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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 8, 1992
APPROVED
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
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The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was.called to
order by Mayor Clark at 8:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City
Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman McDonald.
The Invocation'was delivered by City Treasurer Foutz.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmen McDonald, Taylor, Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tem
Bruesch, and Mayor Clark
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 11, 1992 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 11, 1992, be
approved as submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 25, 1992 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 25, 1992, be
approved as submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Vasquez
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 1, 1992 - ADJOURNED MEETING
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 1, 1992, be approved
as submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
PRESENTATIONS: - None
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
A. Joyce Jones, 8339 Park Street, reported problems at Zapopan
Park since a gate that was previously locked has been left open during
the day for handicapped access of a neighbor and staff was directed to
investigate. Olga Fisher, Park and Angelus, stated that she lives
next to the park and asked the gate to be kept locked. Mrs. Fisher
also asked for a four-way stop sign at Dorothy and Angelus and
reported one of her neighbors was working on cars in his front yard.
Mrs. Medina, no address given, stated that she is handicapped with a
heart ailment and needs access through this gate. Michael Burbank,
Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that the gate could be locked
at 4:30 or 5:00 p.m. instead of 9:00 p.m. if that was agreeable to all
parties concerned.
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Staff was directed to open the gate at 8:00 a.m. and lock it at
4:30 p.m.
B. Hugh Foutz, 3824 N. Rosemead Blvd., gave an update on the
upcoming trip to Rosemead's Sister City, Keelung and invited all to
attend a multi-cultural event at Rosemead High School on October 3,
1992, at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Foutz also noted that 25 members of the
Zapopan Mexico Sister City would be here from September 24-29, 1992.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
An explanation of the procedures for the conduct of public
hearings 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. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 708
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE REVISIONS TO TITLE 10 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL AND CARE REGULATIONS AS IT
RELATES TO FEE SCHEDULES
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Mayor Clark asked how to report problems with animals after hours.
Frank Andrews, Director of Animal Control, explained that there is
now a 24-hour a day, seven day a week phone number, 310-940-8888, to
handle these calls.
Judy Meraz, Baldwin Park Animal Shelter Manager, stated that
depending on the seriousness of the problem, these calls would be
handled the next day.
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, asked for the procedures
regarding the pick-up of dead animals and for cleaning the street.
Ms. Meraz stated that shovels and brooms would be carried on the
Department's trucks to clean the pavement.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was
closed.
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 708
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ADOPTING, BY REFERENCE, LOS ANGELES COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL AND
CARE REGULATIONS
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH
that Ordinance No. 708 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: Taylor
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor stated the belief that the fee increase was
excessive, varying from 20-40% on different items, and did not believe
that proper service was being provided to the City of Rosemead
relating to the cleanup of carcasses.
B. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM PAO PING HO FOR
RELIEF FROM ORDINANCE NO. 696 WHICH IMPOSED A TEMPORARY
MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSES FOR KARAOKE
ENTERTAINMENT AND PERMISSION TO CONDUCT SUCH ENTERTAINMENT AT
EMOTION RESTAURANT, 8232 E. GARVEY AVENUE, SUITE 101,
ROSEMEAD
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
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Jim Van Horn, 11957 Droxford Street, Artesia, CA 90701, speaking
for the applicant, agreed to all the conditions, stated that this was
a family restaurant, and that providing this type of entertainment was
a matter of competition.
Peter Lynch, 1973 1973 Arriba Drive, Monterey Park, concurred with
Mr. Van Horn and asked approval.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was
closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch confirmed the hours of operation and asked
that in future they be stated as all patrons must be out of the
facility by a certain hour and that this be incorporated into the
ordinance that is now being prepared.
Mayor Clark noted that this applicant would be subject to the
conditions in the Karaoke ordinance when it is adopted.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that
the Council approve the request for relief from Ordinance No. 696,
subject to certain conditions as listed. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
III.LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 92-39 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $328,565.21
NUMBERED 3592 THROUGH 3732
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN MCDONALD, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that
Resolution No. 92-39 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Mayor Pro Tem'Bruesch asked for a memo explaining the refund to
Circus Vargas.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 92-40 - TRANSFERRING WHITMORE ALLEY STORM
DRAIN TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FOR
MAINTENANCE PURPOSES
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT
ON BEHALF OF SAID DISTRICT A TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF STORM
DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS KNOWN AS MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN NO.
1274 IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD FOR FUTURE OPERATION,
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE
TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF
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Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, asked where the storm drain was
located.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD that
Resolution No. 92-40 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 92-41 - AUTHORIZING ENTRANCE INTO THE PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS) HEALTH BENEFITS PLAN
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ELECTING TO BE SUBJECT TO THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND
HOSPITAL CARE ACT, FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION FOR
EMPLOYEES AND THE EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION FOR ANNUITANTS AT
DIFFERENT AMOUNTS
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH
that Resolution No. 92-41 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch asked for a memo showing the future costs.
D. ORDINANCE NO. 709 - AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AND THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS) -.ADOPT
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, reported that his social security
was reduced in relation to the amount he was collecting from his
pension from PERS.
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 709
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH
that Ordinance No. 709 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-A CITY CLERK VACATION REQUEST
CC-B AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ANNUAL
FALL SEMINAR IN SAN DIEGO, SEPTEMBER 25-27, 1992
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that
the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote
resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered,
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION
A.
BY RTD
This item was deferred at the request of the RTD.
VI. STATUS REPORTS
A. RAMONA REALIGNMENT AND BURTON STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Staff was presented with a petition from residents in the area
requesting stop signs at Burton and Ramona to control the speed of
traffic coming around the corner.
Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch asked that the process with Caltrans be
moved as quickly as possible and that the people who signed the
petition be kept informed of the progress. Mr. Bruesch opined that a
stop sign should be located at the peak of the northbound curve
instead of the intersection.
Mayor Clark asked for the cost of this project including the
acquisition of the right-of-way and the realignment of the street as
opposed to the cost of stop signs.
Donald J. Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated there could be a
problem with installing stop signs for speed control and where they
are not warranted.
Councilman Taylor agreed with the placement of a stop sign at the
peak of the curve.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that this item was a policy
decision regarding mid-block stop signs, that data would be provided
showing what such a stop sign would accomplish, any liability
exposure, costs of the project and options for Council's consideration
that will aid in the decision making process.
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH
1. Invited all to the next gang prevention meeting on October
1, 1992, noted that a directory of referral agencies is being prepared
and noted that a task force may continue the work after that date.
B. MAYOR CLARK
1. Stated that Dr. Bob Hansen of the Rosemead School District
had sent his thanks regarding the additional crossing guards.
C. FRANK G. TRIPEPI, CITY MANAGER
1. Reported that AB 181 was on the Governor's desk and hoped
it would be approved.
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VIII.CLOSED SESSION
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A. TO DISCUSS LITIGATION INITIATED AGAINST THE CITY PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) (Transportation Leasing
[Operating Industries] vs. City and U.S.A. v. Montrose
Chemical, Potlatch, etc.)
The City Council adjourned to a closed session at 9:20 p.m. and
the meeting was reconvened at 9:50 p.m. With respect to the
Transportation Leasing case, the Council authorized a proposed
settlement offer.
With,respect to the United States of America v_. Montrose Chemical,
Potlatch, etc. case, the Council approved the local entity cooperation
agreement re: settlement and also approved a settlement with the
United States Government. Announcement of this action was not made at
the Council meeting due to a court order. This minute action note
will serve as a public announcement of the approval of the local
entity cooperation agreement re: settlement and the settlement.
IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the
meeting was adjourned at 9:52 p.m. The next regular meeting is
scheduled for September 22, 1992, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
Qki~ ce a'6'7 '?n444 C4-u
City Clerk MAYOR
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