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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 12, 1991
APPROVED
CITY OF ROSE MEAD
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The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to
order by Mayor McDonald at 8:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City
Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Bruesch.
The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Carl Dreves of the Rosemead
Christian Center.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilman Bruesch, Mayor Pro Tem Imperial, and Mayor
McDonald
Absent: Councilman Taylor - Excused
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 8, 1991
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL
that the Minutes of January 8; 1991 be approved as submitted. Vote
resulted:
Yes:
McDonald,
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
Bruesch, Imperial
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
A Resolution honoring the memory of Ann Cariello was presented by
the Council to her sons for her many years of volunteer service to the
community.
A Proclamation was presented by the Council to Cass Luke, member
of Assemblywoman Sally Tanner's staff, in appreciation of her years of
service to the Rosemead community.
A second Proclamation was presented by the Council to Edward H.
Johnson naming the month of March, 1991, as "MENTAL RETARDATION
MONTH."
Mayor McDonald introduced the three Council candidates, Margaret
Clark, Jean DeCocker, and Joe Vasquez.
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
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 ORDINANCE NO. 675 WHICH AMENDS
THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE REGULATIONS FOR
THE USE OF TRAILERS - CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 27, 1990.
The public hearing remained open, and there being no one wishing
to speak, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL
that this item be deferred to the next regular meeting. Vote
resulted:
Yes:
McDonald,
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
Bruesch, Imperial
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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B. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING
COMMISSION DECISION REGARDING A REQUEST FROM JANSTAR
DEVELOPMENT FOR APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 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 - CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 8, 1991
The public hearing remained open.
Mike Pearson, 9312 E. Valley Blvd., representing the applicant,
Janstar Development, summarized the project and asked approval by the
council.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was
closed.
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for
introduction:
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)
Mayor McDonald stated he was in favor of the project and was
preferable to a high-density development.
Councilman Bruesch agreed with the spirit of the project but was
concerned with the ten-foot yards and the proximity to the
neighboring properties and asked that retention of'the trees be
listed as part of the Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions (CC&Rs).
Mayor Pro Tem Imperial reiterated his preference for
single-family homes with no condos or apartments.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR McDONALD that the
Council overturn the decision of the Planning Commission; uphold the
appeal by Janstar Development; include a tree-preservation clause in
the CC&Rs; introduce Ordinance No. 677 on its first reading and that
reading in full be waived. Vote resulted:
Yes:
McDonald,
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
Bruesch, Imperial
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 678 REGARDING 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
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 Council for
introduction:
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)
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MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that Ordinance No. 678 be introduced on its first reading and that
reading in full be waived. Vote resulted:
Yes:
McDonald,
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
Bruesch, Imperial
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 91-3 - CLAIMS 6 DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-3
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$1,314,417.52 NUMBERED 32191-32272 AND 32575 THROUGH 32756
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that Resolution No. 91-3 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Taylor
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Bruesch requested a memo for Check No. 32599 regarding
a duplicate requisition from the Community Development Commission;
asked about Check No. 32661 regarding charges for cleanup being
placed as a lien on the property; and asked about booking fees by the
County.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 91-4 - ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1991, BE
MADE BY THE CITY CLERK
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-4
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1991, BE MADE BY
THE CITY CLERK
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that Resolution No. 91-4 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Taylor
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 91-5 - APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGR
NO. 007 WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE WALNUT GROVE AVENUE STORM DRAIN
PROJECT
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
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RESOLUTION NO. 91-5
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 007 WITH THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE
WALNUT GROVE AVENUE STORM DRAIN
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that Resolution No. 91-5 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Taylor
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 91-6 - MAILING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND
DETERMINATIONS WITH RESPECT TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PAYMENT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF VISUAL AND TRAFFIC FLOW IMPROVEIDTNTS ON
VALLEY BOULEVARD BETWEEN CHARLOTTE AVENUE AND THE EASTERLY
CITY LIMIT
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-6
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 VISUAL AND
TRAFFIC FLOW IMPROVEMENTS ON VALLEY BOULEVARD BETWEEN
CHARLOTTE AVENUE AND THE EASTERLY CITY LIMIT
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL
that Resolution No. 91-6 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Taylor
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Bruesch stated that his approval of this rested on his
desire to improve traffic flow and parking on Valley which affects
everybody in the City, including those in the project area.
Mayor Pro Tem Imperial stated that it comes out of the
Redevelopment area, it services the Redevelopment area and he would
rather use it in the City of Rosemead than have the County take it
away from us.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 91-7 - SUPPORTING THE TROOPS IN THE PERSIAN
GULF
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF UNITED STATES MILITARY PERSONNEL
IN THE PERSIAN GULF
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL
that Resolution No. 91-7 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Taylor
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The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-A and CC-G REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION and CC-H
AS AMENDED)
CC-B APPROVAL OF 1991-92 BUDGET CALENDAR
CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES IN SAN RAFAEL, MARCH 22-23, 1991
CC-D AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND 25th ANNUAL LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES EMPLOYEE RELATIONS INSTITUTE IN MONTEREY, FEBRUARY
27-28, 1991
CC-E REQUEST FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HANG STREET BANNERS
ADVERTISING BUSINESS EXPO TO BE HELD ON MARCH 16, 1991
CC-F AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND CALIFORNIA PARKS AND RECREATION
SOCIETY CONFERENCE IN SANTA CLARA, MARCH 7-10, 1991
CC-H POSTING OF FLAGS IN HONOR OF "OPERATION DESERT STORM" with
the following amendment: That this item include City
banners across the streets; yellow ribbons to accompany the
flags; any permit fees be waived for those holding support
rallies; and appropriate the necessary funds.
CC-I AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND 1991 NATIONAL PLANNING CONFERENCE
IN NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, MARCH 23-27, 1991
CC-J APPROVAL OF RECREATION AGREEMENT WITH EL MONTE UNION HIGH
SCHOOL DISTRICT
CC-K REQUEST FROM CALIFORNIA STREET MAINTENANCE FOR ANNUAL
COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT
CC-L THREE-WAY STOP CONTROL AT WHITMORE STREET AND PROSPECT
AVENUE
CC-M REQUEST TO FENCE DUFF SCHOOL AND ADJACENT CITY PROPERTY
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO
that the foregoing items
resulted:
Yes: McDonald,
No: None
Absent: Taylor
Abstain: None
TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote
Bruesch, Imperial
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-A AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCE DIRECTOR TO ATTEND 1991 GFOA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN DENVER, COLORADO, JUNE 2-5, 1991
Councilman Bruesch asked what the letters "GFOA" stood for and
the Finance Director responded with Government Finance Officers'
Association.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR McDONALD that the
City Council authorize the Finance Director to attend the 1991 GFOA
annual conference in Denver, Colorado, June 2-5, 1991. Vote
resulted:
Yes: McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: Taylor
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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CC-G APPROVAL OF PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM FOR FY 1991-92
Councilman Bruesch asked when Rosemead would become an
entitlement City and staff responded that the application is being
prepared.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR McDONALD that the
Council approve the City's Statement of objectives regarding the
projected use of CDBG program funds for fiscal year 1991-1992 and
authorize the City Clerk to transmit this requirement to the Los
Angeles County Community Development Commission. Vote resulted:
Yes:
McDonald,
No:
None
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
Bruesch, Imperial
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION - None
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII.MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. PILOT GREEN WASTE RECYCLING PROGRAM
Mayor McDonald explained the concept of this trial program as a
method to begin familiarization with the recycling process.
Councilman Bruesch was in favor of such a project.
Mayor Pro Tem Imperial noted that the current trash contract
will expire in June, 1991 and believed such a program should not start
until the new contract is awarded.
MOTION BY MAYOR McDONALD, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the
City begin a pilot green waste recycling program involving
approximately 500 households on a voluntary basis during the months of
April, May and June. Vote resulted:
Yes:
McDonald, Bruesch
No:
Imperial
Absent:
Taylor
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
1. Reported a bottleneck at Kelburn and Garvey Avenues
because the road narrows at that point and asked if this would be
rectified when Garvey Avenue is reconstructed.
Ken Rukavina, Deputy City Engineer, stated that he would provide
this information after studying the proposed plans for Garvey Avenue.
2. Asked for more information about a gang hotline program
started in Hacienda Heights and La Puente through the Sheriff's
Department called Community Opposition and United Resistance Against
Gang Evils.
3. That the Office of Justice Planning will be providing
funds for community based policing and programs such as drug testing,
information systems and support of gang and gang violence. Mr.
Bruesch asked staff to investigate the possibility of Rosemead
beginning such a taskforce with such funds.
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There being no further action
meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
scheduled for February 26, 1991 at
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to be taken at this time, the
The next regular meeting is
8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED: 4
City/ Clerk MAYOR
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