CC - 01-23-90• 0 APPROVED
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL DATE/
JANUARY 23, 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 Mayor Pro Tem Imperial.
The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Carl Dreves of the Garvey
Assembly of God.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
i
Present: Councilmen Bruesch, DeCocker, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem
Imperial, and Mayor McDonald
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 9, 1990 - REGULAR MEETING
The minutes were deferred to the next meeting to allow further
review.
A Proclamation was presented by the Council to Sister Kathleen of
St. Anthony's Church to honor the week of January 28 through February
3, 1990, as CATHOLIC SCHOOL WEEK.
Sister Kathleen thanked the Council for its recognition.
A City plaque was presented to the former Finance Director, Susan
Neely, in honor of her service to the City. Mrs. Neely has begun work
for the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
Mrs. Neely thanked the Council for its support over the past six
years and commended staff for its cooperation and diligence.
Mayor McDonald introduced the new Finance Director, Shawna
Whallon.
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, stated that the residents did
not know that Martin Luther King Day was not a City holiday and a lot
of them got parking tickets and that the street resurfacing following
the installation of the Jackson storm drain was unsatisfactory.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
III.LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 90-5 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 90-5
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $554,805.67
NUMBERED 28719-28754 AND 26984 THROUGH 27086
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that Resolution No. 90-5 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.
CC 1-23-90
Page #1
Councilman Bruesch requested a memo in explanation of Check.No.
27086, Page 17, in the amount of $244.73 regarding a 12-month lease
for Criss Cross Directories.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 656 - APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-1 TO
C-3D FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3953 MUSCATEL AVENUE (ZC 89-170)
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER - ADOPT
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 656
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-1 TO C-3D FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3953 MUSCATEL AVENUE (CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/VISITOR
INFORMATION CENTER)
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that
Ordinance No. 656 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. ORDINANCE NO. 658 - AN URGENCY ORDINANCE CALLING FOR A
TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR
CERTAIN USES OF PROPERTIES WITHIN SPECIFIED AREAS OF THE
CITY
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for adoption:
AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE'OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD IMPOSING A MORATORIUM 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
Councilman Taylor requested that the study area be extended to
include those lots on the south side of Glendon Way to their southerly
boundary line.
It was noted that any apartments in that area would be termed
legal, non-conforming.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that reading in full be waived and that Ordinance No. 658 be adopted
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.
D. ORDINANCE NO. 659 - INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 659
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE L.A. COUNTY SANITARY SEWERS AND
INDUSTRIAL WASTE ORDINANCE AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
FEBRUARY 13, 1990
Councilman Taylor requested a memo in clarification of the fees
that would be charged for sewer connections.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that Ordinance NO. 659 be introduced on its first reading, that
reading in full be waived and that a public hearing be set for
February 13, 1990. Vote resulted:
CC 1-23-90
Page #2
• •
Yes: DeCocker, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Taylor
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 90-6 - AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN FROM LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO COMMERCIAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
3953 MUSCATEL AVENUE (CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/VISITOR
INFORMATION CENTER)
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 90-6
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO
COMMERCIAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3953 MUSCATEL AVENUE
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that
Resolution No. 90-6 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.
F. RESOLUTION NO. 90-7 - DENYING DESIGN REVIEW CASE NO. 89-46
REGARDING A 13-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 9214-18 MARSHALL STREET
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 90-7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
DENYING DESIGN REVIEW 89-46 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
13-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING IN THE P-OD ZONE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 9214-18 MARSHALL STREET
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that Resolution No. 90-7 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.
G. RESOLUTION NO. 90-8 - ALLOWING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PAYMENT
FOR THE FY 1989-90 SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM
This item was deferred to the next regular meeting to provide
clarification of which streets will be funded by the Agency and which
streets will be funded by the City, and to add a sentence to the
resolution stating the percentages of the funding.
H. RESOLUTION NO. 90-9 - ALLOWING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PAYMENT
FOR THE RESURFACING AND CONCRETE REPAIR PROJECT ON VARIOUS
STREETS IN PROJECT AREA NO. 1
This item was deferred to the next regular meeting to provide
clarification of which streets will be funded by the Agency and which
streets will be funded by the City, and to add a sentence to the
resolution stating the percentages of the funding.
CC 1-23-90
Page #3
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-E, CC-H, CC-L AND CC-M REMOVED FOR
DISCUSSION)
CC-A AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES ANNUAL
CONGRESSIONAL CITIES CONFERENCE, MARCH 3-6, 1900, IN
WASHINGTON,,D.C.
CC-B AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND 14th ANNUAL LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES SEMINAR FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR MUNICIPAL
ATTORNEYS, FEBRUARY 15, 1990, IN OAKLAND
CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CITY
MANAGER'S DEPARTMENTAL MEETING, FEBRUARY 7-9, 1990, IN PALM
SPRINGS
CC-D AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA PARKS AND RE'
SOCIETY CONFERENCE, MARCH 15-18, 1990, IN SAN DIEGO
CC-F APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO
SEEK BIDS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS IN GARVEY AVENUE
AT DEL MAR AND WALNUT GROVE AVENUES'AND VALLEY BOULEVARD AT
WALNUT GROVE AVENUE
CC-G ACCEPTANCE OF STREET EASEMENTS FOR FERN AVENUE (FALLING
LEAF/SAN GABRIEL), NEWMARK AVENUE (FALLING LEAF/PINE) AND
CHARLOTTE AVENUE (GARVEY/SOUTH END)
CC-I ENGINEERING PROPOSAL FOR LEFT-TURN PHASING WARRANTS AT
ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD AND MARSHALL STREET
CC-J APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH INTERIOR DECORATOR FOR CITY HALL
REDECORATION
CC-K AGREEMENT BETWEEN COTTON BELAND ASSOCIATES AND THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD TO UPDATE HOUSING ELEMENT
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-E PARTICIPATION IN A JOINT DEFENSE OF COST RECOVERY LAWSUIT
FILED BY OPERATING INDUSTRIES, INC., AGAINST 29 CITIES,
INCLUDING THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD (TRANSPORTATION LEASING
COMPANY vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA et.al.)
Councilman Taylor requested general information on the City's
potential liability in this lawsuit.
Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that Modern Service did use
the dump in question while it was open. Mr. Kress added that the
extent of any potential liability is uncertain at this time.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that
the Council authorize staff to attend the next meeting scheduled for
January 26, 1990, and return to the City Council for any assessment of
cost and selection of defense counsel. 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 1-23-90
Page #4
CC-H ENGINEERING PROPOSAL FOR STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN WALNUT
GROVE AVENUE (RUBIO WASH/MISSION) AND MISSION DRIVE (WALNUT
GROVE/EARLS)
Councilman.DeCocker asked the percentage of the total project
estimate that is charged for engineering fees.
Alfonso Rodriguez, City Engineer, stated that approximately 18%
is charged, excluding right-of-way acquisitions and utility
coordination.
Councilman Bruesch questioned the necessity of needing approval
of the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission (LACTC) for the
construction of a storm drain.
Mr. Rodriguez explained that the LACTC acts as the bookkeeper in
Los Angeles County for-Federal Aid Urban (FAU) funded projects.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL
that the Council approve the engineering proposal and authorize an
appropriation from unappropriated reserves in the amount of $175,000.
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-L AGREEMENT WITH MCGLADREY & PULLEN FOR SUPPLEMENTAL AUDITING
SERVICES REGARDING MODERN SERVICE
Councilman Bruesch inquired if this audit will meet the State's
criteria for the reporting of trash tonnage.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, responded that the finished audit
will be submitted to the State who will then advise the City if it
meets the new requirements.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL
that the Council approve the letter of representation from McGladrey
and Pullen. 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-M INSTALLATION OF WHITE EDGE LINE ALONG WALNUT GROVE AVENUE
BETWEEN GRAND AVENUE AND HALKETT STREET
Jackie Suazo, 4858 N. Walnut Grove Avenue, requested that the
Council consider white lines on the east side of the street and also
requested a flashing red signal light on the corner of Walnut Grove
and Grand Avenues, replacing the existing stop signs.
Mayor McDonald directed this request be returned to the Traffic
Commission for future consideration.
Councilman Bruesch asked that staff be directed to request
selective enforcement by the Sheriff's Department for this
intersection.
CC 1-23-90
Page #5
0 0
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that
the Council approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation to install
a 6" white edge line, 6' off the curb face, with type "G" reflective
pavement markets at 24" on center; install a W5 curve warning on the
west side of Walnut Grove Avenue, 150' south of Grand Avenue; and
return the item to the Traffic Commission for review in six (6)
months. 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 - None
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
1. Asked staff for an update on the status of the
county-wide traffic synchronization program being installed by LACTC
and to obtain current information on the status of the Smart Streets
program.
Mayor McDonald directed staff to obtain a time-frame status
report in regard to participation in either of these programs.
B. COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER
1. Asked that the traffic signalization project at Walnut
Grove Avenue and Marshall Street be given a high priority.
2. Asked for a memo on the progress of a comprehensive
business licensing program in the City.
VIII.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the
meeting was adjourned at 8:58 p.m. The next regular meeting is
scheduled for February 13, 1990 at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:t
ty Clerk. MAYOR
CC 1-23-90
Page #6