this project total $577.55
and that notices advising of this hearing were mailed to all affected
property owners.
Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand
and be sworn in. There were none.
The hearing was declared open at 8:11 p.m. No one responded and
it closed immediately.
Councilman Maude questioned the fact this Resolution covers two
blocks.
Attorney Watson concurred that there should be separate hearings
and Resolutions for each block.
These public hearings will be rescheduled for March 27, 1973.
THE PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR AGENDA ITEMS 9-16 WERE HELD AT ONE
TIME AS FOLLOW:
9.' RESOLUTION NO. 73-30. S/S MARSHALL ST. (WALNUT GROVE-ROCKHOLD).
SIDEWALK, CURB, GUTTER, & DRIVEWAY APPROACHES. Project Cost:$896.13
10. RESOLUTION NO. 73-31. S/S MARSHALL ST. (ROCKHOLD-EARLE). SIDEWALKS
CURB, GUTTER, & DRIVEWAY APPROACHES. Project Cost: $1,063.12
11. RESOLUTION NO. 73-32. S/S MARSHALL ST. (CHARIETTE-DELTA): SIDEWALKS
CURB, GUTTER, AND DRIVEWAY APPROACHES. Project Cost: $1,140.08.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 73-33. S/S MARSHALL ST. (CHARIETTE-DELTA). SIDEWALKS,
CURB, GUTTER, & DRIVEWAY APPROACHES. Project Cost: $1,168.06.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 73-34. S/S MARSHALL ST. (DELTA-WEST CITY LIMITS).
SIDEWALKS, CURB, GUTTER, & DRIVEWAY APPROACHES. Project Cost: $548.08.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 73-35• NIS MARSHALL ST. (WALNUT GROVE-EARLE). SIDEWALKS.
Project Cost: $1,026.40.
15• RESOLUTION NO. 73-36. N/S MARSHALL ST. (EARLE DELTA). SIDEWALKS.
Project Cost: $530.00
16. RESOLUTION NO. 73-37• NIS MARSHALL ST. (DELTA-CHARLOTTE). SIDEWALKS.
Project Cost: $92.00
Mr. Tripepi stated notices advising of the above hearings were mailed
to all affected property owners.
Mr. Gunn read two letters concerning these projects from property
owners requesting assistance in paying the assessments.
The hearings were declared open at 8:17 p.m.
The following persons were sworn in and heard.:
Mr. Joseph Van Hecke, 3667 N. Walnut Grove Rosemead
Mrs. Iola Fleming, 3667 N. Delta, Rosemead
(both had signed the letter read by Mr. Gunn)...
The hearing was closed at 8:30 p.m.
Attorney Watson presented the following Resolutions by title:
RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT"S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN
MARSHALL STREET, SOUTH SIDE, WALNUT GROVE TO ROCKHOLD (73-30)
MARSHALL STREET, SOUTH SIDE, ROCKHOLD TO EARLE. (73-31)
MARSHALL STREET, SOUTH SIDE, EARLE TO CHARIETTE. (73-32)
MARSHALL STREET, SOUTH SIDE, CHARIETTE TO DELTA (73-33)
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MARSHALL STREET, SOUTH SIDE, DELTA TO WEST CITY LIMITS (73-34)
MARSHALL STREET, NORTH SIDE, EARLE TO WALNUT GROVE (73-35)
MARSHALL STREET, NORTH SIDE, DELTA TO EARLE (73-36)
MARSHALL STREET, NORTH SIDE, DELTA TO CHARLOTTE (73-37)
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor that
further reading be waived and Resolutions 73-30 through 73-37 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 348. ZONE CHANGE 63. SECOND READING.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY AND AMENDING THE ROSE14EAD MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONE CHANGE NO. 63).
Attorney Watson presented this Ordinance by title.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude that
further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 348 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
18. ORDINANCE NO. 349. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO DEEP LOT ORDINANCE. INTRO.
It was the concensus of the Council that a clause be added to this
Ordinance stating that it be terminated in 18 months unless extended
at that time.
The meeting was recessed at 8:45 p.m. to allow the attorney to make
these changes. The meeting reconvened at 8:50 p.m.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGULATING PERMITTED USES
AND ADDITIONAL DWELLINGS ON DEEP LOTS IN R-1 and R-2 ZONES AND
AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
Attorney Watson presented this Ordinance by title.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor that
further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 349 be introduced.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
It was discussed that the covenants signed by owners using this
ordinance provision be recorded and made as legally binding as possible.
NEW BUSINESS
19. RESOLUTION.NO. 73-38. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $60,891.50 AND DEMANDS
NUMBERS 13990-14083.
City Treasurer Foutz presented this Resolution by title.
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It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor
that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 73-38 be adopted.
20. ACCEPTANCE OF ANIMAL REGULATION REPORT.
City Manager Gunn read this report from the Planning Commission.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor to
approve the report from the Planning Commission and direct the
City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance to amend the
Municipal Code.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
21. ACCEPTANCE OF SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS REPORT.
City Manager Gunn read this report from the Planning Commission.
Changes were made by the Council as follow:
Recommendations: No. 2-D. Change three consecutive days to one week.
Recommendations: No. 2-E. Delete .
Recommendations: No. 3. Make necessary change to delete the requirment
for a trade-in license.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike to accept
this report with the foregoing changes and request the City Attorney
to draw the necessary Ordinance changes.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
22. TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION - CONTRACT CITIES SEMINAR.
City Manager Gunn presented this request, designating the following
officials attendance at the annual seminar to be held April 26-29•
Mayor & City Council
City Manager
City Clerk
City Treasurer
Planning Director
Planning_ Commissioners
Traffic Commissioners
,1f sQ~OD Tool eer
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike
that the foregoing recommendation be approved; noting that in the
future Councilmen do not need to be a part of this-request.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude; Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
23. TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION - TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC WORKS CONFERENCE.
City Manager Gunn presented this request by the City's Traffic
Engineer for $50.00 toward his attendance at the Transportation
and Public Works Conference.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor that
the foregoing request be approved.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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24. APPROVAL OF PRECINCT MAP CHANGE.
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City Manager Gunn presented a precinct map change due to Rosemead's
Annexation #41 approved by the County Board of Supervisors
in January, 1973•
Change: Portion of South San Gabriel Precinct 3 becomes new
Rosemead Precinct No. 41.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor to
approve this precinct boundary change.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT:" Councilmen: None
25. APPROVAL OF BUDGET APPROPRIATION.
City Manager Gunn presented this request recommending transfer of
$200,000 now held in "Appropriated Capital Outlay" to a Community
Center Development fund within the 1972-73 budget.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor
to accept the City Manager's recommendation with reference to transfer
of funds and establishment of a community center development account.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
26. RESOLUTION NO. 73-39• PROCLAIMING MAY AS SENIOR CITIZENS': MONTH
A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL PROCLAIMING THE MONTH
OF MAY, 1973 AS SENIOR CITIZENS` MONTH..
Attorney Watson read this Resolution in full.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude that
Resolution No. 73-39 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
27. REQUEST BY MR. PAUL BEZAIRE TO APPEAR BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
Mr. Bezaire addressed the Council and presented a "joke" gift.
The meeting was recessed to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting at 9:45 P.m.
The meeting reconvened with all present at 11:00 p.m.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS - Planning Commission
28. REQUEST TO SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 27, 1973 for PROPOSED
AMENDMENT TO THE CBD ORDINANCE.
There were no objections and the hearing was set as requested.
COMMUNICATIONS
29. CITY OF THOUSAND OAKS - RESOLUTION.
City Manager Gunn presented this Resolution from the City of Thousand
Oaks with reference to the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of
1972:
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The Council agreed that the City of Rosemead should adopt a
similar Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 73-40. URGING REVISION OF THE STATE AND LOCAL
FISCAL ASSISTANCE ACT.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD URGING
REVISION OF THE STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1972 TO
GOVE GREATER CREDIT TO CITIES WHICH DO NOT LEVY A PROPERTY TAX.
Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen
that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 73-40 be adopted;
and copies forwarded to the Federal and State Representatives.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
298. LETTER & PROPOSED RESOLUTION FROM THE COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONER.
(not on agenda)
City Manager Gunn presented a letter just received from the County
Road Commissioner asking that the City of Rosemead adopt by
Resolution that portion of the Los Angeles County Federal-Aid
Urban Street System within the City of Rosemead.
RESOLUTION NO. 73-41.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THAT
PORTION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FEDERAL-AID URBAN STREET SYSTEM WITHIN
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD.
Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen
that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 73-41 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
30. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. Those addressing the Council:
A. Lillian Hanson, 3334 N. Evelyn, Rosemead: Re: Garvey & San Gabriel
street improvement.
B. Ruth Albert, 8742 Scott St., Rosemead. Re: Various subjects.
C. Mr. Robert Blakely, 8308 Dorothy, Rosemead. Re: Environmental
Impact Study for Project Area No. 2.
D. Paul Bezaire, 7433 Garvey, Rosemead. Re: Rubbish Pick-up.
E. Pat Murray, 3606 Rio Hond, Rosemead. Re: Blight of an area.
F. Gary Taylor, 9541 E. Marshall, Rosemead. Re: Blight in Project
Area No. 2 (proposed).
G. LeRoy Young, 7533 E. Garvey, Rosemead. Re: Rubbish billing.
H. Viola Kracker, 2742 N. Charlotte, Rosemead. Re: Senior Citizen
Programs.
I. Ben Jansen, 8931 Valley, Rosemead. Re: Appreciation of Council/
Agency efforts with regard to Redevelopment.
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J. Lillian Sacco, 3220 Walnut Grove, Rosemead. Re: Redevelopment
Projects and availability of reports and maps.
K. Sarah Sloan, 1429 Claudia, Rosemead. Re: She made presentation
to the Council of books and pamphlets by the author Gary Allen.
L. Mary Maloof, 622 Santa Ynez Ln., San Gabriel. Re: Rubbish
billing problems; and court judgement awarded.
Mary Christy of Modern Service Co. stated she would check the
current billing and make any necessary adjustments to the bill.
Mr. Jim Maulsbury, Attorney representing commented he felt the
court action Mrs. Maloof refers to will be taken up again.
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. Councilman Pike stated that due to the added work asked of
the Chamber of Commerce by the Council with regard to Clearing
House Information, he would like to see funds made available
to help defer the extra costs.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike that
the City allocate funds to the Chamber of Commerce in the amount of
$1,500 for the additional duties required.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
B. Councilman Maude, with concurrence of the rest of the Council
asked the City Attorney to draft an Ordinance so that all A-1
zone requirements be made to coincide with the R-1 zone.
Councilman Maude made reference to the choice of property owners
to choose Residential or Commercial trash service; whichever is
most beneficial to them. Reference to a mid-quarter billing for
rubbish was also made. .
C. Mayor Hunter asked that the Council ratify appointment of
Himself and Councilman Maude to represent the City with regard
to proposed realignment of Court Districts.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor and
unanimously carried that Mayor Hunter and Councilman Maude represent
the City on the foregoing Court District matter.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned by Mayor Hunter.
"fleeting adjourned at 12:10 a.m.
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