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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 12, 1972
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 Maude.
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend John Clarkson of the
Rosemead Foursquare Gospel Church.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
Absent: Councilmen: None
Ex officio: Davenport, Foutz, Gunn, Joehnck,Miller, Tripepi
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NOVEMBER 28, 1972 - Regular Meeting
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen
and unanimously carried that the minutes of November 28, 1972
be approved as printed.
SPECIAL REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
4. MARIE McMANMON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICE.
Mrs. McManmon informed the Council of the programs of service
offered by Family Counseling Service of West San Gabriel Valley.
5. GIL GILBERT, RE: PROPOSED OFFICE BUILDING - ROSEMEAD SQUARE.
Mr. Gilbert addressed the Council with regard to construction of
a two-story office building which was before the Planning Commission
and delayed until February. He asked that the Council consider
this proposal or request an earlier date for hearing.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike and
carried that the City Council request the Planning Commission, if
possible, to move this case up for earlier consideration; possibly
the first week in January.
Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: Hunter
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. ZONE CHANGE NO. 62. SAN GABRIEL & RUSH. A-1 to C-3.
Mr. Miller, Director of Planning, presented the factual data and
recommendation from the Planning Commission for approval.
Notice as required by law was given and the hearing held at the
time and place specified in the notice.
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 8:27 p.m.
Mr. E1 Hathaway, of Edison Company spoke in favor of this zone change
and informed the Council of the control Edison would keep on development
through deed restrictions.
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The hearing closed at 8:29 p.m.
ORDINANCE NO. 347• APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 62. INTRODUCTION
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONE CHANGE NO.62).
Attorney Joehnck presented this Ordinance by title.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor
that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 347 be introduced.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilman: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
7. APPEAL ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 48. 4325 ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD.
Director of Planning Miller presented the factual data and stated
that this case was heard by the Planning Commission on November 6, 1972
at which time it was denied. At this time, the owner is appealing
to the City Council and requests the Conditional Use Permit be granted.
Notice was given as required and the hearing held at the time and
place specified in the notice.
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 8:33 p.m.
The following people spoke in favor of this Conditional Use Permit
being granted:
Mr. Anthony Micheli - Son of the property owner.
Mr. Ted Strinz - 8941 Mission Drive (a neighbor)
Gary Taylor, Rosemead, Ca.
Mrs. Hermes - Daughter of the property owner.
The hearing was declared closed at 8:50 p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor
that Conditional Use Permit No. 48 be granted for the duration
of the present tenant's (Franklyn Schour) physical use and that
the trailer be removed within 30 days thereafter by the property
owner or by the City at the property owner's expense; and that
the owner sign a statement agreeing to this condition of approval.
Roll Call Vote as follow
AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. ORDINANCE NO. 346. ZONE
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Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
None
None
CHANGE NO. 61. SECOND READING.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONE CHANGE CASE
NO. 61).
Attorney Joehnck presented this Ordinance by title.
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It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike
that Ordinance No. 346 be adopted.
Poll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Hunter, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 72-77• CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $72,023.79 AND DEMANDS
NUMBERS 13595-13669.
City Treasurer Foutz presented this Resolution by title.
Council requested that payment of warrant number 13613 be withheld
until checked by the City Manager.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen
that further reading be waived and Resolution 72-77 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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AWARD OF CONTRACT - LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS.
City Manager Gunn presented the following bids received on
November 30, 1972 for Lighting Improvements at Rosemead City Yard,
Garvey Gym, and Garvey Park Baseball Field with the recommendation
that the low bid of Edwards Electric be accepted and the Mayor
authorized to execute the contract.
Edwards Electric ...............$5,595.00
McCauley Electric 6,243.00
Sherwin Electric 6,879.00
A.E.C. Los Angeles 8,545.00
Smith Electric Supply.......... 91128.00
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor
that the above contract be awarded to Edwards Electric and that
the Mayor be authorized to execute the contract.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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SALE OF SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD PROPERTY.
City Manager Gunn presented information on the bid received for
purchase of City property located at San Gabriel Boulevard at the
southerly end of Walnut Grove Avenue, and recommended the bid of
$100,004 submitted by Bernard Perlin and Stewart A. Riddle be accepted.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike, that
the foregoing recommendation be approved with the condition that
the buyer present a letter to the City by February 15, 1973,
relinquishing all claim to the subject property unless the escrow
shall have closed by January 30, 1973 or sooner as heretofore provided.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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SET PUBLIC HEAR
INGS: STAFF RECOMMENDS JANUARY 9, 1972.
Confirmation of
Assessments:
RIO HONDO AVE.
(W/S - Valley to Marshall): Improvements include
sidewalk and driveway approach.
RIO HONDO AVE.
(E/S - Valley to Steele): Improvements include
sidewalk and driveway approach.
DE ADALENA ST.
(S/S - Rio Hondo to Ellis Lane): Improvements include
sidewalk and driveway approach.
ALLEY
(B/S - East of San Gabriel Blvd. & North of Klingerman):
Improvements include alley gutter.
RALPH ST.
(S/S - Rio Hondo to Ellis Lane): Improvements include
curb, gutter, and driveway approach.
BARTLETT AVENUE
(E/S - Valley to Scott): Improvements include curb,
gutter, sidewalk, and driveway approach.
VALLEY BLVD.
(N/S - Muscatel to West City Limits): Improvements
include sidewalk and driveway approach.
Street Improvements:
STEELE ST. (S/S - Rio Hondo to Hart): Improvements include
sidewalk and driveway approach.
There were no objections and the above hearings were set as requested.
The meeting recessed at 9:18 p.m. It reconvened at 10:50 p.m. with
all Council members present.
COMMUNICATIONS
13. A. LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM MR. EL HATHAWAY.
Mayor Hunter presented a letter from Mr. Hathaway advising the
Council of the necessity to resign from the Rosemead Economic
Development Committee due to reassignment with Edison Company,
effective December 31, 1972.
Mayor Hunter recommended the Council accept this resignation with regret.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen
and unanimously carried that the foregoing resignation be accepted
with a commendation to Mr. Hathaway for all the fine help he has
given Rosemead while District Manager.
B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF DECEMBER CONTRACT CITIES MEETING.
City Manager Gunn presented this announcement and mentioned that
reservations should be made this week.
C. REQUESTS FOR ATTENDANCE AT CPRS CONFERENCE (not on agenda)
Recreation Supervisor, Burbank presented requests for Park Board
and staff attendance at the CPRS Conference to be held March 2 -
March 6, 1973 in San Francisco.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike and
unanimously carried that the foregoing requests be approved.
14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
A. Mr. Elmer Howe, 7726 Highcliff Street, Rosemead, complained
of illegal dumping of dirt and trash in a drainage ditch located
between Graves and Highcliff.
Staff was requested to check into this problem.
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15• MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Councilman Maude introduced discussion of the probability
of a Council Meeting being held on December 26, 1972. Three
members indicated they would be out-of-town, causing lack of
a quorum.
B. Councilman Maude requested that another meeting be scheduled
with Rosemead's utility companies (to include men in authority)
to discuss how to minimize damage to our City's beauty.
C. Councilman Maude mentioned a newspaper article stating the
Local Agency Formation Commission is awaiting information from
Rosemead with regard to our "Sphere Of Influence".
City Manager Gunn assured the Council that he talked with
Ruth Benell of LAFCO just a week ago and she indicated Rosemead
has submitted all necessary paperwork.
D. Councilman Maude asked about the large dirt pile at
Rosemead Park.
City Manager Gunn stated this dirt will be used as fill when the
old Garvey Park Clubhouse is demolished.
E. Councilman Maude stated the School District is setting up
a committee of interested residents and parents, per a School
Board Resolution, to help determine guidelines on education.
He recommended Councilman Pike represent our City on the committee.
Mayor Hunter asked Councilman Pike if he would represent the City
Council. Councilman Pike consented.
F. Councilman Pike asked that a study session be scheduled to
discuss our business (regulatory) license, especially with regard
to trade-in business.
A meeting will be scheduled in February.
G. Councilman Pike asked that the Council reconsider sending a
member of the Planning Commission to the Legislative Conference
in Sacramento. No action was taken at this time.
H. Councilman Taylor asked the status of sidewalk installation
on the west side of Walnut Grove between Marshall & Norwood.
City Manager Gunn stated staff will expedite this project.
I. City Manager Gunn informed the Council that our first
Revenue Sharing check, in the amount of $75,872.00, was received
and has been deposited.
There being no further business to come before the Council, It was
moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude and
unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m.
CITY CLERK - CITY OF ROSEMEAD MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD