CC - 08-08-72CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 8, 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 Mayor pro tem Pike.
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Kenneth Mathis of the
Rosemead Church of Christ.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Pike, Taylor
Absent: Councilmen: Maude
Ex officio: Chambers, Davenport, Gunn, Miller, Watson
It was noted that Councilman Maude would be late due to attendance
at another city sponsored activity.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 25, 1972 - REGULAR MEETING
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor
and carried that the minutes of July 25, 1972 be approved as
printed.
Councilman Andersen abstained due to absence from that meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. ZONE CHANGE NO. 58• R-1 TO C-3. ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD & IVAR AVENUE.
Mr. Miller presented the factual data, and the 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 8:08 P.M.
Mr. John Samp, Administrator of the Alhambra Psychiatric Hospital -
1930 Endicott Road, San Marino - spoke in favor of this Zone.Change.
The Hearing closed at 8:10 P.M.
ORDINANCE NO. 342. APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 58. INTRODUCTION
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 introduced.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Maude
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Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard on any of the
following hearings (agenda items 5-7) to please stand and be sworn in.
The oath was administered by City Clerk Davenport.
Mr. Chambers stated the following proposed improvements involve
sidewalk, sidewalk fill-in, and driveway approaches and that all
affected property owners have been notified.
5. GARVEY AVNEUE, S/S, WALNUT GROVE TO LA PRESA.
Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand.
The hearing was declared open at 8:15 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.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Maude
6. GARVEY AVENUE, N/S, ROSEMEAD PLACE TO SULLIVAN.
Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand.
The hearing was declared open at 8:16 P.M.
Doris Karnes, 9047 E. Garvey (business) was concerned that her property
was involved. It was clarified that the boundaries were Rosemead Place
to Sullivan, and not Rosemead Boulevard to Sullivan.
Mr. Earle Vonbatsch, 9011 E. Garvey asked the expense of this improvement
to him.
Mr. Chambers explained the cost to Mr. Vonbatsch.
The hearing closed at 8:18 P.M.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, 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, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Maude
7. GARVEY AVENUE, S/S, STINGLE TO RIVER.
Mayor Hunter requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand.
The hearing was declared open at 8:19 P.M.
Mr.. Ervine Wolfe, 8924 E. Garvey stated that he received notice with
another address.
Attorney Watson informed Mr. Wolfe that since his property was also
posted and he was in fact at this meeting, he is properly.notified.
The hearing was closed at 8:21 P.M.
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It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen,
and unanimously carried that we proceed with this improvement as
funds are available.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Maude
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. ORDINANCE NO. 341. APPROVING ANNEXATION NO. 41. SECOND READING.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY
DESIGNATED AS "ANNEXATION NUMBER 41" TO THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD.
Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike
and unanimously carried that further.reading be waived and
Ordinance No. 341 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Maude
9. REPORT - VALLEY BOULEVARD UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROLS.
Mr. Gunn presented this report which involves signal upgrading
as well as striping and signing changes on Valley Boulevard, and
recommended approval of the concept and authorization of planning.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen,
and unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be approved.
NEW BUSINESS
10. RESOLUTION NO. 72-57• CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD x(86 SUS-3~
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $ 676 ~
AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 12963-1-4$59.13060-
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. 72-57 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Maude
11. AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE TAX DEEDED LAND.
Mr. Gunn presented a report on this tax deeded property located
adjacent to the Southern California Edison Company right-of-way
lines south of Fern Avenue and west of Angelus Avenue; with the
recommendation that Council execute the agreement and authorize
staff to proceed with the purchase.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor and
unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be approved;
staff authorized to purchase; and the Mayor authorized to execute
the agreement.
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Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Maude
12. APPROVAL OF ATTENDANCE - INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGEMENT MEETING.
Mr. Gunn stated this meeting will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota;
September 17-21, 1972 and requested authorization to attend.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen, and
unanimously carried that the foregoing request be approved.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Maude
13• SET PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS - AUGUST 22, 1972
A. Marshall Street, N/S, Walnut Grove to Earle
B. Marshall Street, N/S, Earle to Delta
There were no objections and Mayor Hunter set the above hearings
for August 22, 1972.
14. DISCUSSION OF EMERGENCY PLAN. (Civil Defense & Natural Disaster).
Mayor Hunter requested this item be held until there is a full Council.
There were no objections, and so ordered.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
15. There were none.
COMMUNICATIONS
16. There were none.
17. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
A. Doris Karnes, 4619 Doreen, E1 Monte, stated she is a business
owner in Project Area No. 1 of the Rosemead Community Redevelopment
Agency. She presented the Council with a 4 point request on
behalf of those opposing the Redevelopment Agency.
Mayor Hunter asked that this request be copied and presented to all
Council Members for further study and response at the next meeting.
Attorney Watson responded to point number 4 regarding bonded
indebtedness and stated there would not be and never has been a
bonded indebtedness in Rosemead.
Councilman Maude entered the meeting at 8:35 P.M.
B. Anna Tobias, 409 So. 5th Avenue, Alhambra addressed the Council
regarding the Alhambra and Rosemead Redevelopment Agencies.
C. Mr. Loren Rightmeier, 8724 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead gave
his views on the Redevelopment Agency.
D. Mrs. Ruth Albert, 8742 Scott Street, Rosemead, addressed the
Council with regard to bid notices and the Community Redevelopment
Agency.
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18. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Councilman Pike spoke with regard to Rosemead's progress the
past 13 years.
B. Councilman Taylor stated that from a memo from the City Manager
he has been informed progress is being made on the study of
large lots and that a report should be ready within 30 days.
There being no further business to come before the Council, It was
moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike and
unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting was
adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
C CLERK CITY OF R EMEAD MAYOR OF THE CI Y OF ROSEMEAD