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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY OF ROSE111EAD
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL DAT3
FEBRUARY 27, 1990 BY
The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to
order by Mayor McDonald at 8:05 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 Chaplain Marge Lester of the
California Christian Home.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmen Bruesch, DeCocker, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem
Imperial, and Mayor McDonald
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 13, 1990 - REGULAR MEETING
Councilman Taylor requested that the following addition be made to
Pages #4 and #5, Items III-C and III-D...."and should be paid for with
City funds."
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 13, 1990, be approved as
amended. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
The Council presented a Resolution of Appreciation to Beth Wyckoff
in recognition of her more than twenty years of service to the City of
Rosemead.
Ms. Wyckoff thanked the Council and expressed her appreciation to
the Council and staff for the years of cooperation in the performance
of her duties as public relation officer for the City of Rosemead.
Ms. Wyckoff also presented a packet to the Council that contained a
copy of every City newsletter since 1969. Ms. Wyckoff expressed her
gratitude to Joe Friezer, acclaimed photo journalist, for his years of
service in photographing.various events for the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Imperial recognized the presence of former
Councilwoman and Mayor Roberta Trujillo.
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - 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
IMPOSED-BY URGENCY ORDINANCE
ISSUANCE OF BUILDING AND OTH]
PROPERTIES WITHIN SPECIFIED
MARSHALL STREET ON THE NORTH
LINDA LEE STREET ON THE EAST
660
THE EXTENSION OF THE MORATORIUM
NO. 658 WHICH RESTRICTS THE
K2 PERMITS FOR CERTAIN USES OF
kREAS OF THE CITY BOUNDED BY
HART STREET ON THE WEST AND
AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and there being no one wishing
to speak, the public hearing was closed.
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The following ordinance was presented to the Council for adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 660
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD EXTENDING THE MORATORIUM CREATED BY ORDINANCE NO.
658 ON ISSUANCE OF BUILDING AND OTHER PERMITS FOR CERTAIN
USES OF PROPERTIES WITHIN SPECIFIED AREAS OF THE CITY AND
DIRECTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO INITIATE A STUDY WITH
RESPECT TO THE PROPER ZONING AND GENERAL PLAN LAND-USE
DESIGNATION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTIES
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that
ordinance No. 660 be adopted and that staff be directed to initiate a
zone change from PO-D to R-1 for the affected properties. Vote
resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor,
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
III.LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 90-13 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 90-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $687,550.96
NUMBERED 28795-28834 AND 27237 THROUGH 27337
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL that
Resolution No. 90-13 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
This amount reflects the voiding of Check No. 27271 in the amount
of $46,518.08.
Councilman Bruesch requested the backup information on voided
Check No. 27271 when it is received by the City.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 90-14 - AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 89-71 TO
EXTEND THE HOURS THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FOR THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON APRIL 10, 1990
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 90-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 89-71 AS IT RELATES TO
THE HOURS THAT THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FOR THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 1990, FOR
THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE
PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO
GENERAL LAW CITIES
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C:
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL that
Resolution No. 90-14 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 90-15 - SUPPORTING THE PROCUREMENT OF
PRODUCTS CONTAINING RECYCLED MATERIALS
The following resolution was presented to the council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 90-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
SUPPORTING THE PROCUREMENT OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING RECYCLED
MATERIALS
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL that
Resolution No. 90-15 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
D. ORDINANCE NO. 657 - AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING LIMITATIONS ON CONSTRUCTION CONTAINED IN THE
COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS (CC&Rs) FOR
RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (P-D) PROJECTS - ADOPT
The following ordinance was presented.to the Council for adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 657
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING LIMITATIONS
ON CONSTRUCTION CONTAINED IN THE COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND
RESTRICTIONS (CC&Rs) FOR RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
(P-D) PROJECTS
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that ordinance No. 657 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes:
DeCocker, Taylor,
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC=C, CC-D AND CC-F REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION)
CC-A ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL
MODIFICATIONS IN GARVEY AVENUE AT DEL MAR AND WALNUT GROVE
AVENUES AND VALLEY BOULEVARD AT WALNUT GROVE AVENUE TO
RAYMOR ELECTRIC COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $73,879.00
CC-B APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO
SEER BIDS FOR 1989-90 SLURRY SEAL ON VARIOUS STREETS
CC-E JOINT 1990 CENSUS OUTREACH PROJECT PROPOSAL - ASIAN PACIFIC
FAMILY CENTER AND FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICE OF WEST SAN
GABRIEL VALLEY
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E
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER
that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote
resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-C MEMBERSHIP IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
, INC.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL that
membership in this organization be authorized for Councilman Bruesch.
Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-D APPROVAL OF CITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
AND PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR FY 1990-91
Councilman Taylor stated his intention to vote no on this item,
citing the opinion that the City does not need another Code
Enforcement officer.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that
the Council approve the City's Statement of objectives regarding the
projected use of CDBG program funds for fiscal year 1990-91 and
authorize the City Clerk to transmit this requirement to the Los
Angeles County CDC. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: Taylor
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-F 1989-90 BUDGET AMENDMENT REGARDING FORFEITURE AND SEIZURE
LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNDS
Councilman Bruesch expressed concerns that these funds would
supplant monies already budgeted for law enforcement programs; in
particular the S.A.N.E. program.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that these funds would
supplant the funds in the existing budget but would allow the
expansion of the S.A.N.E. program.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that
the Council establish the Forfeiture and Seizure of Law Enforcement
Fund and amend the 1989-90 budget. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION
A. LANDSCAPED PARKING LANE PLANTERS ALONG VALLEY BOULEVARD
Mayor Pro Tem Imperial requested that this project be budgeted and
completed as soon as possible.
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MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that this project be coordinated with the undergrounding of the
utilities on Valley Boulevard to be completed by early summer. Vote
resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. PROPERTY LINE MARKER REPLACEMENT POLICY
Alfonso Rodriguez, City Engineer, noted that this marker must be
located by a licensed surveyor before it may be removed and replaced.
This policy will be followed automatically wherever a marker is in
existence.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER
that the Council adopt such a policy. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor,
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. SUPPORT OF S.346 (WIRTH) - "TONGESS TIMBER REFORM ACT"
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that the Council authorize the Mayor to forward appropriate
correspondence to U.S. Senators Cranston and Wilson. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
D. REQUEST BY MODERN SERVICE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE DUMP FEE
SUBSIDY
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, summarized the results of the
recent trash audit conducted in the City. Mr. Tripepi noted Modern
Service's contention that this was a light tonnage month.
Mayor Pro Tem Imperial stated his intention to vote no on this
item.
Councilman Bruesch stated the opinion that this was a fair
request; that the tonnage was there.
Councilman Taylor stated his intention to vote no on this item and
requested a revised report listing the daily trips to the dump. Mr.
Taylor added that he would meet with staff to work out an appropriate
format. Mr. Bruesch noted that approximately 80% of the trips were
going to Puente Hills.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that
the Council adjust the tonnage used in calculating the dump fee
subsidy to 4,395 tons per month and that the Council authorize
$18,704.00 from appropriated reserves to cover the costs of the
increased subsidy for the remainder of FY 89-90 retroactive to
February 1, 1990. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, McDonald, Bruesch
No: Taylor, Imperial
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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Mayor Pro Tem Imperial stated that he voted no on this item
because he did not feel that the evidence produced was conclusive.
Mayor McDonald asked the Council if it wanted to consider
making the subsidy request retroactive to September 26, 1989. This
suggestion died for lack of a motion.
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. COUNCILMAN DeCOCRER
1. Asked for clarification of the hours that the Auto
Auction may unload inside its gates and referred to Condition of
Approval No. 5 stating that loading and unloading of vehicles from
transport trucks or other similar vehicles be permitted between the
restaurant and the office building on the Auto Auction property
between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. daily.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that during normal
business hours loading and unloading may take place at any location on
their property and that this restriction was for the protection of the
neighboring residents during the nighttime hours of operation.
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
IX. CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 of the Government Code,
the City Council convened in a closed session to discuss
Transportation Leasing Company vs. State of California regarding the
operating Industries landfill. The City Council took action by a vote
of four to one, Councilman Taylor voting no, to approve a contract for
legal services with the firm of Richards, Watson and Gershon. That
was the only action taken.
Councilman Taylor stated that his vote was not against the law firm
but was against the concept of the initiation of this lawsuit against
the cities.
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting
was adjourned at 9:12 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for
March 13, 1990 at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APB VED: A
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ty Clerk MAYOR
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