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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
JULY 14, 1992
APPROVED
CITY OF ROSEMLAD
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The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to
order by Mayor Clark at 8:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City
Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Vasquez.
The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Bill Miller of the United
Methodist Church.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmen McDonald, Taylor, Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tem
Bruesch, and Mayor Clark
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 23, 1992 - REGULAR MEETING
Councilman Taylor requested that his statement on Page 4 be
modified to read "...was opposed to the several hundred thousands of
dollars that must be set..."
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 23, 1992, be approved as
amended. Vote resulted:
Yes: Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Bruesch
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch stated that he abstained his vote since he
had not been present at the meeting.
PRESENTATIONS: - None
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
A. Melissa Okamura, representing the Rosemead Youth Association,
thanked the Council and staff for its support of this organization,
and presented the Council with a plaque.
B. Robert Angles, 9147 Valley Blvd., commended the parade
participants;, discussed the lack of patriotism shown by parade
spectators; and commented on its overall appearance.
C. Glenn Clanton, 3244 Del Mar Avenue, thanked the Council and
members of staff for the assistance given to the parade committee
volunteers.
D. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, discussed the role played by
the various organizations that the City belongs to and questioned
their usefulness.
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 A REQUEST FROM LITTLEROCR
ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR RELIEF FROM ORDINANCE NO. 696,WHICH
IMPOSED A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSES
FOR RARAORE ENTERTAINMENT FOR A PERMIT AT T&J RESTAURANT,
8526 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD, ROSEMEAD
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The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Benson Wu, 1506 Camino Lindo, South Pasadena, and representing T&J
Restaurant, summarized the restaurant's plans for remodeling and menu
changes; commented on the restaurant's financial position and asked
the Council to approve this request.
Connie Taylor, daughter of the former owner of T&J Restaurant,
stated that this type of entertainment was in keeping with current
patrons; that T&J had had an entertainment permit for a number of
years; that there were no near neighbors to be bothered; that the new
owners were trying to upgrade the restaurant service; that the City
must work with the businesses; that in this uncertain economic time
that entertainment of this nature was vital to the future of T&J's;
and asked the Council to approve this request.
Helen Hasabales, 6156 N. Ivar Avenue, Temple City, former owner of
T&J Restaurant, stated that she had been working with the new owner;
thought highly of him; concurred with Ms. Taylor; and asked the
Council to grant this request.
Ken Gross, 1923 Hanscomb Drive, South Pasadena, stated that it
would be a hardship on this establishment if Karaoke were not allowed
and stressed that this is a restaurant situation not a studio with
individual booths or rooms.
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, stated that the City should
adhere to its moratorium and create uniform closing times for this
type of business.
Mr. Wu rebutted with the statement that T&J was only open until
2:00 a.m.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was
closed.
Councilman McDonald noted that this was a unique situation; that
T&J has had a good reputation for being trouble free; and that the
City needs to help the business community when possible.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ that
the Council approve relief from Ordinance No. 696, subject to the
conditions outlined by the Planning Commission and with the
understanding that T&J would be subject to the regulations of the
Karaoke ordinance when it is adopted by the Council.
Before vote could result Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch verified that the
hours of operation would be from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m.
Mayor Clark requested the conditions include a requirement that
the remodeling of the windows be done but that Karaoke could be
conducted before it is completed and that T&J should remain a
restaurant operation.
There being no further discussion, the maker and the second of the
motion agreed to the additional conditions Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING
COMMISSION DECISION REGARDING A REQUEST FROM THE PROJECT
ENGINEERING FIRM OF JOHN ABELL, INC. FOR A SIX-MONTH
EXTENSION OF APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP 21706, 9323 GLENDON WAY,
ROSEMEAD
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The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Cathy Connen, 140 W. Orange, Covina, and representing the engineer
for this project, stated that new homes are not being built but the
lot is being split and the existing homes will be sold individually.
Frank Contreras, 3747 Amesbury Rd., Los Angeles, referred to the
sluggish economy and asked for this extension to be granted.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was
closed.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH
that the Council grant the appeal and approve the request for a
six-month extension to Parcel Map 21706. 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. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 706, AMENDING THE
MUNICIPAL CODE BY READOPTING A STANDARDIZED CONFLICT OF
INTEREST CODE FOR THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AND THE ROSEMEAD
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE MODEL
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
The Mayor opened the public hearing and there being no one wishing
to speak, the public hearing was closed.
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for
introduction:
ORDINANCE NO. 706
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ADOPTING A STANDARDIZED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD AND THE ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH
that Ordinance No. 706 be introduced on its first reading and that
reading in full be waived. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
A. RESOLUTION NO. 92-31 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS (FY 1991-92)
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $749,288.80
NUMBERED 2893-2924, 2927-2934, 2937-2939, 2942 AND 2952-3063
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that
Resolution No. 92-31 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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B. RESOLUTION NO. 92-32 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS (FY 1992-93)
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $164,557.10
NUMBERED 2925-2926, 2936,2940-2941, 2943, 3067-3079 AND 3092
THROUGH 3106
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH
that Resolution No. 92-32 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. ORDINANCE NO_ 705 - SPECIFYING LOCATIONS FOR POSTING OF
MEETING AGENDAS -'INTRODUCE
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for
introduction:
ORDINANCE NO. 705
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
SPECIFYING LOCATIONS FOR MEETING AGENDA POSTING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH
that Ordinance No. 705 be introduced on its first reading and that
reading in full be waived. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Clark, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-A APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH ROSEMEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
AND CIRCUS VARGAS FOR USE OF ROSEMEAD PARR, JULY 30-AUGUST
5, 1992
CC-B SPEED SURVEY AND CROSSING GUARD STUDY FOR WALNUT GROVE
AVENUE (WELLS/EDMOND)
CC-C CITY MANAGER VACATION REQUEST (AUGUST 5-31, 1992)
CC-D INSTALLATION OF RED CURB IN FRONT OF RAINBOW CAFE
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH
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.
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V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION
A. RENEWAL OF ANIMAL CONTROL AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Joan Coleman, Executive Director of the San Gabriel Valley
Humane Society, offered to answer any questions the Council might
have.
Councilman Taylor questioned the discrepancy in the amounts
shown in the staff report regarding the amounts of the license fees
returned to the City.
Ms. Coleman explained that the Humane Society charges 50% of the
license fee for collecting the licenses and LA County Animal Control
is paid $27.50 an hour to canvass. Ms. Coleman added that the amount
returned to the City through the redemption fees, the impound fees
collected from the owner of an animal, could be more than the $4,000
being returned to Temple City which has less population than Rosemead.
Councilman Taylor noted that the dollar amounts are close and
was not happy with the service over the past several years and that
the level of service provided by the County has dropped.
MOTION-BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH
that the Council renew the City's agreement with the Los Angeles
County Animal Care & Control for a period of five (5) years. Vote
resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Vasquez, McDonald
No: Taylor
Absent: None
Abstain: Clark
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor stated that his vote indicated that he was not
happy with the.response time and the service that the County has been
giving the City.
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. REQUEST FROM
PLANNING COMI
MATTERN FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE
Councilman Vasquez placed the name of Gil Barron in nomination
for this position and it was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch.
Mayor Clark disagreed with this procedure and asked that the
vacancy be opened to the public as had been done in the past.
Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that this was not an
unscheduled vacancy and posting was not required.
Mayor Clark was uncomfortable with this procedure and felt that
the vacancy should be opened to the public.
Councilman Taylor was surprised at this action and felt
residents should be allowed to apply.
Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch withdrew his second and agreed to opening
the vacancy to the residents.
Councilman Taylor ascertained that the vacancy would be
advertised and notice of the vacancy would be posted.
Mayor Clark stated that she believed Mr. Mattern had the welfare
of the City at heart and acted on that. Mrs. Clark added that she
thought he should be reappointed.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCH the
request for reappointment be denied and that notice of the vacancy be
advertised and posted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Vasquez, McDonald
No: Clark
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. RENEWAL OF
INC.
IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER
After some discussion, this item was tabled and no further action
was required.
C. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRIBUNE AND STARNEWS COVERAGE OF ROSEMEAD
EVENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch stated that he would be meeting with editor
of these newspapers in order to discuss their policy of no longer
covering Rosemead events. No action was required on this item.
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the
meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. The next regular meeting,
scheduled for July 28, 1992, will be cancelled due to lack of a
quorum.
Respectfully submitted:
APPROVED:
01"I'ue-4
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