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CC - 10-11-940 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL . OCTOBER 11, 1994 APPROVED CITY OF ROSFMEAD DATE_ / a,~,~ s-74 The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Bruesch at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilmember Vasquez. The Invocation was delivered by Pastor John Wood of the Neighborhood Covenant Church ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmembers Clark, Imperial, Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tem Taylor, and Mayor Bruesch Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 13, 1994 - REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 13, 1994, be approved as submitted. Vote resulted: Yes: Clark, Taylor, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 27, 1994 - REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 27, 1994, be amended as corrected. Vote resulted: Yes: Clark, Taylor, Bruesch, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: Vasquez The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. : None 1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE A. JUAN NUNEZ, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, asked if anyone had any information on voting during weekends. Mr. Nunez also announced that the Garvey School Board will have a meeting on Wednesday to reconsider the AYC proposal. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None III.LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 94-49 - CLAIMS S DEMANDS The following resolution was presented to the Council for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 94-49 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $771,287.98 NUMBERED 10887 THROUGH 11012 CC 10-11-94 Page #1 • 0 Mayor Pro Tem Taylor asked about the number of karaoke permits issued by the City. Don Wagner, Assistant City Manager, responded that there are approximately eight or nine karaoke permits at this time.. Mayor Pro Tem Taylor asked if there were any problems, primarily parking problems. Frank Tripepi, City Manager, responded that there have not been any parking problems. MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL that the Council grant an Entertainment Permit to Cafe L'Amour, 8450 Valley Boulevard, #106. Vote resulted: Yes: Clark, Taylor, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION - None VI. STATUS REPORTS - None VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. REQUEST FROM COMMISSIONER BREEN FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE ROSEMEAD PLANNING COMMISSION Councilmember Imperial requested that staff send a letter to Mr. Breen asking him if there will be any conflicts with serving again or would he have any problems attending conferences without his wife. Mayor Bruesch stated that this item will be deferred. B. REQUEST FROM COMMISSIONER LARSON FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM TAYLOR that Commissioner Larson be reappointed. Vote resulted: Yes: Clark, Taylor, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. C. REQUEST FROM COMMISSIONER LOWREY FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE ROSEMEAD PLANNING COMMISSION MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM TAYLOR that Commissioner Lowrey be reappointed. Vote resulted: Yes: Clark, Taylor, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. D. REVIEW OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) ZONE CC 10-11-94 Page #4 • Mayor Pro Tem Taylor requested that this item be deferred to the next meeting for more information. Mr. Taylor stated that the draft amendment suggests limiting the deviation from the underlying development standards to a maximum of 25%. Mr. Taylor stated that this was not enough space to park two cars in the driveway, especially two story homes with two-car garages. This would cause the outside cars to park into the sidewalk. Mayor Bruesch stated that the PD zones give the Planning Department a chance to look at the design and placement of houses and lots. In order to be in a PD zone you have to give the developer some flexibility, otherwise why not apply in a regular R-1, R-2, or R-3 zone. Mayor Pro Tem Taylor stated that an R-1 is 6000 square feet and these lots are being sold as single family homes even though they are called PD. Mayor Bruesch was referring to R-2 lots and that he thought the only space available for a PD would be in an R-2 zone. Mayor Pro Tem Taylor stated if it does not meet the PD then it goes in under the R-2 standards. Mayor Bruesch questioned then why even have a PD. Mayor Pro Tem Taylor stated that PD encourages developers to consolidate smaller lots, demolish older properties and build newer units. Mr. Taylor then requested staff to prepare a schedule listing the types of zoning, front, rear, and sideyard setbacks and to clarify the 25% setback reduction for all zones. Peter Lyons, Planning Director explained the 25% proposal. Some PD's will have shorter driveways. Mr. Lyons stated further that with this proposal 25 feet cannot be reduced over 25% and that all projects would have to have Council approval. Mayor Bruesch requested staff to also include a list of large parcels of R-1 and R-2 lots that are available for planned developments. Councilmember Clark requested staff for examples of the difference in units under the new ordinance with a PD versus the regular R-2. Ms. Clark stated that the new ordinance seems to be more restrictive than a normal R-2 lot in the number of units allowable due to inclusion of the driveway and cul-de-sac that is usually there. Mrs. Clark also requested clarification on the ordinance regarding setbacks. Mayor Bruesch stated that this item will be deferred to the next meeting. VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS A. MAYOR PRO TEM TAYLOR 1. Stated that the City Calendar should focus on neutral pictures rather than singling out individuals and families in fairness to the residents to Rosemead. Councilmember Clark agreed with Mr. Taylor. B. COUNCILMEMBER CLARK 1. Requested a copy of the GATT Treaty. Frank Tripepi, City Manager, responded that two copies have been ordered. C. COUNCIUC MBER IMPERIAL 1. Requested that it be a policy that any project appearing before the Planning Commission has the facts, figures, and past history of the subject property. Mr. Imperial stated the Commission has not received the past history on some of these projects, and, therefore, were unable to make a rational decision. CC 10-11-94 Page #5 D. COUNCILMEMBER VASQUEZ 1. Reported on a news article in the L.A. Times, whereby the L.A. County Board of Supervisors tentatively approved a limit on garage sales in unincorporated areas to twice a year. Final vote will be next week. E. MAYOR BRUESCH 1. Exhibited the fishing derby t-shirts for the kids. 2. Announced that Caltrans is sponsoring a Bike Rodeo for kids. 3. Requested Mr. Tripepi to read into the record, the Law Enforcement grant nceived today. Mayor Pro Tem Taylor congratulated mayor Bruesch on trxe- $25,000 award. Mr. Tripepi stated that this is part of the Crimes Bill that the City applied for and the City received $73,000 a year for three years which amounts to $219,000. The City has to come up with its share to fund two police officers a year for three years. There is a ceremony taking place tomorrow at the White House where recipients will receive formal recognition and notification. There is no representative from Rosemead. Rosemead's share is $131,000 per year. Council was given a memo with backup information this evening. Mayor Bruesch congratulated staff, especially Jeff Stewart for his work in writing the grant application. VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, Rosemead, stated that the PD zone requesting an acre of land should be an incentive for the developer, any amount less than that should not be considered. Mayor Pro Tem Taylor responded that the City ordinances have roughly a 10% leeway. It is difficult to buy one square acre. Mr. Nunez asked Councilmember Vasquez if the L.A. County tentative garage sale ordinance was for the County only. Mr. Nunez further stated that Rosemead has an ordinance whereby only personal items are to be sold, not new merchandise. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. The next adjourned regular meeting is scheduled for October 25, 1994,.at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: City Clerk CC 10-11-94 Page #6