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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 26, 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 Taylor,
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Kenneth Harry of the
First Baptist Church.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
Absent: Councilmen: None
Ex officio: Chambers, Davenport, Foutz, Gunn, Joehnck, Miller
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 12, 1972 - REGULAR MEETING
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike and
unanimously carried that the minutes of September 12, 1972 be
approved as printed.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
4. MR. HAROLD BURRIS - PLANNING COMMISSIONER.
Mayor Hunter explained that Mr. Burris was unable to attend this
meeting and asked that this presentation be made October 10, 1972•
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. ZONE CHANGE NO. 60. R-1 to R-3. 4205 & 4211 NO. WALNUT GROVE AVE.
Mr. Miller presented the factual data and recommendation from
the Planning Commission for approval.
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 8:05 P.M.
The applicant, Mr. Robert Hirsh presented information regarding
the proposed improvements and requested approval by the Council.
The hearing closed at 8:07 P.M.
ORDINANCE NO. 344. APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 60. INTRODUCTION
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONE CHANGE NO. 60).
Attorney Joehnck presented this Ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived and Ordinance
No. 344 be introduced.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE SALE OF CITY PROPERTY.
Mr. Gunn presented this request to advertise sale of property
located at San Gabriel Blvd. & Walnut Grove Ave., and recommended the
property be advertised at a minimum price of $100,000.00 with
purchaser obligated to construct a dining house and appurtenant
uses on the property within two years.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen
and unanimously carried that the City Manager be authorized to
advertise sale of this property with stipulations as stated in
the recommendation.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
7. RESPONSE TO LETTER SUBMITTED BY MRS. DORIS KARNES.
Mayor Hunter presented this letter dated September 9, 1972 which
is critical of the newsletter. He responded to the request for
space in the next newsletter; stating, legal opinion is that the
City is not obligated to provide individual groups with space in
the newsletter and that the Council would adhere to this policy.
8. RESPONSE TO MEMORANDUM SUBMITTED BY MRS. LILLIAN SACCO.
Mayor Hunter made reference to this memo dated September 12, 1972
which requested a written reply. Due to the absence of Mrs. Sacco,
a letter of response was presented to Mr. Pete Sacco.
NEW BUSINESS
9. RESOLUTION NO. 72-64. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $91,250.33 AND DEMANDS
NUMBERS 13241-13292.
City Treasurer Foutz presented this Resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived and
Resolution No. 72-64 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
10. MR. JIM GUNN, DISTRICT MANAGER OF TELE-COMMUNICATIONS, INCORPORATED.
REPORTING STATUS OF CATV SYSTEM.
Mr. Gunn made reference to the recent purchase of Nationwide
Cablevision by Tele-Communications which has caused some administrative
delay. He stated a "Regional Concept of Policies" is being
developed which will set up priorities, and that application has
been made to Pacific Telephone for pole contacts in Rosemead. He
requested he be permitted to make another progress report in about
30 days.
11. CONSIDERATION FOR EXTENDING CONTRACT: UNITED SWEEPING SERVICE.
Councilman Andersen withdrew from participation in this matter
due to possible conflict of interest.
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It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Mayor Hunter, but failed,
that the existing Street Sweeping Contract be extended for 6 months;
at which time performance of the Contractor will be reviewed.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Hunter, Pike
NOES: Councilmen: Maude, Taylor
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Andersen
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The City Manager was instructed to readvertise for Street Sweeping
bids with changes in the specifications.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
12. PLANNING COMMISSION: SET PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR OCTOBER 10, 1972.
A. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 59•
B. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO MUNICIPAL CODE: ADDITIONAL UNITS/DEEP LOTS.
There being no objection, Mayor Hunter set the above hearings
for October 10, 1972.
13. TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
A. VISIBILITY: KLINGERMAN ST. & DR. OPPOSITE PALJAY AVE., LA PRESA
AVE., & BARTLETT AVE.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented this report and recommendation
from the Traffic Commission that forty (40) feet of red, curb
marking be placed for approach traffic west of, and ten (10) feet
of red curb markings east of three drives located on the south
side of Klingerman Street; aiding visibility and turning movements
at these commercial drives.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike and
unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be approved.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
B. SPEED RESTRICTIONS: DELTA AVE. BETWEEN VALLEY AND MARSHALL.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented this report and recommendation
from the Traffic Commission that 25 mile per hour signs be placed
at Valley Blvd, for southbound traffic and at Marshall Street for
northbound traffic in order to aid traffic enforcement, and eliminate
the speed problem.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen
and unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be approved.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
14. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS: OCTOBER 10, 1972
S/S VALLEY BETWEEN DELTA AND WALNUT GROVE
There being no objections, Mayor Hunter set the above hearing
as requested.
The meeting was recessed at 8:37 P.M. It reconvened at 8:43 P.M.
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SPECIAL REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
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Mayor Hunter stated he received this late request, not on the
agenda, from citizens wishing to address the Council with regard
to their trash pick-up.
A. Mr. Leonard Lebetkin, 3053 N. San Gabriel Blvd., Rosemead
indicated his displeasure with the service and charges by
Modern Service Company; especially the increased charge for
special services.
After much discussion, the Council took the following action:
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor
and unanimously carried that the allowable rate increase for
special services (fork lift) by Modern Service Company be limited
to $1.10, increasing the monthly charge from $5.00 to $6.10 per
weekly pick-up.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
B. Mr. Saul Davidson, 3953 Gernert St., Rosemead stated he too
was unhappy with the special services charge and commented on the
need of these services due to the heavy load of the big trucks.
Mr. Davidson was informed that according to the contract with
Modern Service Company, he may elect to utilize residential
rates in lieu of commercial rates.
C. Mr. Paul Bezaire, of Park Monterey stated objection to the
special service charge and that citizens are not able to obtain
their own trash service.
The meeting recessed at 9:20 P.M. It reconvened at 9:25 P.M.
Mrs. Ruth Albert, 8742 Scott St., Rosemead interjected at this
time commenting on various items including the contract with
Modern Service Co., redevelopment, senior citizen care, Edison
development, Mexico & Zapopan Sister City, City employees, and
local OAS offices.
15. A. MRS. DORIS KARNES - LETTER DATED SPETEMBER 16, 1972.
Mrs. Karnes presented this letter in full which referred to
condemnation of property.
Mayor Hunter informed Mrs. Karnes that the code sections she
referred to in her letter had been adopted by the Rosemead City
Council by reference in the Redevelopment plan.
16. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
A. Mrs. Wilda Walsh, 2547 Bartlett, Rosemead asked to be on
record in favor of Redevelopment plans as they are.
B. Mrs. Anna Tobias, 409 So. 5th St., Alhambra spoke in opposition
to the Redevelopment project.
C. Mrs. Lillian Sacco, 3320 No. Walnut Grove Ave., Rosemead
requested the City of Rosemead participate in the observance of
United Nations Day and noted Presidents who have issued pro-
clamations for the U.N.
D. Mr. Robert Palmini, 3156 San Gabriel Blvd., Rosemead, addressed
the Council and stated he is in favor of Redevelopment.
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E. Mr. Jerry Emig, City of Commerce, stated opposition to
the United Nations. He presented material to the Clerk.
F. Mrs. Sarah Sloan, 1429 Claudia, Rosemead presented information
in opposition to the United Nations and UNICEF Christmas cards.
G. Mr. Richard Carmen, 807 King St., San Gabriel and President
of Project STRIP, spoke in opposition to Redevelopment. He
informed the Council of a meeting to be held at the San Gabriel
High School, at 7:45 P.M. Friday at the Little Theatre.
H. Mrs. Lillian Sacco, 3320 No. Walnut Grove Ave., Rosemead
presented the Clerk with material with regard to UNICEF
Christmas Cards.
I. Mrs. Gladysz, 4008 Bartlett, Rosemead, addressed the Council
with regard to Street improvements at Valley and Bartlett.
Mrs. Gladysz was informed the majority of people had requested
these improvements and they have been ordered in by the Council.
J. Mrs. Doris Karnes, 4619 Doreen, E1 Monte, spoke in regard
to use of the newsletter.
K. Mrs. Ruth Albert, 8742 Scott St., Rosemead complained that
she doesn't receive the newsletter at home. The Mayor asked
that the mailing list be checked.
L. Mrs. Lillian Sacco, 3220 No. Walnut Grove Ave., Rosemead
addressed the Council in regard to the letter of response to
her memo of 9/12/72. She spoke of cost of the General Plan
in Rosemead and in other cities.
M. Mr. Robert Palmini, 3156 San Gabriel Blvd., Rosemead spoke
again in behalf of the Redevelopment Project.
17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
A. City Manager Gunn presented a request from the County
Registrar-Recorder's office asking that they be allowed to
use the City Hall Lobby on Saturday, October 7th and Sunday,
October 8th for voter registration.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen
and unanimously carried that the County be authorized to use
the City Hall Lobby as requested subject to providing adequate
liability insurance and that they have a responsible person in
attendance who will also see that the building is secured.
B. Councilman Pike presented a request from Mr. Ralph Strinz
of Mission Drive, for sidewalks in front of his property.
The City Manager will report on this item at the next meeting.
The meeting was recessed at 10:35 P.M. It reconvened at 10:40 P.y
Mayor Hunter thanked Councilman Pike and Maude for driving a
great distance today in order to attend the meeting tonight.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Mayor Hunter adjourned the meeting at 10:41 P.M.
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CLERK OS A MA UR - U 11'r Ur' ROSr 'AU
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COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
FROM: CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 26, 1972
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A correction had to be made on item #3, page 1, of the minutes and
per welcome suggestions, I made the following changes in wording:
#6. 2nd by Councilman Andersen.
#11. ....due to possible conflict of interest.
#11. The City Manager was instructed.... add: with changes
in the specifications.
Under Special Request to Address the Council: Page four.
A. in motion, add: per weekly pick-up
B. (wording changed) - Mr. Davidson was informed that according
to the contract with Modern Service Company, he may elect to
utilize the residential rates in lieu of commercial rates.
October 3, 1972
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