CC - 08-22-72CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 22, 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 Kenneth Mathis of the
Rosemead Church of Christ.
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 8, 1972 - REGULAR MEETING
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor
and unanimously carried that the minutes of August 8, 1972 be
approved as printed.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Mr. Foutz, as Chairman of the Sister City Committee, introduced
Oscar Amaro and Francisco Ordaz, Jr., winners of the recent
Sister City Art Contest. The young men were presented letters
of recognition and tie tacks by the Council. Pictures were taken.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Street Improvements:
Mr. Chambers stated the following proposed improvements involve
sidewalks and that all affected property owners have been notified.
4. MARSHALL, N/S, WALNUT GROVE TO EARLE.
Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand
and be sworn in. No one responded.
The hearing was declared open at 8:11 P.M. No one responded and
it closed immediately.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude 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
5. MARSHALL, N/S, EARLE TO DELTA.
Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand
and be sworn in. No one responded.
The hearing was declared open at 8:13 P.M. No one responded and
it closed immediately.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, 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:
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AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 342. APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 58. R-1 to C-3•
ROSEMEAD & IVAR. 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. 58).
Attorney Watson 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. 342 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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RESPONSE TO 4 POINT REQUEST REGARDING COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT.
Mayor Hunter responded in full to the 4 point request presented
by Doris Karnes at the meeting of August 8, 1972•
NEW BUSINESS
8. RESOLUTION NO. 72-58. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $64,564.16 AND DEMANDS
NUMBERS 13061-13146.
Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor
and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and
Resolution No. 72-58 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
9. RESOLUTION NO. 72-59• LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TAX.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TAX WITHIN THE ROSEMEAD
DISTRICT NUMBER ONE.
Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by
and unanimously carried that further reading
Resolution No. 72-59 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
OF ROSEMEAD LEVYING
CITY MAINTENANCE
title only.
,ouncilman Andersen
be waived and
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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10. RESOLUTION NO. 72-60
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LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TAX.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
LEVYING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TAX WITHIN THE ROSEMEAD CITY
LIGHTING DISTRICT.
Attorney Watson presented this Resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived and
Resolution No. 72-60 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
11. RESOLUTION NO. 72-61. AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR ROAD
PURPOSES AND ORDERING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS.
Mr. Gunn informed the Council that staff has proceeded with the
acquisition of right-of-way on Mission Drive between Ivar Avenue
and the west City Limits (Rubio Wash) and has acquired all but
this one parcel by gratis dedication. That being 8857 Mission Drive.
It was confirmed that all effort. to acquire dedication has been
expended and that acquisition is necessary to insure traffic safety
in this area.
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. 72-61 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
12. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. MISSION DRIVE
IMPROVEMENT, (Ivar-Rubio Wash).
Mr. Gunn presented this agreement and recommended approval.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor
and unanimously carried that the preceeding agreement be approved
and the Mayor authorized to execute.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
13. APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR
STREET SWEEPING BIDS.
Mr. Gunn presented these specifications with corrections as follow:
Page 1 - #3 should be deleted; Page 2 - on the bottom line, Valley
Boulevard be changed to San Bernardino Freeway; and on Page 4, the
first paragraph referring to CBD Sidewalk be deleted.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen
and unanimously carried that the Street Sweeping Specifications
as corrected be approved and authorization be given to advertise'.
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14. DELTA/GARVEY BUDGET REQUEST.
Mr. Gunn presented this request for $7,000 which would cover additional
oost to completely upgrade the Delta/Garvey intersection by adding
Type-17 standards, including an increase of 8" to 12" signal lenses.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude
that the foregoing improvement be authorized.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike that
the foregoing motion be amended; that the City loan the Redevelopment
Agency $10,000 at 7% interest to be repaid from the first available
Redevelopment Agency funds collected; for the purpose of upgrading
the Delta/Garvey intersection.
Roll Call Vote as follows: (On The Amendment)
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Roll Call Vote as follows: (On Original Motion)
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
15. APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN DISTRIBUTION.
Mr. Gunn presented this request to establish Council Policy regarding
distribution and over-the-counter sales of the General Plan with a
recommended procedure for the orderly distribution.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike
and unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be approved
and that the cost of the general plan be $2.90 plus tax.
16. APPOINTMENT OF VOTING DELEGATE AT LEAGUE CONFERENCE.
Mr. Gunn presented the letter from the League of California Cities
asking each City Council to designate a voting delegate and an
alternate for the League Conference; October 15-18, 1972.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor
and unanimously carried that Mayor Hunter be Voting Delegate and
Councilman Maude be Alternate.
17. REQUEST FOR RECLASSIFICATION OF PARK MAINTENANCE POSITION.
Mr. Gunn presented the foregoing request which would reclassify
one Park Maintenance position to Senior Park Maintenance Man with
an annual increase of approximately $5+6.00. He stated funds
are available for the balance of this fiscal year due to a vacant
position.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude
that the foregoing request be approved.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
18. HEARING OFFICER'S REPORT - THE NIGHT CLUB
Mr. Gunn presented the above report in full and recommended issuance
of the license subject to conditions stated.
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It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike
and unanimously carried, that we accept the foregoing report and
grant the license as recommended.
HEARING OFFICER'S REPORT - THE 3-P's
Mr. Gunn presented the above report and recommended issuance of
the license subject to conditions stated.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen
and unanimously carried that we accept the foregoing report and
grant the license as recommended.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
A. ENCINITA AVENUE BETWEEN LOWER AZUSA ROAD AND MISSION DRIVE -
ADDITIONAL BOULEVARD STOPS.
Traffic Engineer presented this report to the Council as
an information item only and reported the Traffic Commission
is recommending denial at this time.
B. VALLEY BOULEVARD AND FIRST CITY BANK DRIVEWAY EAST OF
ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD - VISIBILITY
Mr. Envall, Traffic Engineer presented this report and
recommendation from the Traffic Commission regarding a visi-
bility problem at Valley Blvd. and the First City Bank
with.suggested modifications to eliminate the problem;
including red curb marking, changes to the curb line which
would give more width to the driveway passage, and installation
of a stop and stop bar on the driveway exit.
During discussion, Council felt the Bank should pay for the
stop bar as it is on private property. Mr. Envall stated
he felt this would be agreeable.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen
and unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be
approved.
C. TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD NORTH OF ABILENE STREET - TIME LIMIT PARKING
Traffic Engineer Envall presented this report and recommendation
from the Traffic Commission that in order to provide a two-way
left turn, facilitating ease and protection of traffic movement,
a two-hour time limit parking regulation be approved for the
east side of Temple City Boulevard from Abilene Street to a
point 287 feet northerly.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen,
and unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be
approved.
D. TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD, SOUTH OF ABILENE - RED CURB MARKING.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented an oral report and
recommendation from the Traffic Commission that 30 feet
of red curbing be placed on the east side of Temple City
Boulevard south of Abilene Street to the first driveway
south, thereby aiding visibility for exiting onto Abilene St.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude
and unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be
approved.
Mayor Hunter recessed the meeting at 8:50 P.M. It reconvened
at 8:53 P.M.
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21. A. City Manager Gunn presented a letter of claim received today
(8/22/72) from Mr. D.C. Troedson in behalf of his son, Mark
Troedson who was hurt while playing at the fort in Rosemead
Park August 11, 1972. He recommended the City deny liability
and refer to our Insurance Carrier.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen
and unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be approved.
22. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
A. The following people spoke in regard to the employment opportunities
of the City with regard to Mexican-American people; and the resig-
nation of Norma Ochoa-Niekamp.
Mr. David Froba, 616 112 Graves, Monterey Park.
Director of Bienvenidos Community Center
Mrs. Alice Ocana, 2664 Falling Leaf, Rosemead.
Mr. Richard Diaz, 2403 San Gabriel Blvd., Rosemead.
Ms. Elena Perez, 3343 N. Bartlett, Rosemead.
Mr. Arturis Sandoval, 8117 E. Graves, Rosemead.
Mr. Gunn informed the audience a study has been made and copies
are available which analyzes recruitment, screening and placement
of applicants and employees with Spanish surnames.
B. The following people spoke in III = to the Redevelopment Agency.
Mr. Robert Sandoval, 2449 La Presa, Rosemead.
Mr. Carlos Estrada, 2412 N. Delta, Rosemead.
Ms. Doris Karnes, 4619 Doreen Avenue, E1 Monte.
Ms. Anna Tobias, 409 So. 5th St., Alhambra.
Mr. Richard Carmen, 807 King Street, San Gabriel.
President of the California Taxpayers & Renters Association
Mayor Hunter recessed the meeting at 9:46 P.M. It reconvened
at 9:57 P.M.
Mr. Robert Blakley, 8308 E. Dorothy, Rosemead.
Mr. Blakley also urged a pedestrian crossing be put in
at the Walnut Grove access gate to Willard School. He
reported high weeds on property located at Rush & Walnut Grove.
Ms. Maria S. Redd, 3343 N. Evelyn, Rosemead
Mr. W.B. O'Connor, 4635 Fendyke, Rosemead.
Mr. O'Connor made suggestions regarding the newsletter
and thanked the Council for proceeding with the Mission
Drive improvement.
Mr. Ken Britt, 9077 Argo Place, Rosemead.
C. Mr. Bob Bennington, 4226 N. Bartlett, Rosemead; representing the
Rosemead Jay Cees, addressed the Council with regard to the deposit
required for the Zapopan Community Center in the amount of $30.00
Mr. Bennington was informed that if the Hall if left clean, the
$30.00 will be refunded.
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D. Mr. Al Gabrick, 8546 E1 Camino Drive, Rosemead, addressed the
Council and stated opposition to Zone Change No. 59•
Mr. Gabrick was informed the Planning Commission will meet
on this Zone Change first, and if approved it will be referred
to the City Council for final approval.
22. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. Councilman Pike asked the status of a report request regarding
animal regulations.
City Manager Gunn stated the report will be made at the earliest
possible time.
B. Councilman Pike also responded to several of the comments made
during Oral Communications From The Audience and of the job
opportunities that would open with redevelopment.
C. Councilman Maude commented on the excellent job being done by the
Rosemead Chamber of Commerce and commended the Chamber for helping
in continuing the policy of no business license.
D. Councilman Maude stated he felt we have lost a loyal and dedicated
employee in Mr. Les Keifer and requested suitable recognition for him.
E. Councilman Maude referred his third comment to Attorney Watson
regarding Rapid Transit District type voting for corridor representatiol
The vote is allocated according to assessed valuation. Councilman
Maude feels it should be according to population. He questions
if this is subject to challenge.
Attorney Watson stated he will take this under submission and
report back to the Council.
There being no further business to come before the Council, It was
moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude and unani-
mously carried that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned
at 10:47 P.M.
~CJTY CLERK r MAYOR
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