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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 26, 1991
APPROVED
CPfY OF ROSEMEAD
DATE 3- 6-
BY
The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to
order by Mayor McDonald at 8:10 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. Imperial.
The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Charlie Corum of the Olive
Branch Outreach.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmen Bruesch, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem. Imperial, and
Mayor McDonald
Absent: None
PRESENTATIONS: - None
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
A. Gail Guimond, 9317 Rose Street, reported dissatisfaction with
the City policy of allowing large homes to be built on small lots.
B. Michael O'Shea, 9317 Rose Street, stated that the homes being
built are too expensive.
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 AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING
COMMISSION DECISION REGARDING A REQUEST FROM THE UNIVERSITY
FOR HUMANISTIC STUDIES TO ESTABLISH A PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY
COLLEGE PROGRAM AT THE ROSEMEAD CHRISTIAN CHURCH SITE LOCATED
AT 8705 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD, ROSEMEAD
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Raymond Wang, Director of the University for Humanistic Studies,
stated that with the agreements for parking, that parking was
adequate.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was
closed.
Mayor McDonald asked if the City recognized agreements for shared
parking and Gary Chicots, Planning Director, stated that the Rosemead
Municipal Code does not recognize shared parking and that the tenants
must meet the parking requirements on their own.
Councilman Taylor was concerned with overuse of the property.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the
Council deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Planning
Commission. Vote resulted:
Yes: Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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B. A PUBLIC NEARING TO CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 679 AMENDING THE
ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE THE TEMPORARY FENCING OF
PROPERTY WHICH IS VACANT, UNDER CONSTRUCTION, OR BEING
DEMOLISHED
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, asked about the issuance of
demolition permits in regard to asbestos removal.
Fred Mascorro, 9303 Rose Street, asked if this would apply to
mini-malls waiting for tenants to occupy.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was
closed.
The following ordinance was presented to Council for introduction
ORDINANCE NO. 679
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE TEMPORARY FENCING
OF PROPERTY THAT IS VACANT, UNDER CONSTRUCTION, OR BEING
DEMOLISHED
Councilman Taylor requested that the word "UNATTENDED" or
"UNINHABITED" be added to the last sentence of Section 1(F).
Councilman Bruesch asked that wording be added to require the
fence to be continuously maintained in "good" repair.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that
ordinance No. 679 be introduced on its first reading and that reading
in full be waived. Vote resulted:
Yes: Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. A PUBLIC BEARING TO CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 680 FOR A REZONING
OF CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD), MEDIUM COMMERCIAL (C-3),
PARKING (P), AND LIGHT MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIAL (M-1)
PROPERTY EASTERLY OF IVAR AVENUE EASTWARD TO THE EASTERLY
CITY LIMITS OF ROSEMEAD BY ADDING A DESIGN OVERLAY (D)
Gary Chicots, Planning Director, presented the staff report and
relevant information to the Council.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Robert Angles, 9147 Valley Boulevard, was opposed to any further
restrictions being placed on his properties.
Patty Maude, 3343 Callan Avenue, Long Beach, asked that the
numerous properties owned by her family in the affected area be
exempted from this rezoning action.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was
closed.
Councilman Bruesch approved of the design overlay feature as a
safety measure for the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Imperial concurred with Mr. Bruesch adding that this
is necessary to protect the aesthetics of the area.
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Councilman Taylor was concerned that all of Valley Boulevard was
now being considered for the design overly feature and suggested that
it be limited to projects of 20,000 square feet or more.
After some further discussion,
continued to March 12, 1991 at 8:00
information and amendment.
the public hearing was reopened and
p.m. in this room for further
III.LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 91-8 - CLAIMS b DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-8
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
NUMBERED 32273-32321 AND 32760 THROUGH 32852
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that Resolution No. 91-8 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 91-9 - MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND
DETERMINATIONS WITH RESPECT TO REDEVELOPMENT PAYMENT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF STREET AND LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS IN GARVEY
AVENUE (LIMIT/LIMIT)
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-9
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS WITH RESPECT TO
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREET AND
LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS IN GARVEY AVENUE BETWEEN THE
WESTERLY CITY LIMIT AND THE EASTERLY CITY LIMIT
Agencymember Taylor requested the limitation amount for the
project be amended from $7,000.000 to $5,500,000.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL
that Resolution No. 91-9 be adopted as amended. Vote resulted:
Yes: Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. ORDINANCE NO. 675 - AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE
CONCERNING THE REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF TRAILERS WITHIN THE
CITY - INTRODUCE
This item was deferred to the next regular meeting.
D. ORDINANCE NO. 677 - APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 49136 AND
ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 90-173 WHICH PROPOSES THE SUBDIVISION OF
AN EXISTING LOT INTO SIX (6) PARCELS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY HOME
DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES AND A CHANGE OF THE ZONE FROM C-1
(NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) TO P-D (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8835 MISSION DRIVE, ROSEMEAD - ADOPT
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The following ordinance was presented to the Council for adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 677
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM C-1 TO P-D FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 8835 MISSION DRIVE (ZC 90-173)
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR McDONALD that
Ordinance No. 677 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
E. ORDINANCE NO. 678 - A CITY-INITIATED CHANGE OF ZONE FOR
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 8400-8548 VALLEY BOULEVARD; 3950-52
1/2 DELTA AVENUE; AND 3917-3937 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE BY
ADDING A DESIGN OVERLAY (D) DESIGNATION TO THE UNDERLYING
C-3 DESIGNATION - ADOPT
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 678
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM C-3 TO C-3(D) FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 8400-8548 VALLEY BOULEVARD, 3950-52 DELTA AVENUE,
AND 3917-27 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE (ZC 90-176)
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that Ordinance No. 678 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
F. RESOLUTION NO. 91-10 - NAILING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND
DETERMINATIONS WITH RESPECT TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PAYMENT
FOR FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL IMPROV24ENTS AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF GARVEY AVENUE AND SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD
This item was deferred to the next regular meeting.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-E REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION)
CC-A APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP 21550 - 2446 N. SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD
CC-B AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND AREAS "D" AND "E" DISASTER BOARDS
SPONSORED TRAINING IN LAKE ARROWHEAD, APRIL 8-11, 1991
CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND ANNUAL WE-TIP CONFERENCE IN LONG
BEACH, APRIL 26-27, 1991
CC-D RALLY SUPPORTING TROOPS IN THE PERSIAN GULF, MARCH 2, 1991
CC-F AUTHORIZATION FOR ROS04FAD DEPUTIES TO ATTEND GANG SEMINAR
IN SAN DIEGO, APRIL 3-5, 1991
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the
foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote resulted:
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Yes: Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-E GANG-RELATED COMMUNITY SURVEY
After some discussion, this item was deferred for further
information and no action was taken.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION - None
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL
1. Invited everyone to attend a rally on March 2, 1991 at
the City Hall memorial garden in honor of the troops serving in the
Persian Gulf.
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the
meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. The next regular meeting is
scheduled for March 12, 1991.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
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