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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
MAY }4,' 1996
APPROVED
CITY OF F SEMEAD
DAT d
BY_
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Clark
at 8:00 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 Vasquez
The Invocation was delivered by City Treasurer Hugh Foutz
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Bruesch, Imperial, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tern Clark, and
Mayor Vasquez
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 9, 1996 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 9,-1996, be approved as submitted. Vote
resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
Taylor
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 23, 1996 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 23, 1996 be approved as submitted. Vote
resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
PRESENTATIONS: - None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Olga Fisher, 8434 Park Street, Rosemead, thanked the Council for their help in having
the Sheriffs patrol her neighborhood and for keeping Zapopan Park clean. Ms. Fisher
requested that soccer goals be installed at Zapopan Park as the players use her fence as a
goal, jump over the fence, break her plants and hit her car with the ball. Ms. Fisher left a
letter with signatures from the soccer players requesting the same.
Mayor Pro Tern Imperial requested the Parks and Recreation Director to look into this
matter.
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Helen Archer, Southern California Edison, announced that SCE has changed logos and
that the company has been reorganized as Edison International. Ms. Archer provided an
informational booklet to the Council regarding their satellite companies.
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, Rosemead, thanked the Council for taking care of
the homeless problem at 3004 San Gabriel Boulevard.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 96-16 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $440,853.42
NUMBERED 16366 THROUGH 16553
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ
that Resolution No. 96-16 be adopted. 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. ORDINANCE NO. 766 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING REGULATIONS RELATING TO SOLICITATION OF
EMPLOYMENT, BUSINESS OR CONTRIBUTIONS IN CERTAIN AREAS -
INTRODUCE
The following Ordinace No. 766 was introduced to the Council.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
AMENDING REGULATION RELATING TO SOLICITATION OF EMPLOYMENT,
BUSINESS OR CONTRIBUTIONS IN CERTAIN AREAS - INTRODUCE
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, Rosemead, asked if this ordinance will address the
problem of people seeking employment on the streets and added that he provided Don Wagner
with a list of illegal vendors and the time they routinely enter the City.
Mr. Nunez was assured that this ordinance will help alleviate that problem.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ
that the Council approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 766. 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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C. RESOLUTION NO. 96-17 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY, 1996 AS
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES MONTH
The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 96-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY, 1996 AS GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
MONTH
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ
that the Council adopt Resolution No. 96-17. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-C APPROVAL OF THE BUDGET STUDY SESSION, JUNE 4, 1996
CC-E RELEASE OF BONDS - PARCEL MAP 23628 - 7960 EMERSON AVENUE
CC-F APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP NO. 22497 - 7422 GARVEY AVENUE
CC-H ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) ANNUAL FUNDING PLAN FOR FY 1996-97
CC-1 APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR THE SUMMER YOUTH LUNCH PROGRAM
CC-J APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP NO. 52106 - 3413-3431 BARTLETT AVENUE
CC-K REQUEST FOR SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR ROSEMEAD HANDYMAN GRANT
PROGRAM - 55TH BID PACKAGE
CC-L AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT ALL BIDS - 1996 CROWN VICTORIA
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH
that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. 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-A RECEIPT AND AWARD OF BIDS FOR THE ROSEMEAD RESIDENTIAL
REHABILITATION PROGRAM, DEFERRED LOAN - 3919 TEMPLE CITY
BOULEVARD
Councilmember Taylor stated that he intends to vote No on this item.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ
that the Council approve receiving and filing of bids by the City Clerk; delete carpeting and
interior paint from the work write-up, accept and award the contract to JAY-AR Construction
in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00; and authorize staff to initiate contract with owners
and contractor. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No: Taylor
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilmember Taylor stated for the record that his No vote is not against the property
owner, but against the method of funding.
CC-B INSTALL "TURTLE DOTS" WESTBOUND GARVEY AVENUE EAST OF RIVER
AVENUE/ROSEMEAD PLACE
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, Rosemead stated that many vehicles exiting right
from the shopping center onto Garvey, try to make a left turn at the signal onto San Gabriel,
and if the left turn pocket is full, will wait, blocking the through lanes until the pocket is
cleared.
Councilmember Taylor requested that this issue be returned to the Traffic Commission
for further study as cars blocking through lanes is an enforcement problem.
Mayor Pro Tern Imperial agreed that that area is in need of enforcement.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ
that the Council approve installation of "turtle dots" on westbound Garvey Avenue, east of
River Avenue/Rosemead Place. 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-D REAUTHORIZATION OF AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR
GANG ALTERNATIVE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM (GAPP)
Councilmember Bruesch confirmed with Jeff Stewart, Executive Assistant, that Y.E.S.
activities will be included as a part of the GAPP contract.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR
that the Council approved the agreement extending the GAPP Program for one-year through
June 30,1997. 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-G ENGINEERING PROPOSAL - VALLEY BOULEVARD MEDIAN LAYOUT PLANS
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, Rosemead, questioned what the maintenance cost
would be for the new medians on Valley Boulevard versus the cost for the established
medians on Garvey Avenue.
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Michael Burbank, Director of Parks and Recreation, responded that the cost for Garvey
Avenue, city-limit to city-limit is approximately $2000 per month; however, Valley Boulevard
may be less - he will have an exact amount once the engineers report is completed.
Mr. Nunez asked if the street sweepers will sweep from curb to medians and if so,
would this be an extra expense.
Mr. Stewart responded that the sweepers will sweep from curb to medians at no extra
charge.
Councilmember Bruesch stated that he is in favor of the medians on Valley Boulevard,
but is concerned with the reverse flow lanes, as earmarked by the CMP four years ago which
recommended adding lanes to Valley Boulevard to alleviate traffic congestion during rush
hours. Mr. Bruesch continued that should the City continue with the median project, the
County, in the future, can mandate reverse flow lanes or restrict parking on either side and
the County will expend their CMP funds according to their plans regardless of what the City
did or plans to do. Mr. Bruesch asked for an update on the CMP.
Fred Wickman, City Engineer, stated that he contacted the surrounding cities and while
no one is aware of reverse flow lanes, they are aware of possible peak hour parking
restrictions and traffic signal synchronization. Mr. Wickman continued that MTA is not aware
of any future CMP reverse flow lanes either.
Councilmember Taylor stated that the County with State and Federal funds can dictate.
to the City what to do or else our funds will be cut. Mr. Taylor also requested an update on
future County plans for Valley Boulevard.
Mayor Clark objected to asking the County for this information as she feels it is
ludicrous that we have to ask permission to beautify our streets. Ms. Clark stated that she
would not take parking away from our businesses.
Councilmember Bruesch suggested approving the recommendation, but to obtain
information from the County on their future CMP plans for Valley Boulevard for background
information.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ
that the Council approve the proposal, direct staff to begin the preparation of median layout
plans for Valley Boulevard, and for staff to obtain information on future CMP plans for Valley
Boulevard. Vote resulted:
Yes: Vasquez, Clark, Bruesch
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Taylor, Imperial
Councilmember Taylor stated for the record he voted to Abstain until information is
received from the County and business owners have had a chance to express their opinion.
Mayor Pro Tern Imperial stated for the record he Abstained as he feels that asking the
County for that information is an exercise in futility.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION
A. REQUEST TO DEVELOP TRACT 47192 (DEL MAR AND GRAVES AVENUES) IN
TWO PHASES
Councilmember Bruesch questioned how the blowing dust would be handled during
grading and the empty lots remaining once the first phase of construction is completed.
Peter Lyons, Planning Director, stated that a dust and weed abatement plan can be
provided by the developer.
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John Rauth, 4528 Bartlett Avenue, Rosemead, stated that the lots are substandard for
an R-1 zoned project and some of the properties are landlocked and unaccessible.
Dolly Leong, 9554 Ralph Street, Rosemead, stated that this project was approved in
1989 from R-2 to PD, and any changes requires notification of property owners. Ms. Leong
stated that she owns the property abutting this project and was not notified and just found
out today about the project. Ms. Leong continued that the project's storm drain alignment
affects her property also, and that L.A. County Public Works and other agencies do not have
any information on this project.
Fred Wickman, City Engineer, stated that the public improvements plans have been
through plan check and are ready to be signed off, but the originals have not been submitted
for final approval yet.
Ms. Leong urged the Council not to take action this evening as the surrounding
property owners need to be notified and their input received as the storm drain alignment is
a crucial public health and safety issue.
first
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, Rosemead, asked which lots will be developed
Mr. Lyons responded that the first 14 homes will be built on the public streetthat is
proposed; however, public improvements for the entire project will be constructed prior to
completion of any of the homes.
Mayor Clark stated that she objected to the two part phasing of the project
development when it was first presented to the Council a few years ago, because that plan
had been to develop the lots on the street side first, and was concerned that the inside lots
may never be developed. Ms. Clark continued that this current plan develops the inside lots
first.
Mr. Nunez voiced his concern about dust and litter from the remaining undeveloped
lots.
Councilmember Bruesch stated that provisions will be made for the developer to
maintain those lots.
Mayor Clark stated that she would like to have this item deferred pending more
information on the storm drains.
Bill Lau, 220 S. First Street, Alhambra, owner of the properties, stated that the storm
drain has been approved and permits pulled from Los Angeles County.
Councilmember Taylor requested a copy of the approvals and permits and agreed that
he would also like to have this item deferred pending more information. Mr. Taylor continued
that according to the site plan, some of the backyards and sideyards are 10' or 12' from the
property lines and requested a copy of the plot plan for clarification.
Councilmember Bruesch also requested that this item be deferred for two weeks for
clarification as to what will transpire during the time the vacant lots remain undeveloped and
how long will they remain undeveloped.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR
that the Council approve deferring this item to the May 28, 1996 meeting. 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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Councilmember Imperial requested that Mr. Nunez be notified when the plot plans
become available at City Hall and for staff to answer any question he may have.
B. CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC EATING ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE AND
ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT FOR DIAMOND RESTAURANT, 9016 MISSION
DRIVE
Raymond Chang, 1611 S. Garfield, Alhambra, Architect, representing the owners,
explained that the owners purchased the business for $40,000 in October, 1995, and
explained what happened when the Sheriffs Deputies conducted a business check at this
establishment on January 28, 1996, at 12:45 a.m. Mr. Chang continued that the front doors
were locked for security purposes, as reported in the Sheriffs Report, but the rear doors were
unlocked; the patrons drinking beer brought in their own beer, however, no other alcohol was
found on the premises; the owners were unable to control smoking in the restaurant, and the
owners were told at the time of purchase that this restaurant had a karaoke permit, therefore,
they allowed their patrons to sing without charging a fee. Mr. Chang requested a six months
extension to enable the owners to prove their seriousness in conducting a business, and that
this is a first time violation perhaps due to their inexperience or naivety. Mr. Cheng stated
that they want to sell the restaurant but are unable to do so because it is shut down due to
the violations.
Mayor Pro Tern Imperial stated that he has driven by the parking lot at 1:30 to 1:45
a.m. and the lot is full which is unusual for "just" a restaurant.
Councilmember Vasquez questioned the receipt in the amount of $170.00 for "Bud".
Mr. Chang explained that the 17 customers, minors included, were charged $10 each
for glasses and ice and the owners did not have sufficient control over the crowd to deny that
request nor to ask them to leave.
Councilmember Bruesch explained that according to the Sheriffs Report, one young
patron testified that he bought the beer on the premises which would be cause for immediate
revocation of the restaurant's license.
Mr. Chang requested the Council again to give the owners a second chance to enable
them to sell the restaurant.
Mayor Pro Tem Imperial asked what would be the purpose in granting a second
chance, what effect will it have on the area, especially the high school across the street.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL
that the Council deny the Public Eating Establishment license and the Entertainment Permit
due to the nature of the violations at Diamond Restaurant, 9016 Mission Drive. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. MAYOR'S COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS FOR 1996-97
B. REQUEST FROM COMMISSIONER RUIZ FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ
that the foregoing items on Matters From Officials be approved. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be held on May 28, 1996, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
City Clerk MAYOR
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