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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING D 9IF.~~
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL 13y -
The 14, 1990
The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to
order by Mayor McDonald 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 Taylor.
The Invocation was delivered by Pastor John Wood of the
Neighborhood Covenant.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmen Bruesch, Imperial, Taylor, and Mayor McDonald
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem DeCocker - Excused
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 24, 1990 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 24, 1990, be approved as
submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Taylor, McDonald, Imperial
No: None
Absent: DeCocker
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
- None
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 AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING
COMMISSION DECISION REGARDING A REQUEST FROM T.W. LAYMAN &
ASSOCIATES TO CONSTRUCT A MULTI-TENANT COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT IN A DESIGN OVERLAY ZONE AT 3606 ROSEMEAD
BOULEVARD (CUP 90-490 AND DR 90-47) - CONTINUED FROM JULY 24,
1990
The public hearing remained open and there being no one wishing to
speak, the hearing was closed. This item was removed from
consideration and will be returned to the Council when new plans are
ready for submission.
B. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM BILL LAU FOR
APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 90-174 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 8723-8729 MISSION DRIVE, ROSEMEAD
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Edmund Cheng, representing the owner, agreed to all conditions of
approval and asked approval of this project.
John Rauth, 4528 Bartlett Avenue, felt that this planned
development project did not fit into an R-1 residential area and
requested that this project meet R-1 not R-3 standards. Mr. Rauth
added that the proposed lots are too small and that this would set a
precedent for future projects.
Cleo Young, 7533 E. Garvey Avenue, stated opposition to any zone
changes citing infringement of property owner rights.
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Rudy Elouf, 8655 E. Mission Drive, stated the lots are too small
for the size of the homes being constructed and was against the
project.
Mr. Cheng rebutted that the seven homes being replaced are
substandard rental units and that approximately 60 apartment units
could be built on this site. Mr. Cheng added that the new homes would
be selling for $400,000 to $500,000 each.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was
closed.
Councilman Taylor expressed concern with the size of the backyard
setback being only ten feet for a 4-bedroom home. Mr. Taylor cited a
need to review the City policy on P-D setback requirements.
Councilman Bruesch stated the opinion that the backyard acts as a
buffer to other homes and preferred a larger rear yard setback.
Councilman Imperial stated the lot sizes were too small and would
not approve apartments on the site, stating that the City did not need
more of either one.
Councilman Taylor stated that the project meets the intent of the
City Council guidelines and that the P-D is preferable to apartments.
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for
introduction:
ORDINANCE NO. 667
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-3 TO P-D FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 8723 THROUGH 8739 MISSION DRIVE (ZC 90-174)
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR McDONALD that
ordinance No. 667 be introduced on its first reading and that reading
in full be waived. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch
No:
Imperial
Absent:
DeCocker
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Staff was directed to review the P-D ordinance for possible
modification.
Councilman Imperial stated he was opposed to this project because
there is too much building for the size of the lots; that it would be
more desirable with fewer homes; that the Council has turned down
similar projects and made the builder reduce the scope of the project;
that if the Council increases the size of required land to build on it
will encourage overbuilding and that it's got to be stopped.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 90-45 - VACATING A PORTION OF NEW AND GRAVES
AVENUES
The Mayor opened the public hearing and there being no one wishing
to speak, the public hearing was closed.
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 90-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ORDERING THE VACATION OF PORTIONS OF NEW AVENUE AND GRAVES
AVENUE
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that
Resolution No. 90-45 be adopted. Vote resulted:
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Yes: Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: DeCocker
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
III.LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 90-43 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS - FY 1989-90
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 90-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $678,999.76
NUMBERED 30335-30438, 31859, 31860, 31862, 31864, 31867,
31871 AND 31873 THROUGH 31889
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that
Resolution No. 90-43 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: DeCocker
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor requested a memo in explanation of Check No.
30347, $30,000 regarding payment to the City of Montebello for park
access fees, and a report of how many residents have applied to use
those facilities. Mr. Taylor also asked for a memo in explanation of
Check No. 31862, $123,257 regarding payment to the So. California
Joint Powers Insurance Authority for the City's premium, including a
breakdown from the first year of membership to the present with a
general breakdown on the lawsuits that have been filed against the
City.
Councilman Bruesch requested that this information be included as
backup for future premium payments.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 90-44 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS - FY 1990-91
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 90-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $558,335.64
NUMBERED 30442-30556, 31858, 31861, 31863, 31865-66,
31868-72, 31874-31888 AND 31890 THROUGH 31892
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that
Resolution NO. 90-44 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: DeCocker
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor requested a memo in explanation of Check No.
30454, $30,000 regarding payment to City of Montebello for park access
fees and Check No. 31863, $160,580 regarding payment to So. California
Joint Powers Authority for General and Automobile Liability premiums.
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C. RESOLUTION NO. 90-46 -'MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN NO. 1299,
LA PRESA STORM DRAIN, TRANSFER TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR
MAINTENANCE
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 90-46
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
CALIFORNIA, 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 OF STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS KNOWN AS
MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN NO. 1299 IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
FOR FUTURE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT,
AND AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that
Resolution No. 90-46 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: DeCocker
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 90-47 - ALLOWING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PAYMENT
FOR STREET REPAIRS IN CHARLOTTE, NEWMARK AND FERN AVENUES
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 90-47
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS WITH RESPECT TO
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PAYMENT FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN
CHARLOTTE AVENUE (GARVEY/1230 FEET SOUTH) AND FERN AVENUE
(FALLING LEAF/SAN GABRIEL) AND STREET AND SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS IN NEWMARK AVENUE (PINE/FALLING LEAF)
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that
Resolution No. 90-47 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: DeCocker
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
E_ RESOLUTION NO_ 90-48 - APPROVING A TELEPHONE WIRE TRANSFER
AGREEMENT WITH SANWA BANK CALIFORNIA
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 90-48
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
APPROVING A TELEPHONE WIRE TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH SANWA BANK
CALIFORNIA
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that
Resolution No. 90-48 be adopted. Vote resulted:
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Yes: Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: DeCocker
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-I, CC-L and CC-M REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION)
CC-A AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT CLAIM FILED AGAINST THE CITY BY
TUONG TRAN
CC-B AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND
ASSOCIATION 10th ANNUAL
1990, DANA POINT
CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND
EXPOSITIONS, DECEMBER 1
CC-D AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND
AUGUST 20-24, 1990, SAN
CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES
FALL SEMINAR, SEPTEMBER 28-30,
1990 CONGRESS OF CITIES AND
-5, 1990, HOUSTON, TEXAS
9th NATIONAL RECYCLING CONGRESS,
DIEGO
CC-E AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOUSING
AND REDEVELOPMENT OFFICIALS ENVIRONMENTAL EXPO, SEPTEMBER
6-7, 1990, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
CC-F AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT CLAIM FILED AGAINST THE CITY BY
VONS COMPANIES, INC.
CC-G REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR ROSEMEAD
DEFERRED LOAN PROJECT, 3713 BARTLETT AVENUE
CC-H REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR ROSEMEAD
DEFERRED LOAN PROJECT, 3358 N. MUSCATEL AVENUE
CC-J APPROVAL OF 30' LOADING ZONE WITH YELLOW CURB AT 3024 N.
MUSCATEL AVENUE
CC-R AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE REPLACEMENT VEHICLE - UNIT #2
CC-N ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC SAFETY MEASURES ALONG WALNUT GROVE
AVENUE BETWEEN AALKETP STREET AND MISSION DRIVE
CC-0 RED CURB ON GARVEY AVENUE AT WILLARD STREET
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the
foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote resulted:
Yes: Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: DeCocker
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-I REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR 37th HANDYMAN
PROGRAM
Councilman Bruesch verified that staff informed the applicants
that there might not be enough funds to cover all the repairs that the
homeowner is requesting and discussed all alternatives.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that the
Council approve the request and authorize solicitation of bids. Vote
resulted:
Yes: Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: DeCocker
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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CC-L COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE AGENCY FOR
STREET AND LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS IN VALLEY BOULEVARD
(MUSCATEL/LOMA) AND CONCRETE REPAIRS ON VARIOUS CITY
STREETS
This item was deferred to the next regular meeting.
CC-M ENGINEERING PROPOSAL FOR STREET AND LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENT;
IN VALLEY BOULEVARD (MUSCATEL/LOMA) AND CONCRETE REPAIRS ON
VARIOUS CITY STREETS
This item was deferred to.the next regular meeting.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION - None
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII.MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. REFUSE COLLECTION FRANCHISE
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, asked the Council to approve the
tentative schedule for the franchise process.
Councilman Taylor asked that an item be on the next agenda
authorizing an immediate $1.00 increase in the trash bills and
reducing the City subsidy by that amount.
Councilman Bruesch requested that the residents' trash bills
should show the total amount due for trash pickup, the amount of the
City subsidy and the net cost paid by the residents.
B. COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
1. Asked for an update on the cruising problem on Rosemead
Boulevard.
2. Cited the amount of money being spent on graffiti
removal and asked for suggestions on ways to prevent graffiti be on a
future agenda or study session.
C. COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
1. Asked for the Rehab report that was due in June.
VIII.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Leroy Young, 7533 E. Garvey Avenue, stated a need for adequate
parking to achieve sensible housing.
B. Cleo Young, 7533 E. Garvey Avenue, was opposed to the sale of
alcoholic beverages nears schools and overbuilding.
IX. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed at 9:15 p.m. to meet in a closed session
and reconvened at 9:50 p.m. The Council met to receive a report from
counsel regarding the Transportation Leasing litigation, also known as
the Operating Industries Landfill site. The City Council also
approved an agreement for legal services with the law firm of Burke,
Williams and Sorensen by a unanimous vote of those councilmembers
present.
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 August 28, 1990 at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
ty Clerk MAYOR
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