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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL DATE
SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 BY
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Imperial at 8:03
p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilmember Clark
The Invocation was delivered by Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Clark, Taylor, Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch, and
Mayor Imperial
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 26, 1997 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMEER
TAYLOR that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 26, 1997, be approved as
submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
Clark
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 9, 1997 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
VASQUEZ that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 9, 1997, be approved as
submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch, Clark
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
PRESENTATIONS: None
1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Anthony Fierro, 4738 N. Willard Avenue, Rosemead, referred to allegations he made at
the August 26, 1997 Council Meeting regarding the Request for Traffic Signal at Mission Drive
and Earle Avenue. Mr. Fierro stated that he had publicly apologized to the Council once it was
brought to his attention that he may have had erroneous information. Mr. Fierro continued that
since then, he has researched the peak hour traffic issue and discovered that his information was
correct and that he is resurrecting his allegations and withdrawing his public apology.
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Mary Jo Maxwell, Rosemead Chamber of Commerce, invited the Council to attend the
Eggs and Issues Breakfast on Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m. at the California Christian Home
and added that the Monthly Chamber Mixer will be held at their office and will be hosted by
Consolidated Disposal.
Rosemary Gallagher, 2626 Charlotte Avenue, Rosemead, stated that at the last meeting
she reported two mattresses leaning against a tree at 2640 Charlotte, which are still there, and that
the yard is weed infested. Ms. Gallagher continued that vehicles northbound on Charlotte have
difficulty turning left or right onto Garvey Avenue due to limited visibility and added that there
was red curbing at that corner at one time.
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, responded that the mattresses are located on private
property which prevents the City's trash company from picking them up; however, a rehab case
will be started to have the owner cleanup that property. Mr. Tripepi stated that staff will
investigate the red curbing situation.
Ms. Gallagher stated that she observed old couches and chairs on many streets last
Sunday.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
An explanation of the procedures for the conduct of the public hearing was presented by
the City Attorney. The City Clerk then administered the oath to all those persons wishing to
address the Council on any public hearing item.
A. PUBLIC HEARING - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 97-01 (GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT 97-01, AND ZONE CHANGE 97-204) - A SELF-STORAGE
FACILITY WITHIN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON RIGHT-OF-
WAY AT 8306 GARVEY AVENUE
Al. RESOLUTION NO. 97-38 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT 97-01
A2. ORDINANCE NO. 780 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 97-204
-INTRODUCE
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, presented the staff report.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for those wishing to speak in favor of the project.
Carl Beckmann, Everest Storage, 199 S. Los Robles, Pasadena, stated that a meeting was
held with the two residents to incorporate their suggestions along with Council changes. Mr.
Beckmann explained that storage units with doors facing west to residential areas were removed;
a landscaped buffer area was created for access by Edison to service their lines; and landscaping
will be decided with the adjoining owners. Mr. Beckmann stated that a buffer area will separate
any activity within the storage facility from the property lines; the configuration of the containers
along the western portion will prevent visibility to the inside of the site, other areas will have a
redwood slat chain-link fencing, lighting has been removed from the western side to prevent lights
from facing homeowners, and Edison access gates will be kept locked. Mr. Beckmann concluded
that the landscaping on Garvey and on the interior and western portions of the site, plus the
changes incorporated, have resulted in a better project.
Councilmember Taylor referred to Condition 98 and asked if the residents are aware that
the plants could cover the chain link fences resulting in a wall of greenery and will they have a
choice of a more open type landscaping.
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Mr. Tripepi suggested that if the Council approves the project, then approve it with all the
conditions as listed and instruct the developer to meet with the individual homeowners to decide
on the landscaping.
Councilmember Bruesch requested the addition to Condition #22 of side yards "or
buffer zones"...; and Condition #26, add ...public sidewalk "or neighhoring residences".
Councilmember Taylor confirmed that the new fence will be contiguous and that it will be
up to the resident to remove their existing fences.
Barry Adnams, Architect, CCA, 1535 Monrovia, Newport Beach, was present to answer
any questions.
There being no one else wishing to speak, those in opposition were invited to speak.
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, asked what other businesses can come into the
area with the new zone change and what will become of the aquifer area?
Mayor Imperial answered that the project is a Planned Development area.
Councilmember Bruesch responded that the Corps of Engineers and the Los Angeles
County Public Works Department maintains a system of spreading grounds at the base of the
mountains which is used to trap runoff water and those grounds will replinish the aquifers.
Mr. Nunez asked who will maintain the landscaping or trim the trees on the homeowners
side and what types of trees will be planted?
Councilmember Taylor explained that typically the homeowner is liable for trees growing
on their property or contact adjacent neighbors if branches are overhanging onto their property.
Mayor Imperial stated that he acknowledges Mr. Nunez's landscaping concerns even
though he (Mr. Nunez) does not reside in that area and assured him that the developer will work
with the homeowners in landscaping decisions and maintenance.
Rachel De Leon, 2620 N. Charlotte, Rosemead, stated that the zone change will only
affect this project. Ms. De Leon requested that the storage hours be changed from 7:00 a.m. to
8:00 a.m. as noise generated from tenants using the bins may wake up neighbors that do not work
those early hours.
Mayor Imperial asked Ms. De Leon when that parcel was a nursery, what hours did they
start working?
Ms. De Leon responded that they started at 9:00 a.m.; however, there were problems with
the owner as he carried a gun and chased people away.
Mayor Imperial asked Mr. Beckmann to explain the security system.
Mr. Beckmann responded that during the hours of operation, management will be on the
premises and camera monitors will be operating after hours.
Councilmember Clark asked about the 6" gap between the project fence and the property
owners' existing fences and explained that any trash and debris collecting in that space would be
difficult to remove. Ms. Clark requested that the property owners be warned that if they do not
remove their existing fences, there could be a visual as well as a debris removal problem.
Mr. Beckmann explained that Everest will have a provision with SCE limiting their trees
to 15' maximum and that they will maintain a regular tree trimming program.
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MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution no. 97-38 approving General Plan Amendment 97-
01, amending the Rosemead General Plan designation from "Public Facilities" to "Commercial"
and introduce Ordinance No. 780, approving Zone Change 97-204, amending the Rosemead
Zoning designation from C-3 and R-2 to PD Planned Development; and, approving Planned
Development 97-01, for a self-storage facility, subject to the amended conditions listed in Exhibit
"A"; and schedule Ordinance No. 780 for a second reading at the Council meeting of October 14,
1997. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch, Clark
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
M. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 97-41 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 97 - 41
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$266,723.32 NUMBERED 21270 THROUGH 21356.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARK that the Council adopt Resolution No. 97-4. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 97-42 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION AND
PAYMENT OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS
The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 97-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION AND PAYMENT OF
COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
VASQUEZ that the Council adopt Resolution No. 97-42. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
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The Mayor declarr0said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (Item CC-E was removed for discussion purposes)
CC-A REQUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON MISSION DRIVE AT
DUBONNET AVENUE
CC-B RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT - STREET TREE MAINTENANCE
CC-C REQUEST FROM ROSEMEAD HIGH SCHOOL FOR ASSISTANCE IN
SPONSORING THE TENTH ANNUAL RUN/WALK AGAINST DRUGS,
ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO ON OCTOBER 18, 1997
CC-D REQUEST FROM CONSOLIDATED DISPOSAL SERVICES, INC. FOR
ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
REFUSE RATES
MOTION BY COUNCELMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
VASQUEZ that the Council approve the aforementioned items. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-E REPLACEMENT OF STREET TREES ON OLNEY STREET -
BROOKLINE TO RIO HONDO AVENUE
Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch requested staff investigate the possibility of utilizing the County
Fire Department's aborist services to inspect City trees.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARK that the Council direct staff to conduct neighborhood meetings with all affected
residents, prepare bid documents and solicit bids for removal and replacement of the trees and
appropriate $92,000.00 from the City's unappropriated reserves. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION
A. VALLEY BOULEVARD STREET TREES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMEER VASQUEZ, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BRUESCH that the Council authorize the removal of all Eucalyptus trees except the nine that the
arborist has deemed salvageable. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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B. ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, presented the staff report and explained that an addendum
was added to give the Council another option to consider.
Councilmember Taylor asked who would handle the animal licensing process, and does
Temple City handle theirs.
Mr. Tripepi responded that Temple City is in the JPA for full services with the Humane
Society. Mr. Tripepi explained that with the in-house proposal, an officer and vehicle will be on
board with flexible hours. However, Mr. Tripepi continued, if an animal is picked up by the
Humane Society, it will be housed at the shelter in San Gabriel and that the animals picked up by
the County Animal Control will continue to be housed at the Baldwin Park shelter, resulting in the
owner possibly having to make two phone calls to locate the picked up animal. Mr. Tripepi
explained that should the Council opt for an in-house animal control officer and truck, the City
would require acceptance by the JPA.
Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch asked what the Humane Society would charge to house animals
picked up.
Mr. Tripepi responded that housing costs are difficult to estimate. If the owner picks the
animal up, the owner will reimburse the shelter for those days in which the animal was housed,
and those costs will be credited back to the City. Mr. Tripepi cautioned, however, that the
County picked up approximately 1300 animals last year and of that amount only about 150 were
claimed, whereby the City was charged for the remaining 1150 animals housed. Mr. Tripepi
suggested that the Council consider contracting for an Animal Control Officer, rather than having
an in-house officer, and that the Executive Director from the Humane Society indicated that a
City our size may not need a full 40 hour patrol. Mr. Tripepi explained that by contracting until
the next fiscal year would allow the City flexibility in determining how many hours an Animal
Control Officer is needed; should the Council then determine that having an in-house Animal
Control Officer would be a cost savings, then that amount can be budgeted to hire an additional
employee, provide training and buy the equipment necessary to start such a program.
Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch asked how would complaints be handled during off hours?
Mayor Imperial stated that the County Animal Control has handled off hour complaints
adequately and that he agrees with Mr. Tripepi in contracting with the Humane Society for an
officer to determine the City's needs.
Councilmember Taylor stated that he continues to have problems with a red Chow in his
neighborhood and has called Animal Control numerous times, however they do not provide the
daily coverage necessary. Mr. Taylor stated that he does not have any qualms about who the
Council decides upon as long as the services are performed.
Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch asked if this service could be provided on an on-call basis.
Mr. Tripepi responded that that is the service County Animal Control currently provides
the City. Mr. Tripepi clarified that basically the contract would provide for an Animal Control
Officer and truck driving in Rosemead on a fixed schedule looking for animals and can be
dispatched via pager or radio to a particular location as needed.
Councilmember Taylor stated that in 2 years he has never seen an Animal Control truck
patrolling in his neighborhood except on a selective enforcement basis.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR that the Council approve contracting with
the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society to provide an Animal Control Officer in the City. Motion
was seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch for discussion purposes only.
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Councilmember Clark stated that she does not see the need for a full-time animal control
officer patrolling the City when possibly response time from within the City would not be any
quicker than if that officer was called from the Humane Society in San Gabriel on an on-call basis.
Ms. Clark added that she would rather see that money be used for other purposes such as
additional police patrol, and suggested that a notice be placed in the City's newsletter educating
the residents to call Animal Control whenever they see a stray animal.
Councilmember Taylor requested clarification from Mr. Tripepi and asked if money
currently budgeted for County Animal Control would be directed to the Humane Society should
the City contract with them.
Mr. Tripepi reiterated that there would be no changes except for the additional cost for
contracting a 40 hour per week person through the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society. Mr.
Tripepi continued that the County services will remain the same for after hour pickups and
weekends until at least, next July when the Council would have the option of terminating the
City's agreement with the County for Animal Control services.
Councilmember Taylor commented that it has been his experience and that of his
neighbors that Animal Control's response to weekend requests to pickup a captured animal is to
wait until Monday. Mr. Taylor asked Juan Nunez how Animal Control has responded to his calls.
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, stated that Animal Control usually responds to a
pickup call within the same or next day.
Jonnie Matsdorf, 4833 N. Willard, Rosemead, stated that County Animal Control has
always been responsive to her calls for home and school requests.
Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch stated that problems occur throughout the City on occasion and
additional patrol hours may become necessary, those hours can be negotiated. Mr. Bruesch
continued that perhaps County Animal Control working with the Sheriffs Department can
"sweep" the City for unregistered dogs. Mr. Bruesch suggested that staff meet with County
Animal Control to develop a strong, short range enforcement program to patrol the City to
pickup loose vicious dogs.
Councilmember Taylor then withdrew his Motion.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARK that staff meet with Los Angeles County Animal Control and the Sheriffs Department to
develop a short range enforcement program to "sweep" the City for vicious dogs. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch, Clark
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilmember Taylor referred to comments Councilmember Clark made at the August
26, 1997 meeting regarding her on-going problems with Animal Control concerning Pit Bulls in
her neighborhood that injured her cat and killed others.
Councilmember Clark answered that Animal Control responded immediately and explained
that she brought up that subject to ascertain if there is any legal action the City can take against
Pitt Bulls or dogs that are raised and encouraged be vicious. Ms. Clark clarified that her
comments were not against Animal Control, but against the issue of vicious dogs.
Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that the City has had an Ordinance since 1988
regarding dangerous dogs and he is currently looking into other City's ordinances.
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Mr. Tripepi in clarifying the staff reports, stated that he thought Council's direction at the
last meeting was to provide an alternative for additional patrol time of 40 hours for higher
visibility and more coverage. Mr. Tripepi continued that County Animal Control currently
provides 32 hours and with the additional patrol would result in 72 hours of coverage. Mr.
Tripepi stated that if the City replaces the current County Animal Control Officer with an officer
from the Humane Society, the gain would only be an additional 8 hours a week and that he based
his memos on providing more hours rather than replacing the County with an in-house officer or
contracting with the Humane Society.
Councilmember Taylor stated that he withdrew his Motion as he does not want the cost
for an additional officer to be added on to the budget.
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. REQUEST FROM COMMISSIONER KNAPP FOR REAPPOINTMENT
TO THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
B. REQUEST FROM COMMISSIONER TIRRE FOR REAPPOINTMENT
TO THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
VASQUEZ that the Council approve the aforementioned appointments. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch, Clark
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICA'T'IONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
IX. CLOSED SESSION
A. The Council recessed to a Closed Session at 9:40 p.m. pursuant to Government
Code §54957.6 for the following purpose: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR
NEGOTIATOR. Agency Negotiator: Charles Goldstein. Employee
Organization: Rosemead Local 347, Service Employees International Union,
AFL-CIO.
The Council reconvened at 9:58 p.m.
Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that the Council met in a Closed Session for the
purposes as stated on the Agenda and provided direction to the City's labor negotiator.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 9:59
p.m. in memory of Jack Hastings, Councilmember from the City of La Canada Flintridge. The
next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 1997, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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APPROVED:
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