CC - 01-23-73A
0
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 23, 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 of Allegiance was led by Councilman Pike.
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Kenneth Mathis of the
Rosemead Church of Christ.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
Absent: Councilmen: None
Ex officio: Davenport, Foutz, Gunn, Levy, Miller, Joehnck
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 9, 1973 - Regular Meeting
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor
and unanimously carried that the minutes of January 9, 1973 be
approved as printed.
REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
4. MR. LEROY YOUNG - REGARDING MODERN SERVICE COMPANY RATES.
Mr. Young addressed the Council with regard to rate of charge
for garbage disposal service for Harmony Lane Trailer Court.
Mayor Hunter asked that a meeting be set to include Mr. Young,
a representative from Modern Service Co., the City Manager, and
himself.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. EXTENSION OF CBD ORDINANCE NO. 337.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, ZONING CERTAIN PROPERTIES
WITHIN THE CBD.
Attorney Joehnck presented this Ordinance by title.
Mr. Miller gave background data on this ordinance.
Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand
and be sworn in.
The oath was administered by City Clerk Davenport.
The hearing was declared open at 8:15 p.m.
The following people asked questions regarding boundaries included
in Ordinance No. 337.
Mr. Bill Foster, 8932 Nevada, Rosemead
Mr. Joseph Kriminger, 9112 Bentel Ave., Rosemead
Mrs. Ruth Albert, 8742 Scott St., Rosemead
Mr. Robert Hart, 3919 Rosemead Blvd., Rosemead.
Mr. Verne Reinmuth, 8920 Nevada, Rosemead
The hearing closed at 8:30 p.m.
The attorney explained that if there is a zone change in the
area presently zoned Residential, it would not automatically be
placed in the CBD zone, but must be a zone change to CBD.
V
C/C Minutes
Page Two
1/23/73
11
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen
that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 337 be extended.
Councilman Maude stated he would abstain due to possible conflict
of interest.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Maude
6. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMPASSION DECISION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 53.
Mr. Miller, Director of Planning presented the factual data with
regard to the Planning Commission's denial of this permit to allow
the sale of beer and wine in conjunction with a convenience -
24 hour grocery store to be located at 8609 Garvey Avenue.
Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand
and be sworn in.
The oath was administered by City Clerk Davenport.
The hearing was declared open at 8:47 p.m.
Proponents:
Bob Hill of Cooper Realty, representing the current
property owners.
Mr. Phillip Shaw, District Manager, Stop & Go Markets
Mrs. Mary Malvic, 3024 Walnut Grove Ave., Rosemead
Opponents:
Mrs. Ruth Albert, 8742 Scott St., Rosemead
Mr. Leonard Shpiro, of Leonard's Liquor, 8606 E. Garvey,Rsmd.
Mr. Rudy Aguilar, 2442 Earle St., Rosemead
Mr. L. Garcia, 2429 N. LaPresa, Rosemead
/G Mrs. Mary Willard, 9552 Windon Ave., Temple City
~eVzren Goss Mr. Ronald Nelson, 2462 LaPresa, Rosemead
Mr. Joseph Teresa of the Retail Liquor Association
Mrs. Ethel Wilson - Owner of the Roadrunner, Rosemead
Mr. Matthew Reagan, 2445 N. Walnut Grove Ave., Rosemead.
The hearing was closed at 9:47 p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor
that Conditional Use Permit No. 53 be granted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: Hunter
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The meeting was recessed at 10:02 p.m. It reconvened at 10:16 p.m.
7. STREET IMPROVEMENT: N/S MARSHALL (DELTA-CHARLOTTE). SIDEWALK ONLY.
Mr. Levy stated this proposed street improvement involves
installation of sidewalk only on one property and that the property
owner was notified.
Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand
and be sworn in. There were none.
The hearing was delcared open at 10:17 p.m. There was no response
and it closed immediately.
C/C Minutes
Page Three
1/23/73
0
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen
that we proceed with this improvement as funds are available.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES::: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
SPECIAL PRESENTATION (Not on Agenda)
Alhambra vice-Mayor, Frank Townsend, representing the West
San Gabriel Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross addressed
the Council regarding the Red Cross Blood Program. He presented
a Resolution recently adopted by Alhambra which sets procedures
for implementing an adequate group blood bank for city employees.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen
and unanimously carried that a vote of welcome be extended
Councilman Townsend with assurance that Rosemead will assist in
the Red Cross Blood Program.
NEW BUSINESS
8. RESOLUTION NO. 73-11. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $203,914.06 AND DEMANDS
NUMBERS 13763-13834.
City Treasurer Foutz presented this Resolution by title.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude
that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 73-11 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
9. CLAIM AGAINST CITY: ERIC DEAN, HARRY DEAN, AND MILDRED DEAN.
City Manager Gunn presented this claim with a recommendation from
the City Attorney that it be denied.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike that
the foregoing claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance
carrier.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
10. SET PUBLIC HEARINGS: STAFF RECOMMENDS FEBRUARY 13, 1973
A. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION - CUP NO. 52.
B. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION - CUP NO. 55.
There were no objections and the above public hearings were
set as requested.
f
The meeting recessed at 10:25 p.m. It reconvened at 10:57 p.m.
C/C Minutes
Page Four
1/23/73
COMMUNICATIONS
11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
A. REQUEST BY FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST (FOR BANNER CABLE USE)
City Manager Gunn presented this request for use of banner cables
on Garvey Avenue to advertise a Christian Science Lecture.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike
and unanimously carried to deny the foregoing request and that
the applicants be informed that the banner cables are reserved
for official use of the City only.
12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
A. Mrs. Ruth Albert, 8742 Scott St., Rosemead addressed the Council
on various subjects.
B. Mr. Paul Bezaire, 126 N. Chandler, Monterey Park addressed
the Council with regard to accumulation of garbage.
C. Mrs. LeRoy Young, 7533 E. Garvey Ave., Rosemead, indicated
a protest to Modern Service Co. rates.
D. Mrs. Mary Maloof, 622 Santa Ynez Ln., San Gabriel, addressed
the Council regarding trash accumulation and other problems
with Modern Service Co, dating back to 1967.
A verbatim statement was taken from Mrs. Maloof to enable
the City Attorney to judge whether the City Council can
take any further action on this problem or whether current
court action would prevent intervention by the City at this
time.
Attorney Joehnck also advised the Council that any discussion
with Mr. Paul Bezaire would be out-of-order at this time due
to pending court action.
13. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. City Treasurer Foutz advised the Council of a League convention
to be held Saturday, January 27th in Norwalk.
B. Councilman Pike spoke with regard to preceding statements
on trash service, and advised P".r. & Mrs. Young that there are
optional methods of billing per the amended agreement with
Modern Service Company.
C. Councilman Maude advised the Council that the Rosemead High
School Band is in need of new uniforms stating they are the
only band in the city that carries the name of Rosemead.
The financial need is approximately $7,500 and Councilman Maude
indicated he would like to see Council support of this effort.
Also., Councilman Maude asked that whenever possible,
all trash complaints be fielded by the staff.
There being no further business to come before the Council, It was
moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude and
unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting Adjourned at 11:40 p.m.
(-C ty Clerk Mayor
Cit f Rosemead City of Rosemead