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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 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 Andersen.
The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Maude.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
Absent: Councilmen: None
Ex officio: Chambers, Davenport, Foutz, Gunn, Miller, Watson
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 22, 1972 - REGULAR MEETING.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen
and unanimously carried that the minutes of August 22, 1972 be
approved as printed.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
4. MR. LES KEIFER - RETIRED CITY EMPLOYEE.
Mayor Hunter, presented Mr. Keifer with a ceramic plaque and
formal resolution, in behalf of the City Council, commending him
for a fine job and wishing him well in retirement.
RESOLUTION NO. 72-62. HONORING AND THANKING LESTER KEIFER.
Mayor Hunter read this resolution in full.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude and
unanimously carried that Resolution 72-62 be adopted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Street Improvements:
5. NO. ANGELUS AVE., W/S, (RUSH-KEIM).
Mr. Chambers stated the following proposed improvements involve
installation of Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk, and Driveway Approach and
that all affected property owners have been notified of this hearing.
Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand
and be sworn in.
The hearing was declared open at 8:08 P.M. No one responded and
it closed immediately.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen
and unanimously carried that we proceed with this improvement as
funds are available.
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Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: I Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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6. NO. ANGELUS AVE., W/S, (KEIM-GRAVES).
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Mr. Chambers stated the following proposed improvements involve
installation of Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk and that all affected
property owners have been notified of this hearing.
Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand
and be sworn in.
The hearing was declared open at 8:09 P.M. No one responded and
it closed immediately.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike
and unanimously carried 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
7. NO. ANGELUS AVE., W/S, (GRAVES - KLINGERMAN).
Mr. Chambers stated the following proposed improvements involve
installation of Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk, and Driveway Approach and
that all affected property owners have been notified of this hearing.
Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand
and be sworn in.
The hearing was declared open at 8:10 P.M. No one responded and
it closed immediately.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor and
unanimously carried 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
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was none.
NEW BUSINESS
8. RESOLUTION NO. 72-63. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $132,222.01 AND DEMANDS
NUMBERS 13147-13240.
Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen
and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and
Resolution No. 72-63 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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9. ORDINANCE NO. 343. ADOPTING ELECTRICAL CODE BY REFERENCE.
INTRODUCTION AND SETTING OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 10, 1972.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 50022.2 ET SEQ OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE AS CONTAINED IN THE 1972 EDITION
OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE PUBLISHED BY BUILDING NEWS,
INC., AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
Attorney Watson presented this Ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived, Ordinance
No. 343 be introduced, and that the public hearing be set for
October 10, 1972.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
10. AWARD OF CONTRACT/ZAPOPAN PARK LANDSCAPING - PHASE II CONSTRUCTION.
Mr. Gunn presented a list of bids received on August 28, 1972 for
the above contract and recommended the contract be awarded to
United Sprinkler Company, the low bidder, in the amount of $27,943.00.
Council discussed using Redevelopment funds for this project.
Attorney Watson stated this would be permissable.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike and
unanimously carried that the contract be awarded to the low bidder
as recommended by staff.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude and
unanimously carried that the City assign the above contract to the
Redevelopment Agency and advance the funds to the Agency in the
form of a loan to be repaid as funds are available with 7% interest.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
11. RENEWAL OF CONTRACT/DUKE'S LANDSCAPE SERVICE.
Mr. Gunn presented Duke's Landscaping Service proposal to renew
the existing contract at existing prices with an addition of $75.00
for Central Business District Sidewalk maintenance; and recommended
approval by the Council.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor and
unanimously carried that this agreement be renewed for one year at
existing prices with the addition stated and that the Mayor be
authorized to execute.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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There was discussion on the option for renewal of the existing
Street Sweeping Contract with United Sweeping Service.
Mayor Hunter asked the City Attorney if the City can reject
the bids as authorized at last meeting and extend the existing
contract.
Attorney Watson stated this would be permissable.
No further action was taken at this time.
DISCUSSION OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM/CITY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
Mr. Richard Diaz, 2403 San Gabriel Blvd. Rosemead (Community Center)
presented comments on this subject in behalf of Mr. Dave Froba,
Director of the Bienvenidos Community Center.
Mr. Gunn read the proposal from Bienvenidos in full.
Mayor Hunter presented the Council's response to this proposal in '
the form of a Policy Statement.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
13. PLANNING COMMISSION:
A. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 60. SEPT. 26, 1972•
There being no objections, Mayor Hunter set the above hearing
as requested.
COMMUNICATIONS
14. A. STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS/POMONA FREEWAY WIDENING.
Mr. Gunn presented this letter informing the City of a Design Hearing
to be held by the State of California, Division of Highways to discuss
the proposed widening of the Pomona Freeway, Route 60, from Mednik
Avenue to 0.20 miles east of Rosemead Boulevard in the Cities of
Montebello, Monterey Park, Rosemead, South E1 Monte, and County areas.
He stated this was an informative item and that no representation
at the meeting was necessary.
B. CONTRACT CITIES ASSN./ANNOUNCING MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 20TH.
Mr. Gunn presented this announcement and stated the City Clerk will
make reservations on Friday for those interested.
C. LETTERS RECEIVED FROM MRS. LILLIAN SACCO AND MRS. DORIS KARNES.
Mr. Gunn introduced these letters and Mayor Hunter indicated they
would be responded to at the next meeting.
Mayor Hunter recessed the meeting at 8:40 P.M
15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
It reconvened at 8:45 P.M
A. Mrs. Anna Tobias, 409 So. 5th St., Alhambra spoke with regard
to the City Redevelopment Agency.
B. Sarah Sloan, Claudia St., Rosemead addressed the Council with
regard to Cities being asked to honor United Nations Day on
October 24th. She presented material in opposition to the
United Nations and asked that the City of Rosemead not act on
the request to celebrate this day.
Council stated that to their knowledge, United Nations Day has
never been declared in Rosemead.
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C. Michele & Antonette Macchia, 8725 Steele St., Rosemead
approached the Council with regard to their property
located at 8857 Mission Drive which the City needs to
acquire for street widening purposes. They are not happy
with the offer to date.
Mr. Gunn explained 'a new appraisal has been requested and
Mayor Hunter suggested Mr. & Mrs. Macchia obtain their own
private appraisal for comparison.
Council reouested a written report from the City appraiser.
D. Residents of Hart, Ralph, and Guess Streets presented the
Council with a petition requesting action be taken regarding
"a nuisance consisting of three adult Dobermann Pinscher
dogs plus three partly grown pups" at 9136 Guess Street.
Mr. Gunn explained this petition is sufficient for the
Sheriff's office to take action in abatement of this nuisance.
E. Mr. Dave Froba, Director of Bienvenidos Community Center
spoke with regard to the proposal presented in agenda item
#12. Lengthy discussion followed during which the Council
repeated the points stated previously in Its Policy Statement.
F. Mrs. Doris Karnes, 4619 Doreen, El Monte spoke with regard to
action taken at last Council Meeting on property located at
8857 Mission Drive owned by Mr. & Mrs. Macchia.
Attorney Watson stated no condemnation case has been filed to
date and that the action last meeting authorizing acquisition
is a necessary step in case the improvement proceeds to a point
where possession is required.
G. Mr. Richard Carmen, 807 King Street, San Gabriel spoke in
opposition to the Redevelopment Agency and discussed school taxes.
Mayor Hunter recessed the meeting at 10:00 P.M.
The Meeting reconvened at 10:10 P.M.
16.
H. Mrs. Lillian Sacco, 3220 N. Walnut Grove Avenue addressed the
Council with regard to persons of Spanish surname and on past
annexations.
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
A. Mr. Gunn requested authorization to advertise sale of City owned
property located at the intersection of San Gabriel Blvd. and
Walnut Grove Avenue.
Council requested this be placed on the next agenda.
B. Councilman Maude referred to a memorandum received from the
Park Supervisor with regard to protection against graffiti
on walls at City Hall, and a recommendation that the exterior
concrete block and rock surfaces of City Hall be coated with a
masonry surface coating which enables easier removal of graffiti;
the cost being approximately $1,700.
It was suggested that other sources be contacted to be sure
we are getting the best price possible.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike and
carried to coat City Hall walls per staff recommendation at a
maximum cost of $2,000; to be accomplished as soon as possible.
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Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilman: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Hunter
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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be adjourned. Meeting adjourned
MAYOR
CITY OF ROSEMEAD