CC - 05-09-72CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF MAY 9, 1972
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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 John Clarkson of
the Rosemead Foursquare Church.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
Absent: Councilmen: None
Ex officio: Andersen, Chambers, Foutz, Gunn, Miller, Watson
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAYI2,2197297?ADJOURNEDRMEETINGG
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen,
and unanimously carried, that the minutes of April 25 and May 2,
1972, be approved as written.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. NONE
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. NONE
NEW BUSINESS
6. RESOLUTION NO. 72-37. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $89,643.99
AND DEMANDS NUMBERS 12449-12532.
City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only.
Councilman Maude made reference to Check No. 12481, L.A. County
Road Department Monthly Services, and requested the Council be
furnished with a cost breakdown. There were no objections and
so ordered.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading be
waived and Resolution No. 72-37 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
7. HEARING OFFICER'S REPORT. ISLAND CLUB, 2709 SAN GABRIEL BLVD.
DANCE LICENSE.
Mr. Gunn presented the above report and recommended issuance of
the license subject to certain conditions.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and
carried, that we accept the foregoing report and grant the
license as recommended. Mayor Hunter voted nay.
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8. APPROVAL OF FIREWORKS APPLICATIONS.
Mr. Gunn stated the following organizations have applied
for permits and meet the ordinance requirements:
Don Bosco Tech. Inst
Rosemead Kiwanis
Boy Scout Troop #302
United Methodist Church
S.S.G. Ward - L.D.S.
V.F.W. - Post 1930
Boy Scout Troop #594
Luncheon Optimist Club
Rosemead Ward Enterprise
Boy Scout Troop #598
Dixie-Bells (Rebels)
Rosemead Rebels
Rosemead Jaycees
Boy Scout Troop #311
Parking Lot, 1151 San Gabriel
Blvd.
Universal Sq., 8815 Valley Blvd.
2438 San Gabriel Blvd.
9032 Mission Drive
8351 Garvey Avenue
N/W Corner Walnut Grove & Valley
2409 San Gabriel Blvd.
8450 Garvey Avenue
Rsmd. Sq., 3600 Rosemead Blvd.
S/W Corner San Gabriel & Garvey
8235 Garvey Avenue
7619 Garvey Avenue
7822 Garvey Avenue
N/W Corner Garvey & Burton
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing applications be
approved.
9. PRESENTATION OF PRELIMINARY BUDGET - 1972-73.
Mr. Gunn stated the Council has received copies of the proposed
budget and this item was placed on agenda for matter of record
only.
10. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATES ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
A. Ordinance Zoning Certain Properties within Central Business
District.
B. Zone Change No. 56 - Appeal of Murray Cohen, et al, Walnut
Grove Avenue.
C. Notice to Construct Sidewalks:
1) Rio Hondo Ave. - W/S - Valley to Steele.
2) Rio Hondo Ave. - W/S - Steele to Guess
3) Rio Hondo Ave. - W/S - Guess to Ralph
4) Rio Hondo Ave. - W/S - DeAdalena to Marshall
5) DeAdalena St. - S/S - Rio Hondo to Ellis Lane
6) Encinita Ave. - E/S - Lower Azusa to Pitkin
It was reco=nnded theabove be set for May 23rd; there being no
objections so ordered.
D. Ordinance adopting by reference the Building, Plumbing and
Mechanical Code.
Attorney Watson stated pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.3,
the title of the ordinance to be adopted by reference must be
read and a public hearing scheduled.He reed as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 336. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 50022.2 OF THE GOVERNMENT
CODE, LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO AS CONTAINED
IN THE 1971 EDITION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING LAWS PUB-
LISHED BY THE BUILDING NEWS INC. AS FOLLOWS: BUILDING CODE
INCLUDING CHAPTERS 68, 69, 98 AND 99 OF THE SUPPLEMENT TO SAID
LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE, THE MECHANICAL CODE, INCLUDING
THE APPENDIX THERETO, AND THE PLUMBING CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIXES
A. B. C, F AND G, MAKING OTHER AMENDMENTS AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD
MUNICIPAL CODE.
It was recommended this ordinance be introduced and hearing
scheduled for June 13.
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It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike,
and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and
Ordinance No. 336 be introduced and hearing set for June 13.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
11.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
NONE
COMMUNICATIONS
12. A. COUNTY LIBRARIAN.
Mr. Gunn presented a letter from William Geller, County Librarian,
suggesting Council appoint additional delegate to Library Board
to assure representation at their meetings.
Mayor Hunter stated that he and Mayor Pro Tem Pike are the
City's representatives on the Library Board and will be in
attendance at these meetings.
B. PASADENA CITY COLLEGE.
Mr. Gunn stated that many of the surrounding cities are being
requested to adopt a resolution supporting and encouraging the
public service endeavors of the San Gabriel Valley Public Cable
Council.
The basic objective of this Council is to provide city govern-
ments with information to help them secure access to channels
for public service and instructional programs; and to establish
the means to produce public programs that meet the needs of the
community.
Mr. Gunn stated that Assistant City Manager Chambers has been
representing the City at these meetings and therefore it.is
not particularly necessary that such a resolution be adopted.
Following discussion the communication was received and filed.
13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
A. Mr. Ray Annett, 9830 Marshall St., E1 Monte, representing
the San Gabriel Valley Eagles Radio Team, stated they are
looking for a place in Rosemead where they can store their
radio equipment. Their organization is a member of the
Rosemead Chamber of Commerce and they provide radio communica-
tion for the City's heritage parade. Their office is presently
in E1 Monte but they would like to relocate in Rosemead.
Mayor Hunter stated he would discuss this with the City Manager
and be in contact with Mr. Annett.
B. Mr. Lloyd Walters, 4211 Rio Hondo Avenue, stated he was very
pleased with the City's progress and the many recent improve-
ments.
C. Mr. Lee Costen, owner of 3247 San Gabriel Boulevard, discussed
a recent application for conditional use permit made by Lupe
Hernandez and denied by Planning Commission.
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Mr. Costen stated applicant would like to open as a restaurant .
and it is not imperative that beer be served.
Mr. Gunn explained that applicant would be required to clear
occupancy through the Building Department before a public eating
license could be issued.
Mr. Costen stated that he and applicant would be in contact with
the staff.
D. Mrs. Ruth Albert, 8742 Scott St., addressed the Council
regarding the above application.
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. Mayor Hunter presented a letter from
Officers Association, requesting the
on May 15th by lowering the flags to
no objections,and so ordered.
B. Mayor Hunter announced there will be
on May 29th at the Los Angeles Memor
C. Mayor Hunter stated the Sheriff's Department will be celebrat-
ing their 12th Annual Open House on May 20th and urged all
citizens to visit the Temple City Station.
D. Mayor Hunter announced that on Wednesday, May 17th there will
be a Contract Cities Meeting in Norwalk and suggested the
Council contact the City Clerk for reservations.
E. Attorney Watson stated the Community Redevelopment Law pro-
hibits acquisition of any interest in any property included
within a project area within the City by any Redevelopment
Agency or City officer or employee who in the course of his
duties is required to participate in the formulation of, or
to approve, plans or policies for the redevelopment of a
project area.
the Professional Peace
City honor their dead
half-mast. There were
a Memorial Day pageant
ial Coliseum.
The statute recognizes that an officer or employee may have
an interest in property in the area before the project area
is selected. However, any officer or employee who has any
direct or indirect financial interest in property in the area
shall immediately make a written disclosure of it to the
Agency and to the City Council, which shall be entered-in
the minutes of both.
Mayor Hunter stated he owns property at 8541 Garvey Avenue
which he purchased in May, 1966,and 8637 & 8641 Garvey Avenue
which was purchased in October, 1959. He has filed a declara-
tion with the City Clerk.
Councilman Taylor stated he owns property at 2649,and 2663
Stingle Avenue which is in the project area and has owned
said property for approximately 20 years. He has filed a
declaration with the City Clerk.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it
was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude, and
unanimously carried, that we adjourn to Tuesday, May 16, at 8:00 p.m.
CITY CLERK
MAYOR