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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY OF ROS,'~MEAD
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL DAT - f
OCTOBER 10, 1989
BY
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 Charlie Corum of the Olive
Branch Outreach.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmen Bruesch, DeCocker, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem
Imperial, and Mayor McDonald
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 26, 1989 - REGULAR MEETING
Councilman Bruesch requested that his remarks regarding the
$35,000 being requested for sand and the reply that it was for a
general type of grant be added to Page #4. There being no objection,
this was so directed.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 26, 1989, 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.
PRESENTATIONS:
The Council presented a Proclamation to Dr. Elaine Pendleton for
her years of service as a Boardmember of the Rosemead School District
Board of Trustees on the occasion of her retirement from that
position.
Dr. Pendleton thanked the Council for its cooperation over the
years.
Mayor McDonald stated that a Resolution urging support of the
American Red Cross in its efforts to aid the victims of Hurricane Hugo
is being prepared, as well as one naming the week of October 22-29,
1989 as "RED RIBBON WEEK" encouraging citizens to participate in drug
prevention education activities. Mr. McDonald added that these
Resolutions will be mailed to the recipients.
Mayor McDonald noted that because of a conflict in scheduling with
the Annual League of California Cities Conference that the October 24,
1989 meeting of the City Council would be cancelled.
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. 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.
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A. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM GENE-JAC, INC.
FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 21188; CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
89-463; ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 89-168; AND GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT 89-2 IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT A MINI-MALL ON PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 7411 HELLMAN AVENUE
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Kevin Smith, representing Gene-Jac, Inc., presented the background
information on this project, stating the intention of the tenants to
be complimentary to the Ingleside Hospital, such as a drug store, gift
shop, flower shop, card shop, etc.
Chuck Lockman, 249 E. Pomona Blvd., Monterey Park, is the Civil
Engineer for this project. Mr. Lockman stated the opinion that the
land use is better suited to a mall situation instead of an apartment
complex.
Councilman DeCocker expressed concerns about the ingress and
egress for this mall because Hellman Avenue is such a busy street.
Mr. DeCocker stated the preference of moving the driveway to the east
and relocating the building on the property.
Councilman Bruesch was concerned that the breezeway being planned
for the east side would become a collector for transients and would
impact the residential use.
Mr. Lockman responded that a locked side gate is planned; there
will be a vine planted for the wall and there will be no rear doors to
the offices.
Mayor Pro Tem Imperial stated that the City has no need for
another mini-mall.
Councilman Taylor ascertained that this project meets all the
criteria currently in place for the construction of a mini-mall.
Speaking against the project was James Clark, 3109 N. Prospect
Avenue, Rosemead. Mr. Clark stated that he was speaking for the
residents in the area and their opposition to another mini-mall. Mr.
Clark stated that there was no guarantee that only the type of tenants
referred to by Mr. Lockman would rent or lease those offices. Mr.
Clark was also concerned about the additional impact to the traffic in
the area.
Also speaking against the project was Margaret Clark, 3109 N.
Prospect Avenue, Rosemead. Mrs. Clark noted that three corners of
that intersection are vacant at this time and any traffic study done
would not be relevant after all of the corners have been developed.
Cleo Young, 7533 E. Garvey Avenue, Rosemead, was opposed to
mini-malls because of the traffic hazard they pose.
Speaking in rebuttal, Mr. Smith agreed that traffic and
overbuilding is becoming a serious consideration. Mr. Smith stated
that relocation of the building would present a problem because of the
configuration of this piece of land. Mr. Smith stated that different
alternatives had been considered and after working with City staff
this location for the building was chosen as having the least impact
on the residents. Mr. Smith also stated that there would be no sale
of food or alcoholic beverages at this site.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was
closed.
Councilman Bruesch was concerned with the traffic at this corner
and would prefer that the building be relocated to the west.
Councilman Imperial reiterated the opinion that the City does not
need another mini-mall and the City would be better off with housing
at this site.
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Councilman DeCocker stated that he could support the project if
the ingress/egress were to be moved to the east.
Councilman Taylor supported the project, as designed, stating that
the location gave optimum privacy to the neighbors.
Mayor McDonald concurred with Mr. Taylor.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR McDONALD that the
project be approved, as submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes: Taylor, McDonald
No: DeCocker, Bruesch, Imperial
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion defeated.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that
the public hearing be reopened and continued to November 14, 1989, at
8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, and direct the
developer to submit in advance of that date an alternate configuration
of the building as expressed by several members of the Council. Vote
resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Bruesch, Imperial
No: Taylor, McDonald
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor requested that staff be directed to contact the
residents adjacent to this site and get their opinion as to where the
building should be located and return that information to the meeting
on November 14, 1989.
B. A HEARING FOR DETERMINATION AS TO THE NECESSITY OF ACQUIRING
PROPERTY FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES AT 2563 KELBURN AVENUE
There being no one wishing to speak, the following resolution was
presented to the Council for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-60
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN
OF A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 2563 KELBURN AVENUE,
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA FOR PUBLIC ROAD AND PUBLIC UTILITY
PURPOSES
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that
Resolution No. 89-60 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.
III.LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 89-58 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-58
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $659,701.72
NUMBERED 25089-25123 AND 26286 THROUGH 26401
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL
that Resolution No. 89-58 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.
Councilman Taylor requested memos in explanation of the following
items: Check #26333 on Page 8, amount of 43495.00 regarding the
actuarial report for the retirement plan and Check #25114 on Page 12,
amount of $2310.00 regarding the breakdown of usage for the RTD bus
pass subsidy.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 649 - ALLOWING A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 7504-28 COLUMBIA STREET - ADOPT
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 649
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-2 TO R-1 FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 7504 THROUGH 7528 COLUMBIA STREET (ZC 89-167)
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that
ordinance No. 649 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: Taylor
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor noted that his objection to this item had been
stated at the last meeting.
C. ORDINANCE NO. 650 - APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF THE CABLE
TELEVISION FRANCHISE - ADOPT
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 650
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE FROM
FALCON COMMUNICATIONS TO CENCOM CABLE TELEVISION,
INCORPORATED
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that
ordinance No. 650 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.
Councilman Bruesch requested that staff obtain a written copy of
Cencom's policies.
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D ORDINANCE NO. 652 - AN URGENCY ORDINANCE REQUIRING ADDITIONAL
FINDINGS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR THE
SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - ADOPT
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 650
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
AMENDING THE ZONING CODE BY THE ADOPTION OF NEW STANDARDS FOR
THE CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR ON- OR
OFF-SALE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that
Ordinance No. 652 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.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 89-59 - AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN FROM
OFFICE/LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7504-7528 COLUMBIA STREET
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-59
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN FROM OFFICE/LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TO LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7504 THROUGH 7528
COLUMBIA STREET
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that
Resolution No. 89-59 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: Taylor
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor noted that his objections to this item had been
stated at the last meeting.
F. RESOLUTION NO. 89-61 - SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION OF SEWER
EASEMENT EAST OF WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AND NORTH OF RUSH
STREET
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-61
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION OF SEWER EASEMENTS EAST OF
WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AND NORTH OF RUSH STREET
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that
Resolution No. 89-61 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.
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G. RESOLUTION NO. 89-62 - SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION OF
ECKHART AVENUE SOUTH OF EMERSON PLACE AND NORTH OF ALLEY
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION OF ECKHART AVENUE SOUTH OF
EMERSON AND WEST OF ALHAMBRA WASH
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that
Resolution No. 89-62 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.
H. RESOLUTION NO. 89-63 - REQUESTING THAT THE 1990 CENSUS COUNT
EVERYONE IN THE COUNTRY
STATUS
OF THEIR CITIZENSHIP
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-63
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
REQUESTING THE 1990 CENSUS TO COUNT EVERYONE IN THE COUNTRY
REGARDLESS OF THEIR CITIZENSHIP STATUS
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL
that Resolution No. 89-63 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: Taylor
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
I. RESOLUTION NO. 89-64 - SUPPORTING A UNIVERSITY IN DIAMOND
BAR
This item was deferred for further information.
A five-minute recess was called at this time and the meeting was
reconvened accordingly.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-G, CC-J, and CC-L REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION)
CC-A ACCEPTANCE OF STREET EASEMENTS FOR FERN AVENUE (FALLING
LEAF/SAN GABRIEL), NEWMARK AVENUE (FALLING LEAF/PINE) AND
CHARLOTTE AVENUE (GARVEY/SOUTH END)
CC-B ACCEPTANCE OF STREET EASEMENTS FOR KELBURN AVENUE
(GARVEY/GRAVES)
CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT CLAIM FILED AGAINST THE CITY BY
NATIONAL GENERAL INSURANCE SUB. FRANK MANGIONE
CC-D ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR CONCRETE REPAIRS AT
VARIOUS LOCATIONS TO SULLY MILLER CONTRACTING IN THE AMOUNT
OF $361,666.70
CC-E AUTHORIZATION TO SETTLE CLAIM FILED AGAINST THE CITY BY
DARLENE GONZALES
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IV. CONSENT CALENDAR - CONTINUED
CC-F ACCEPTANCE OF SEWER EASEMENT EAST OF WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AND
NORTH OF RUSH STREET
CC-H ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE ROSEMEAD HOME
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 34th BID PACKAGE TO OAKRIDGE
CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,460.00
CC-I AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND 1989 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
ANNUAL FINANCE SEMINAR, DECEMBER 6-8, 1989, IN MONTEREY
CC-K APPROVAL OF BID SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK
BIDS FOR GRAFFITI REMOVAL SERVICES
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
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-G ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT TO ASSOCIATED BUILDERS FOR
HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR 9346 RALPH STREET AND 3936 N.
DELTA AVENUE
Councilman Taylor stated his intention of voting against this
item.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND
that the Council receive the bids; award the
Builders, low bidder on 3936 N. Delta Avenue
$17,354.00 and 9346 Ralph Street for a total
authorize staff to enter into contract with
and reject all other bids. Vote resulted:
BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
contract to Associated
for the amount of
amount of $13,616;
the owner and contractor;
Yes: DeCocker, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: Taylor
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor stated that his opposition is not against the
applicant but is against the method of financing that is used by the
City.
CC-L APPROVAL OF BID SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK
BIDS FOR STREET SWEEPING SERVICES
Councilman Bruesch requested the specifications be amended to
allow a special sweep for those areas whose regular street sweeping
days fall on the Christmas and New Year's holiday.
Councilman DeCocker requested that specific language to include
the centers of the intersections be added to the specifications.
Councilman Taylor objected to the "not to exceed 10% cost of
living" provision in the specifications and requested it be changed to
"not to exceed 5$" cost of living adjustment.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the
Council approve the specifications as amended. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, McDonald, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-J LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN LOS ANGELES CELLULAR TELEPHONE
COMPANY AND THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
This item was deferred to the meeting of November 14, 1989, to
allow the City Attorney to provide information and research addressing
the Council's concerns regarding portions of this standard lease
agreement such as the termination clause; easements; accessibility;
and down-time reimbursement.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION - None
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. REQUEST FROM COMMISSIONER YOUNG FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE
ROSEMEAD PLANNING COMMISSION
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, Rosemead, re,
Council not consider the reappointment of Mr. Young
Commission. Mr. Nunez cited two occasions when Mr.
the Planning Commission does not have the authority
decision on the vacancy rate of existing facilities
new requests.
;uested that the
to the Planning
Young stated that
to base its
when considering
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that
Commissioner Young be reappointed to the Planning Commission. 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. COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER
1. Ascertained that the transport rules for the Auto
Auction are currently in effect.
C.
TAYLOR
1. Requested the progress being made on the audit of the
trash tonnage.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that a program is being
implemented to verify that the trucks are empty when they start on
their residential routes, follow them to the dump and see them through
the gate and onto the scales.
Mr. Taylor requested that the commercial tonnage be verified as
well as the residential tonnage.
2. Asked for a report on the senior lunch program at
Zapopan Center and copies of all the memos regarding this issue. Mr.
Taylor added that he had received information that there had been a
problem with the Health Department.
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Leroy Young, 7533 E. Garvey Avenue, Rosemead, stated that
alcohol is a drug and should be treated as such reported a problem
with an illegally parked car blocking his driveway for several hours
as an example of the lack of parking in the City.
B. Cleo Young, 7533 E. Garvey Avenue, Rosemead, thanked the
Council for the moratorium on alcoholic beverages.
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C. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, Rosemead, suggested that
trash picked up in the County area that is adjacent to Rosemead, may
be included with the Rosemead tonnage.
Mr. Taylor asked for a map that outlines the service pickup area
for each route that Modern Service runs.
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the
meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m. The next regular meeting,
scheduled for October 24, 1989, will be not be held, as scheduled, due
to a lack of a quorum. A majority of the City Council will be
attending the Annual League of California Cities meeting in San
Francisio October 21-25, 1989.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
y Clerk MAYOR
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