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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
MAY 28, 1991
APPROVED
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
DATE
BY
The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to
order by Mayor Imperial at 8:19 p.m. in the Council Chambers of 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 City Treasurer Foutz.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmen Bruesch, McDonald, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem
Clark, and Mayor Imperial
Absent: None
. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 29, 1991 - ADJOURNED MEETING
Approval of these minutes was deferred to the next regular
meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 14, 1991 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD that
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 14, 1991, be approved as
submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Captain Walls of the Temple Sheriff Station presented a plaque of
appreciation to City Manager Frank Tripepi.
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Lino Nardini, 7831 E. Emerson P1., asked about the new trash
contract and questioned the base year for the water rationing.
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 SUONG C. MOC TO
REZONE A PARCEL OF LAND FROM R-2 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL)
TO P-O (PROFESSIONAL OFFICE), LOCATED AT 3348-3352 WALNUT
GROVE AVENUE, ROSEMEAD (ZC 91-181/GPA 91-2)
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Applicant Patrick Chiu, 13523 Francisquito Avenue, Suite B,
Baldwin Park, asked the Council to approve this request.
John Holzinger, 3004 N. Burton Avenue, verified the proposed
projects will only be two stories high.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was
closed.
The following ordinance was presented'to the Council for
introduction:
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ORDINANCE NO. 687
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-2 TO PO-D FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3352 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AND APPROVING A GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT
Councilman Bruesch asked about the number of residential units
that could be constructed on these sites and stated his intention to
vote "NO" on this item and the next, which were related. Mr. Bruesch
objected to the commercial areas encroaching into residential areas.
Councilman McDonald moved introduction of Ordinance No. 687 and
approval of ZC 91-181. This motion died for lack of a second.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that the
Council deny this project. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark
No: McDonald
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM PATRICK CHID AND
ASSOCIATES TO REZONE A PARCEL OF LAND FROM R-2 (MEDIUM
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO P-0 (PROFESSIONAL OFFICE), LOCATED AT
3360, 3364, AND 3366 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE, ROSEMEAD (ZC
91-182/GPA 91-2)
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Applicant Chiu again asked for approval of this request and noted
that the proposed site lies between a church and a water tower with a
shopping center and maintenance yard across the street. Mr. Chiu
stated the opinion that the site was more conducive to commercial than
to residential, pointing out that the existing rental units had a
problem keeping tenants..
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for
introduction:
ORDINANCE NO. 688
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-2 TO PO-D FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3360, 3364 AND 3366 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AND
APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
Councilman McDonald moved introduction of Ordinance No. 688 and
approval of ZC 91-182. This motion died for lack of a second.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the
Council deny this project. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark
No: McDonald
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A CITY-INITIATED REQUEST TO
AMEND THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING REGULATIONS TO
ESTABLISH A FLOOR AREA TO LOT AREA RATIO TO LIMIT THE SIZE OF
RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES (PC RES. 91-21)
The Mayor opened the public hearing and continued it to June 25,
1991, at 8:00 p.m. in this Chamber.
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III.LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 91-25 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$787,010.08 NUMBERED 37405-37443 AND 33481 THROUGH 33578
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that
Resolution No. 91-25 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-F REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION)
CC-A ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR 1989-90 RESURFACING PROJECT ON
VARIOUS STREETS
CC-B APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS
FOR DEFERRED LOAN PROGRAM PROJECT AT 3340 N. EVELYN AVENUE
CC-C APPROVAL OF
STAND LOCATIONS
CC-D AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MAYORS
AND COUNCILMEMBERS EXECUTIVE FORUM IN MONTEREY, JULY 10-12,
1991
CC-E AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES DOWNTOWN
REVITALIZATION CONFERENCE IN SACRAMENTO, JUNE 12-13, 1991
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that
the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote
resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Note: The application period for filing requests for fireworks
stand locations was extended for an additional two weeks (CC-C).
CC-F APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP NO. 47192, 2405 DEL MAR AVENUE AND
7701-7713 GRAVES AVENUE
Councilman Bruesch stated that he would not vote in favor of this
map until all weeds are cleared from the property.
Councilman Taylor objected to this restriction on the project and
asked that in the future, the Council be provided with full size maps
of the tract rather than a reduced copy.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that
this item be deferred to allow inclusion of a full size map.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark requested copies of the Minutes from the
Planning Commission and Council Meetings where Parcel Map 47192 was
discussed.
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V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION - None
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
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A. BRIEFING BY CAPTAIN WALLS REGARDING CRIME STATISTICS FOR
ROSEMEAD
This item was handled at the beginning of the meeting under
presentations.
B.
SISTER CITY
This item was placed on the Agenda at the request of Mayor
Imperial.
Councilman McDonald suggested that a group be formed to choose
the city in Taiwan that the residents would like as a sister city.
Mayor Imperial stated that he had already reviewed those cities
that would be interested and a suitable city had been chosen. Mr.
Imperial added that this city has been contacted and approval is
pending.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN McDONALD, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that
the Council approve the concept of a second Sister City for Rosemead,
authorize Mayor Imperial to organize a group and return with a
recommendation to the Council for approval. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, Imperial, Clark, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Taylor
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. JIM BRADY'S "CALLING ON AMERICA" CAMPAIGN - NATIONAL
ORGANIZATION ON DISABILITY
This item was presented for information only and no action was
required.
D. COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
1. Asked about the lane assignments during the
reconstruction of Garvey Avenue.
2. Asked for information about a gang-related shooting and
again reported that the Council is not notified on a timely basis.
D. MAYOR PRO TEN CLARK
1. Asked that the residents be informed of the new trash
contractor, rates and discounts as soon as possible.
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the
meeting was adjourned at 9:28 p.m. to Saturday, June 1, 1991, at 9:00
a.m.'for the purpose of the budget study session.
Respectfully submitted:
LCD (,U
y Clerk
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