CC - 11-14-72CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 14, 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 Pike.
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Virgil Wickman of the
Neighborhood Covenant Church.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike. Taylor
Absent: Councilman: None
Ex officio: Davenport, Foutz, Gunn, Levi, Miller, Watson
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 24, 1972 - REGULAR MEETING
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen
and carried that the minutes of October 24, 1972 be approved as printed.
Councilman Pike abstained due to absence at the last meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4. AWARD OF STREET SWEEPING CONTRACT.
City Manager presented information on the 5 bids received on
October 19, 1972 and read a letter from United Sweeping Service
dated November 1, 1972 stating it is the desire and intention of
United Sweeping Service to assign the sweeping contract with the
City of Rosemead, if awarded to them, over to Mr. Robert O'Connor
doing business as San Gabriel Valley Sweeping Service.
Bids received were as follows:
United Sweeping Service $32,311.00
Baker's Sweeper Service 38,717.20
AAA Sweeping 44,340.00
R.F. Dickson Co., Inc. 46,142.00
E1 Monte Equipment Co. 49,488.00
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike and
carried that the Street Sweeping Contract be awarded to the low
bidder, in the amount of $32,311.00, and that assignment of the
contract to Mr. Robert O'Connor of San Gabriel Valley Sweeping
Service be authorized.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Andersen
Councilman Andersen stated he would abstain due to possible
conflict of interest.
5. RESOLUTION NO. . ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT.
Mayor Hunter stated letters have been received objecting to this
traffic regulation and placed this item on the next agenda in order
to give it further study.
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NEW BUSINESS
6. RESOLUTION NO. 72-71. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $107,558.27
AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 13444-13542.
City Treasurer Foutz presented this Resolution by title.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived and
Resolution No. 72-71 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
7. ACCEPTANCE OF BID FOR CITY PROPERTY.
City Manager Gunn presented information on the bid received
for purchase of city property located at Rosemead Blvd. and Marshall
and recommended that the bid of $25,000 from Perry D. Edson, Inc.
be accepted.
The purchase offer was discussed and due to concern with certain
options, it was the corsensus of the Council that the City Manager
be instructed to negotiate terms and report back to the Council.
8.
SET PUBLIC
HEARING FOR ZONE
CHANGE NO. 61 FOR NOVEMBER 28, 1972:
There were
no objections and
the hearing was set as requested.
9.
APPOINTMENT
OF PLANNING AND
TRAFFIC COMMISSIONERS.
The Council recessed to a personnel session at 8:27 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:13 p.m.
Mayor Hunter stated it was his pleasure to reappoint Mr. Robert Wilson
and Mr. John Dauer to the Planning Commission for full 2 year terms.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen
and unanimously carried that the foregoing appointments be ratified.
Mayor Hunter stated that due to the vacancy created by Mr. Higuchi,
he wished to appoint Mr. Sam D. Spillers III to the Traffic Commission
to complete his term. Said term to expire February, 1973.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike and
unanimously carried that the foregoing appointment be -ratified.
Mayor Hunter recessed the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:17 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS 10 minute time limit per person
10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
A. MEMO FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING.
City Manager Gunn presented this request from the Planning Commission
asking that the Council consider sending a representative from the
Planning Commission to the Legislative Conference of the Contract
Cities Association to be held in Sacramento on January 17-18, 1973.
It was the feeling of the majority of the Council that this conference
is intended for attendance by City Council members and the request
was denied.
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11.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
A. Mrs. Rose Campbell, 9357 E. Marshall, Rosemead addressed the Council
with regard to the area being considered for redevelopment near
Rosemead Square, showing particular concern in the extension of
Marshall Street.
It was explained that absolutely nothing is firm at this time
and that on Thursday, November 16, 1972 there will be a discussion
and information session on the subject.
12. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
A. Councilman Pike referred to an Ordinance recently adopted by the
City of Arcadia relating to property maintenance regulations and
stated he felt the City of Rosemead would benefit from an
ordinance of this type to aid unsightliness.
Mayor Hunter asked that a copy of this ordinance be given to
each Councilman for further study.
B. Councilman Pike stated he has been approached by property owners
who recently presented a petition against dogs in the area
complaining that the problem has not been alleviated.
Mr. Levi explained that the Health Officer is pursuing this
and that the matter has not been dropped.
C. Councilman Maude made reference to Temple City Blvd. southbound at
the freeway and to the fact we have two lanes southbound, but at
the freeway there is only one lane onto the freeway. He stated
he would like to see the State make some changes to avoid a possible
hazard especially next month when the racing season begins.
City Manager Gunn was asked to give the matter immediate attention.
D. Councilman Maude indicated displeasure at some of the utility
company installations and requested a roundtable discussion be
arranged for discussion of same in Rosemead.
Mayor Hunter asked the City Manager to set up a meeting with
himself, Councilman Maude, and the utility companies.
E. Councilman Maude mentioned that with regard to High School Districts,
Rosemead is often forgotten especially in newspaper articles and
suggested that perhaps including Rosemead in the School District
title might help.
F. Councilman Maude stated he has been approached by a citizen who
is required to put in sidewalks asking if it is possible to post
a note in place of the usual cash deposit, certificate of deposit,
or bond.
Mayor Hunter asked Attorney Watson to research this and report
back to the Council.
G. Mayor Hunter stated he asked the City Attorney to prepare a
Resolution asking the State of California to allocate revenue
sharing funds on a population formula.
RESOLUTION NO. 72-72. REVENUE SHARING
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING
THAT THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BY LAW PROVIDE FOR THE ALLOCATION OF
REVENUE SHARING FUNDS AMONG UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ON AN OPTIONAL
FORMULA BASIS AS AUTHORIZED UNDER THE STATE AND LOCAL ASSISTANCE
ACT OF 1972.
Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title.
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It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived and
Resolution No. 72-72 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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 9:43 p.m.
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