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DATE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING FY
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
MAY 23, 1995
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor
Vasquez 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 Mayor Pro Tem Clark
The Invocation was delivered by Councilmember Imperial
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Bruesch, Imperial, Mayor Pro Tem Clark, and Mayor
Vasquez
Absent: Councilmember Taylor (excused)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 11, 1995 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY MAYOR PROTEM CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH that
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 11, 1995, be approved as submitted. Vote
resulted:
Yes: Clark, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Taylor
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 25, 1995 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARKthat
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 25, 1995, be approved as corrected. Vote
resulted:
Yes: Clark, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Taylor
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
PRESENTATIONS:
A resolution was presented to Jane Wolff and her students at Fern School for their
involvement in Operation Teddy promoting community awareness of HIV and AIDS and
providing over 3000 teddy bears to AIDS Hospices, AIDS support service centers and client
service centers throughout Southern California.
Ms. Wolff thanked the Council and announced that they had just received a grant from
the State for $20,000 to continue their Operation Teddy program.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Jaime Vega, 9063 E. Mission Drive, Rosemead, a member of Rosemead High School's
Music Company stated his group is planning a tour to Colorado and needed sponsors to help
pay for the trip.
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Robert Angles, 9147 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, thanked the City Attorney, his law
firm, and others that have served this community.
Melissa Okamura, 3141 Heglis Avenue, Rosemead, thanked the City for supporting the
Parks and Recreation Department for their Drill Team and recreation programs.
Mayor Pro Tern Clark expressed her appreciation of the Parks and Recreation staff and
stated that Rosemead's Drill Teams took three awards this past Sunday at the Magic
Mountain competition.
Brandi Matsdorf, 4833 N. Willard, Rosemead, stated that Savannah School received
Comprehensive Recognition for Safe School.
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, Rosemead, requested that the Council prepare a
resolution to send to the State Assembly opposing SCA-14 which would repeal the
constitutional provision requiring a two-thirds vote for property tax backed school bonds, and
include SB 1247 and SB 1293, as recommended by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
letters.
Mr. Nunez left his letters from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayer Association with the Clerk
for copying to the Council.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
An explanation of the procedures for the conduct of public hearings was presented by
the City Attorney.
A. CONSIDERATION OF MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT NO. 94-03 ADDING
NEW PROVISIONS TO THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO
ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES (FIRST READING) (CONTINUED FROM APRIL
25, 1995)
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, summarized the staff report.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for comments from the audience.
A. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, Rosemead, stated that since the Supreme
Court decision that allows "reasonable" areas for adult businesses, they may be acceptable
as long as they do not encroach on the privacy and welfare of the surrounding neighbors.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Bruesch noted a conflict with Page 12, No. 9601 (d) of the Ordinance
that deals with prohibiting adult hotel/motels from renting or leasing any room for less than
a six hour period or more than once in a 24-hour period and stated further that the Ordinance
currently in effect does not allow any hotels/motels to rent for less than one day. Therefore,
this Ordinance under discussion would allow an adult oriented hotel/motel to rent under 24-
hours whereby a legitimate non-adult oriented hotel/motel cannot. Mr. Bruesch suggested
that that part of the Ordinance be removed.
Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that that portion can be stricken and reference
made to the portion of the Ordinance which prohibits that conduct.
Councilmember Bruesch referred to No. 9608 (1) dealing with four or more violations
of any provision within a 12 month period and asked about lowering the number of violations
per year.
Mr. Kress explained that this method is essentially a progressive discipline and the
setting up of time limits.
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Councilmember Bruesch asked if No. 6901 (1) referring to a person who has engaged
in disqualifying conduct can, after conviction, operate another business within two years. Mr.
Bruesch felt this two year span is too short and should be changed to four or five years.
VERBATIM DIALOGUE FOLLOWS:
COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL: I agree with what Councilman Bruesch has said. Number one,
I think four violations are too many, you only get three before you're out in a baseball game.
So I really have a problem with allowing four. Secondly, I agree with a longer period of time.
I think it should be five years. Then, I want to go back to something that was said a little
earlier by Mr. Nunez, and I think you all know my feeling on the Council. Let's jump in the
pool and see who gets wet first. We need to, but let's not give away any of the good things
we've got going for us in this community. So, I think we ought to put together something
very stringent and go from there.
VERBATIM DIALOGUE ENDS.
Mayor Pro Tern Clark agreed that the Ordinance needs to be more strict and stated that
she would move the approval with reluctance and wanted the audience to know that we are
basically forced to do this since the Courts have ruled that we must allow adult oriented
businesses. Ms. Clark stated further that the Ordinance is as strict as is allowable to have
the best protection for the residents.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK WITH RELUCTANCE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH that the Council approve Municipal Code Amendment 94-03
adding new rules and regulations to the Rosemead Municipal Code (RMC) pertaining to Adult-
Oriented Business and to clarify No. 6901 (d) from two years four years and clarification of
No. 9601 (1) adult hotel/motel lease/rental provisions. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Taylor
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilmember Imperial requested that his previous comments be Verbatim and part
of the record as he does not agree with the Ordinance in its entirety and is not stringent
enough.
B. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 95-01
AMENDING CHAPTERS 9104 AND 9105 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL
CODE ADOPTING STANDARDS FOR MAXIMUM COVERAGE OF FRONT AND
SIDE YARD AREAS WITH IMPERVIOUS SURFACES IN THE R-1 AND R-2
ZONES (FIRST READING)
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing to the audience for comments.
Glenn Clanton, 3244 Leyburn Drive, Rosemead, urged the Council to pass this
Amendment and requested that his letter be a part of the Minutes.
The aforementioned letter is attached herewith and becomes a part of the Minutes.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH
that the Council approve Municipal Code Amendment 95-01 amending Sections 9104 and
9105 of the Rosemead Municipal Code pertaining to impervious surfaces. Vote resulted:
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Yes: Clark, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Taylor
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilmember Bruesch thanked staff for their quick work in solving this problem.
C. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ALLOCATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995-1996
Mr. Tripepi summarized the staff report.
Jeff Stewart explained that the only change would be in the Public Service Grant
Application of the Juvenile Diversion Program which would be funded by CDBG funds at the
current year level of $47,200 with the balance of funds, $12,150 being provided by General
Fund monies.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for comments from the audience
A. Roberta Trujillo, Family Counseling of West San Gabriel Valley, thanked the City
and staff for all their efforts with CDBG funding and her appreciation in working with the City.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Bruesch expressed his appreciation for the inclusion of the Security
Bars Compliance Program. Mr. Bruesch also thanked staff for making Federal funds available
to local groups and people.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL
that the Council approve the CDBG program and the projected use of funds for fiscal year
1995-96 and authorize staff to include this in the Consolidated Plan and that the Council
authorize the City Manager, or designee to act in connection with the submission of the
Consolidated Plan and to provide such additional information as may be required. Vote
resulted:
Yes: Clark, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Taylor
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 95-22 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $787,985.87
NUMBERED 12709, 12711, 12722, 12847 THROUGH 13112
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARKthat
the Council approve Resolution No. 95-22.
Councilmember Imperial requested memorandums on the following checks #13077,
#13059, #13015, #12943, and #12864.
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There being no further discussion, the question was called for and vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Taylor
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 95-23 - SUPPORTING THE CONTINUED OPERATIONS OF
THE LONG BEACH NAVAL SHIPYARD AND OTHER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
MILITARY FACILITIES
The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
SUPPORTING THE CONTINUED OPERATIONS OF THE LONG BEACH NAVAL
SHIPYARD AND OTHER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MILITARY FACILITIES
Councilmember Imperial stated that as a retired military person, he feels that the
closing the Long Beach Shipyard would be a mistake.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH
that the Council adopt Resolution No. 95-23 supporting the Long Beach Naval Shipyard and
various Southern California Military installations. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Taylor
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 95-24 - APPLICATION FOR PEDESTRIAN FUNDS UNDER
SB821
The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR PEDESTRIAN FUNDS UNDER SB 821
AND APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF ITS PEDESTRIAN PLAN
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH
that the Council adopt Resolution No. 95-24 and authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of the
City. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Taylor
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
D. ORDINANCE NO. 755 - AN URGENCY ORDINANCE PROHIBITING CAMPING
AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ON PUBLIC STREETS AND AREAS
The following Urgency Ordinance was presented to the Council for adoption:
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AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD REGARDING CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
ON STREETS AND PUBLIC AREAS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL
that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 755 as an urgency measure and introduce and waive
first reading of the Ordinance as a regularly adopted ordinance. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
E. ORDINANCE NO. 756 - PROHIBITING CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY ON PUBLIC STREETS AND AREAS - INTRODUCE
The following Ordinance was presented to the Council for adoption:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
REGARDING CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ON
STREETS AND PUBLIC AREAS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH
that the Council approve Ordinance No. 756. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Taylor
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-A SUMMER YOUTH LUNCH PROGRAM
CC-B APPROVAL FOR MAY 30, 1995 BUDGET STUDY SESSION
CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND MILITARY INSTALLATION REUSE STRATEGIES
CONFERENCE, JUNE 12-13,1995, WASHINGTON, D.C.
CC-D REAUTHORIZATION OF AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR
GANG ALTERNATIVE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM (GAPP)
CC-E APPROVAL OF FIREWORKS STAND LOCATIONS
CC-F APPROVAL OF RFP FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
ADMINISTRATION
CC-G AB 771 (AGUTAR) - EXTENSION OF SUBDIVISION MAP LIFE - OPPOSE
CC-H SB 1313 (MOUNTJOY) - VOTERS: RESIDENCY CONFIRMATION - SUPPORT
CC-1 AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT APPLICATION TO PRESENT LATE CLAIM FILED
AGAINST THE CITY BY AUTO CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (PATT
ROSWELL)
MOTION BY MAYOR PROTEM CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH that
the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote resulted:
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Yes:
Clark, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain;
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilmember Imperial, referring to CC-D, requested more information and an update
on the GAPP program within the past six months.
Jeff Stewart, Executive Assistant, stated that information was received today and will
provide Council with an update.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION
A. REQUEST FROM SENATOR DIANNE FEINSTEIN TO SUPPORT S.580 - "THE
ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1995"
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH
that the Council support S. 580 and authorize the Mayor to forward the necessary
correspondence. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Clark, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilmember Imperial stated and the Council concurred that S. 580 does not go far
enough and a letter should be sent stating the Council's position.
VI. STATUS REPORTS
A. TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS ON MARSHALL STREET AT ROSEMEAD
BOULEVARD AND AT WALNUT GROVE AVENUE
No action required on this item.
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. PROJECT VOTE SMART
Councilmember Bruesch explained that Project Vote Smart is a series of booklets on
how our local Congressman and Senators have voted on issues in Washington, D.C.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL that
the Council authorize staff to order one subscription of Project Vote Smart and send a letter
requesting information on the Judges voting records. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Taylor
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. TOWING SERVICE RESPONSIBILITY
There being no objection, this item was deferred to the next meeting.
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C. REVIEW OF REGULATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARING PROCESSES THAT
GOVERN CHURCH LOCATIONS
Councilmember Imperial stated that church locations need to be regulated to avoid
having too many in one area thereby impacting residential neighborhoods.
COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH
1. Announced that on June 3rd and 4th, a newly established local theater group
will be performing "Jesus Christ Superstar" at the Rosemead Community Recreation Center
and charging only $2.00 which will cover the cost of the rent, lighting and sound system.
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.' in
memory of Robert Pickett, husband of Josephine Pickett, who passed away on Monday. The
next Adjourned Meeting is scheduled for May 30, 1995 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall
Conference Room.
Respectfully Submitted:
CitV Clerk
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APPROVED:
Since Rosemead was a county area and then as it became a city
many citizens of this city have discussed with me the problem
of autos, trucks, and trash on front and side yards.
I beg your indulgence to pass the MUNICIPAL CODE AMMENDMENT
NUMBER 95-01
Thank you,
Glenn Clanton
3244 Leyburn Drive
Rosemead, CA 91770