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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING DATE_ 3-- 3
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 26, 1993 13Y
The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to
order by Mayor Bruesch at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City
Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilmember McDonald.
The Invocation was delivered by City Treasurer Foutz.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Clark, McDonald, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem
Vasquez, and Mayor Bruesch
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 28, 1993 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER McDONALD
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 28, 1993, be
approved. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Taylor, Bruesch, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 12, 1993 - REGULAR MEETING
Approval of these Minutes was deferred to the next regular
meeting.
. RED RIBBON WEEK ESSAY WINNERS
Resolutions were presented by the Council to the following essay
winners:
Kelly Cisneros. Williams School: "My dream for a drug-free
community would be no gangs, no drugs, no violence, no graffiti
and people who care about others. The way I would do this I would
get as many people as I could and we would all paint over the
graffiti and try to be family for people who think a gang is their
family. A drug-free community for me would be children of all
races playing outside together and not worrying about getting shot
or kidnapped and I would also try to keep my friends out of drugs
and gangs by telling them that they don't need to be in a gang or
take drugs to be popular; that they could be even more popular
just by caring and being nice to others. That's my dream of a
drug-free community."
Ana Tuan Le, Willard Elementary School: "My dream of a drug-free
community. Two years ago I pledged that I would never do drugs in
my life and after that pledge I began to have ideas and dreams
about what a community would be like if there were no drugs. In
my dreams I see people with good personalities and not bad
attitudes and people with good health. Also in my dreams I see
people not doing bad things like burning up buildings. Let me
continue to share my dreams with you. My first dream of a
drug-free community is that people would have good personalities.
If some people were nice they wouldn't hurt other people.
Everybody would help each other and not fight each other. If
people were nice to each other they could join together and fight
against the important issues of today like pollution by recycling,
reducing and reusing. Using our good personalities could make our
community a beautiful place to live. My second dream of a
drug-free community is that people would have good health. A lot
of people die because of drugs. Some people think that if you
smoke you can be cool but you are not because they are very bad
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for your health and it could kill you. In my dreams I see clean
lungs, clear heads and healthy bodies not some people who get
addicted to drugs. This is life not a game so don't use drugs and
destroy your life. My third dream of a drug-free community is
that people wouldn't do bad things like burn down buildings and
steal things that don't belong to them. Some people do bad things
because they use drugs. In my dream I don't see people drinking
alcohol and going out on the street and throwing the cans at the
store.windows. I see people joined together as a positive gang
and protecting our community from drugs by telling other people
not to use drugs. This is a beautiful dream. In conclusion,
drugs are very bad to use. Now the drug problem is one of the
most negative things in our community. If we join together we can
stop this problem. We can make my dreams and your dreams come
true if we say NO! to drugs. These are my dreams of a drug-free
community."
Jane Phu. Muscatel Junior High School: "Envision Rosemead,
California, a drug-free community. What would it be like? How
would you feel? Let's close our eyes and imagine together. The
day begins very quietly. You can hear birds singing their merry
tunes. Parents can send their children to school without worrying
about drugs or gangs. There is no graffiti on the walls or
buildings. Little boys and girls can play dodge ball in the
streets without getting run over by a drunken driver. A group of
friends decide to go to the park for a basketball game and do not
have to worry about drug pushers. You can walk outside at night
to catch a fresh breath of air without wondering if a drug addict
will come to mug you for money. Your family and friends are
healthier and happier. How did you feel in a drug-free Rosemead?
I felt a sense of security knowing that there more policemen
patrolling the streets and less criminals in jail. Parents
probably felt a great sense of relief because they can let their
children out and know that they will come back alive. This is my
dream but Rosemead is not picture perfect. I can help stop gangs
and drugs by not joining gangs and by not using drugs. I can also
write to government officials for tougher laws against drive-by
and alcohol related accidents and drug pushers. Our parents can
go to school board meetings and ask for more drug education in
schools. Though Rosemead is not really a drug-free community at
this time, remember you and I can make a difference. Together we
can make this vision come true."
Certificates were presented to essay,participants Peir Le Huyn,
Sandra Mercado, Angela Hang, Lily Tran, and Jing Wang.
A five-minute recess was called at this time and the meeting was
reconvened accordingly.
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
A. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, asked about the City's
progress in trash reduction.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
An explanation of the procedures for the conduct of public
hearings was presented by the City Attorney.
A. A PUBLIC NEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM ELLIS LEE WYNN TO
MAXIMIZE THE COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL OF AN EXISTING LOT THROUGH
RELOCATION OF THE REAR PROPERTY LINE AND COMMENSURATE
REZONING FROM R-2 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO C-3 (MEDIUM
COMMERCIAL) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3343 SAN GABRIEL
BOULEVARD (ZC 93-197)
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Ellis Lee Wynn, 952 S. La Verne, Los Angeles, is the owner of the
property and explained the history of the rear 25 feet. Mr. Wynn
asked approval of this request.
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David Camacho, 3338 Alanreed Avenue, lives adjacent to this site
and was concerned that the property usage would be change. Mr.
Camacho verified the portion of the property that would be affected
and that the usage would remain the same.
Councilmember Clark verified that the existing block wall would
not be altered.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for
introduction:
ORDINANCE NO. 740
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-2 TO C-3 FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3343 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD (ZC 93-197)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER McDONALD, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR
that Ordinance No. 740 be introduced on its first reading and that
reading in full be waived. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Taylor, Bruesch, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
III.LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 93-56 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-56
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $318,839.11
NUMBERED 7518 THROUGH 7687
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER McDONALD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ
that Resolution No. 93-56 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Taylor, Bruesch, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 93-57 - ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES
STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1994
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE
OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE
VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1994
After some discussion, it was MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER McDONALD,
SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ that Resolution No. 93-57 be adopted.
Vote resulted:
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Yes:
Clark,
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
Taylor, Bruesch, Vasquez, McDonald
The mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Mayor Bruesch asked for an explanation of the regulations for
minority language translations.
C. ORDINANCE NO. 739 - ALLOWING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-2 TO
P.D. (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) TO ALLOW A PROJECT CONSISTING OF
SEVEN (7) SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED DWELLINGS TO BE CONSTRUCTE
AT 7629 AND 7637 GRAVES AVENUE (ZC 93-194) - ADOPT
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for
adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 739
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-2 TO P.D. FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 7629-7637 GRAVES AVENUE, ROSEMEAD (ZC 93-194)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER McDONALD
that Ordinance No. 739 be 'adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Taylor, Bruesch, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-A, CC-E, and CC-H REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION)
CC-B AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY CLERK TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES NEW LAW AND ELECTION SEMINAR IN MONTEREY, DECEMBER
8-10, 1993
CC-C AUTHORIZATION FOR ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR TO ATTEND
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SEMINAR IN
MONTEREY, DECEMBER 9-10, 1993
CC-D APPROVAL OF PARCEL NAP NO. 21501 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2205-2219 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD
CC-F APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SEER BIDS
FOR DEFERRED LOAN PROJECT AT 2528 JACKSON AVENUE
CC-G RECEIVE BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR 50th HANDYMAN BID
PACKAGE
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER McDONALD, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TAYLOR
that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote
resulted:
Yes: Clark, Taylor, Bruesch, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-A REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRAVEL EXPENDITURES FOR ZAPOPAN SISTER
CITY VISIT
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, was concerned that City funds
would be used to pay for this trip.
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Councilmember Taylor asked why Mr. Lyons had attended.
Mayor Bruesch stated that since no members of the Council could
attend, Mr. Lyons had gone as a representative of the Council and City
Hall.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER McDONALD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ
that the Council reimburse Planning Director Lyons for his trip to
Mexico in the amount of $450.00. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Bruesch, Vasquez, McDonald
No: Taylor
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilmember Taylor stated "My vote is not against Mr. Lyons as
far as reimbursing him for the expense. I just don't want to get
started on the slippery slope as far as whoever else now, as far as
precedent, that anybody and everybody will be paid now. The Sister
city has been doing a great job as committee to committee not
bureaucracy to brueaucracy and I use that term in the sense that
that's what it can turn into. So, again, it's no reflection on Mr.
Lyons at all. It's just my policy vote as far as I don't want it to
get out of hand because now anybody else I'd have to vote for them,
also. I'd like that in the minutes. Thank you."
Mayor Bruesch stated "I have confidence in the staff and the
Council not to abuse any type of privilege of representing the City at
these type of conferences. I don't think in the past this council nor
the staff has abused this privilege. I think if you compare our costs
per Councilperson and our cost per Council as a whole for attending
these type of functions with other cities, I think you'll find our
expense rate very commendable and I applaud my colleagues on the
council for keeping that type of cost down."
CC-E RECEIVE BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR RESIDENTIAL
REHABILITATION PROGRAM DEFERRED LOAN AT 9752 LOFTUS AVENUE
Councilmember Taylor stated his intention to vote no because of
the policy.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER McDONALD
that the Council receive and file all bids; accept and award to Cal
Pacific Contractors, low bidder, in the amount of $35,000; authorize
staff to enter into contract with the owner and contractor; and reject
all other bids. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Bruesch, Vasquez, McDonald
No: Taylor
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilmember Taylor stated "My vote is not against the applicant
but I'm against the funding policy."
CC-H APPROVAL OF GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD AND THE ROSEMEAD HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(ANGELUS AVENUE SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT)
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VASQUEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER McDONALD
that the Council approve the ground lease as amended. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Bruesch, Vasquez, McDonald
No: Taylor
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION - None
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. COUNCIIIEDWER TAYLOR
1. Asked if the Assistance and Operating Agreement was ready.
Donald J. Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated it would be
on the next Housing agenda.
2. Asked if the final copy of the Official Statement for the
Bond Sale had been received. Mr. Taylor also asked if the interest
schedule would be included.
Mr. Wagner stated they would be completed this week.
City Manager Tripepi stated the official Statements would be
hand delivered to the Council upon receipt and will include all
interest payments.
B. MAYOR BRIIESCH
1. Reminded all present that Family Recognition Day is
scheduled for November 17, 1993, at the Rosemead Community Recreation
Center.
2. Commended staff for another successful Red Ribbon Week
celebration.
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the
meeting was adjourned in memory of the recently deceased Betty
DeCocker to a study session to discuss the Business Improvement
District with the Chamber of Commerce at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
November 9, 1993, prior to the regular Council meeting.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
ty Clerk
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