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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY OFROSnEMEAD
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL DATE "LL " 7
SEPTEMBER 12, 1989 I3Y
The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to
order by Mayor Pro Tem Imperial 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 DeCocker.
The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Carl Dreves of the Garvey
Assembly of God.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmen Bruesch, DeCocker, Taylor, and Mayor Pro Tem
Imperial
Absent: Mayor McDonald - Excused
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 22, 1989 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 22, 1989, be approved as
submitted.. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch
No: None
Absent: McDonald
Abstain: None
The Mayor Pro Tem declared said motion duly carried and so
ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 29, 1989 - ADJOURNED MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that
the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of August 29, 1989, be
approved with the addition of "....need for off-street parking in
commercial strip zones;". Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Imperial, Bruesch
No: None
Absent: McDonald
Abstain: Taylor
The Mayor Pro Tem declared said motion duly carried and so
ordered.
A proclamation was presented by the Council to Dr. Richard Baudle,
representing Ingleside Hospital, naming October 1-8, 1989, as "Mental
Illness Awareness Week." Dr. Baudle thanked the Council for its
support of these programs.
Councilman Bruesch noted that the public needs to be aware of the
crisis in the funding of mental health programs.
A second proclamation was presented by the Council to Mrs. Golz,
the immediate past president of the American Gold Star Mothers, naming
September 24, 1989, as "American Gold Star Mothers Day." Mrs. Golz
thanked the Council on behalf of the organization.
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, Rosemead, expressed concerns
with sanitary facilities used by the corner vendors.
Councilman Bruesch stated that staff is preparing a resolution for
presentation to the council regarding this subject.
Donald J. Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated this should on
the Agenda in approximately thirty days.
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II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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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 LIN MAY
CORPORATION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A
92-ROOM MOTEL AND FREESTANDING RESTAURANT AT 8930 E. MISSION
DRIVE (CUP 89-446) CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 8, 1989
The Mayor Pro Tem continued the public hearing.
Speaking in favor of the project were:
A. Frank Forbes, 822 Victoria Drive, Arcadia, Project Consultant
and speaking for the applicant, presented an overview of the project
stressing that this is a hotel, not a motel, with a one-hundred seat,
free-standing restaurant. Mr. Forbes stated the opinion that this
project meets all the City's requirements for such a project.
B. Leland Chen, 8930 E. Mission Drive, is the son of the owner.
Mr. Chen presented the background on the ownership of this property
and the importance of the project, adding that it represents a 5
million dollar investment.
C. Simon Lee, 365 W. Garvey Avenue, Monterey Park, is the
architect for the project and gave a slide presentation showing the
artist's concept of the hotel.
D. Gary Werner, 22861 Ironbark Drive, Diamond Bar, from Community
Development Personnel Services, prepared the draft EIR (Environmental
Impact Report) and explained that all requested revisions had been
made, that the property owners within a 300-foot radius had been
notified and that two meetings had been held with those owners. Mr.
Werner felt this project would have little impact on the area.
E. Charles Pilcher, 1682 W. Arrow Highway, Upland, did the market
feasibility analysis for the applicant and concluded that demand is
sufficient to support a hotel at this location. Mr. Pilcher added
that this analysis was based on the room rate of $45 to $65 per night.
F. Ruth Ormsby, 27251 Delemos, Mission Viejo, representing the
proposed franchiser, Quality International, explained that her company
is interested in granting a franchise to this motel once the project
is approved by the Council. Ms. Ormsby stated that the franchising
process is very cost-intensive and does not warrant investment unless
the project is approved in advance of application. Ms. Ormsby agreed
that $45 - $65 would be a reasonable rate per night for this location.
A ten-minute recess was called at this time and the meeting was
reconvened accordingly.
G. Bonnie Culbertson, representing the Rosemead Chamber of
Commerce, stated that the Chamber is in favor of this project if it
meets all the City codes.
Speaking in opposition to this project were:
A. Joe Vasquez, 3633 Marybeth Avenue, Rosemead, stated there is
no need for another motel in Rosemead and feared it would attract an
undesirable element.
B. William O'Connor, 4635 Fendyke Avenue, Rosemead, was opposed'
because of the proximity to the junior high and high school; the
increase in traffic that will result; and the general inacceptibility
of this location as a motel site. Mr. O'Connor presented a petition
containing 177 names requesting that the Council deny this appeal.
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D. Cleo Young, 7533 E. Garvey Avenue, Rosemead, was opposed
because it would cause a decrease in the quality of life in Rosemead.
E. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, Rosemead, was concerned about
the air conditioning system being provided; the current vacancy rate
in the existing motels; and the rooms being rented for seminars or
meetings.
F. Camelia Acosta, 4622 Fendyke Avenue, Rosemead, was concerned
that the restaurant would have banquet facilities; the use of meeting
rooms; and that adequate parking would be provided.
G. Jose Servin, 9939 Lawrence, Rosemead, was concerned with the
impact that additional traffic would have on the streets adjacent to
the site.
H. Al Pinon, 7644 Highcliff, Rosemead, felt the project failed to
meet the needs of the community and that there was ample motel space
already available in the City.
Frank Forbes, speaking for the applicant, rebutted that this
property owner has interest in other motels; has no history of
problems with law enforcement at these other motels; that traffic for
this project will not be generated during the peak hours, in fact
should be the same as the automobile dealership currently at the
location; that the marketing survey does show a need; and asked for
approval and, if not approval, then alternatives.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was
closed and the item was referred to the Council for its discussion and
deliberation.
Councilman Bruesch reviewed the parking space per room ratio and
the results of an informal poll taken on the vacancy rate of motel
rooms in Rosemead showing an average occupancy of less than 50%; the
language of the feasibility analysis in the hotel/motel ordinance;
stressed this project is a motel, not a hotel; noted the number of
motels in the surrounding communities as being far less than the
number in Rosemead; and gave the results of an informal poll he had
taken on the vacancy rate of motel rooms in Rosemead. Mr. Bruesch
stated the opinion that Rosemead has too many motels now, and does not
need anymore.
Councilman DeCocker could not accept the loss of the curbside
parking on Rosemead Boulevard as a mitigating measure to the traffic
question. Mr. DeCocker was also concerned with the potential problems
that would be caused by the increased traffic on Mission Drive.
Councilman Taylor was concerned with the increased use of the side
streets; was dissatisfied with only an intersection analysis of
traffic accidents, that this analysis did not include accidents on the
side streets or in between the intersections; was opposed to the use
of the curb lane for through traffic instead of parking; and felt the
motel's lighting and the hours of operation would be an intrusion on
the residents. Mr. Taylor felt the property could be put to a use
that would not penalize the adjacent residents.
Mayor Pro Tem Imperial stated the opinion that
removed from any major thoroughfare; that increase,
impact the side streets and, therefore, the entire
Rosemead has no need for an additional motel. Mr.
Council to consider imposing another moratorium on
hotels/motels.
the project is far
i traffic would
City; and that
Imperial asked the
the construction of
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCIL DeCOCKER that the
Council find that the final EIR was completed in compliance with CEQA;
that the final EIR was presented to the decision-making body of the
Lead Agency; was reviewed by that body; and the information contained
in the final EIR was considered prior to any action being taken. Vote
resulted:
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Yes: DeCocker,
No: None
Absent: McDonald
Abstain: None
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Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch
The Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion duly carried and so ordered.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that the
Council uphold the decision of the Planning Commission due to the fact
that the applicant has not established a need; has not mitigated the
traffic impact to the needs of this community; deny the appeal by Lin
May Corporation for a 92-room motel; and direct staff to draft a
resolution to that effect for formal adoption at the next meeting.
Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch
No: None
Absent: McDonald
Abstain: None
The Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion duly carried and so ordered.
A fifteen-minute recess was called at this time and the meeting
was reconvened accordingly.
III.LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 89-51 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-51
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $532,243.46
NUMBERED 25029-25056 AND 26064 THROUGH 26180
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that
Resolution No. 89-51 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch
No: None
Absent: McDonald
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Bruesch requested a memo for Check #26075, Page 2,
Community Transit, explaining why the charges were so low for the July
Shopper Shuttle usage.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 89-52 - APPLICATION FOR
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FUNDS UNDER
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-52
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR PEDESTRIAN FUNDS UNDER
SB 821 AND APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF ITS PEDESTRIAN PLAN
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that
Resolution No. 89-52 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch
No: None
Absent: McDonald
Abstain: None
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The Mayor Pro Tem declared said motion duly carried and so
ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-I, CC-K, AND CC-L REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION)
CC-A CITY CLERK REQUEST FOR VACATION OCTOBER 30 THROUGH NOVEMBER
3, 1989
CC-B REQUEST FOR SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR DEFERRED LOAN PROJECT
AT 9346 RALPH STREET
CC-C REQUEST FOR SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR DEFERRED LOAN PROJECT
AT 3936 NORTH DELTA AVENUE
CC-D REQUEST FOR SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR 34th HANDYMAN PROJECT
CC-E REQUEST FROM GARVEY COUNCIL PTA FOR REFUND OF CARNIVAL
PERMIT FEES
CC-F AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND 66th ANNUAL NATIONAL LEAGUE OF
CITIES CONFERENCE IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA, NOVEMBER 25-29, 1989
CC-G AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND ANNUAL CONTRACT CITIES FALL SEMINAR
IN VENTURA, OCTOBER 27-19, 1989
CC-H APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO
SEEK BIDS FOR CONCRETE REPAIRS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS
CC-J AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT CLAIM FILED AGAINST THE CITY BY
FANESSA Q. LEE
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that
the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote
resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch
No: None
Absent: McDonald
Abstain: None
The Mayor Pro Tem declared said motion duly carried and so
ordered.
CC-I APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO
SEEK BIDS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS IN GARVEY
AVENUE AT WALNUT GROVE AND DEL MAR AVENUES AND VALLEY
BOULEVARD AT WALNUT GROVE AVENUE
This item was deferred. Staff was directed to revise and return
the plans showing full eight-phase signals for these intersections.
CC-K AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT CLAIM FILED AGAINST THE CITY BY
INTERTRUST DEVELOPMENT
Councilman DeCocker asked about the city's liability regarding
plan checks done by Willdan Associates.
City Attorney Robert Kress stated that the City's insurance
carrier has tendered the matter to the contractor for defense and the
contractor has assumed defense of the City in this matter.
Councilman Taylor was concerned that it goes against the rating
record of the City.
Donald J. Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated that this has
been turned to the contractor and that the City's insurance adjustor
will not pursue it any further. Mr. Wagner was unable to comment on
the effect this would have on the City's rating.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that
the Council approve the rejection of this claim and authorize a letter
of rejection be sent to the claimant. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch
No: None
Absent: McDonald
Abstain: None
The Mayor Pro Tem declared said motion duly carried and so
ordered.
CC-L RAISED LANDSCAPED MEDIAN CONFIGURATION FOR GARVEY AVENUE
(LIMIT/LIMIT)
Councilman Taylor noted that with the changes that have been made
at the Council's request to the original concept, the project appears
to have lost its symmetry. It was decided that this item should be
deferred until the landscape concepts are completed. This will allow
the Council to see the effect of the median landscaping in conjunction
with the parkway landscaping, providing several alternatives to choose
from, with different levels of landscaping intensity.
Councilman Taylor asked that staff be directed to contact the City
of E1 Monte for information on any accidents that may have occurred
because of the installation of islands.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION
A. APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE TO SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MOSQUITO
ABATEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that
the Council appoint Councilman Bruesch to serve on the Board of
Directors. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Imperial, Bruesch
No: None
Absent: McDonald
Abstain: None
The Mayor Pro Tem declared said motion duly carried and so
ordered.
Councilman Bruesch stated that he will continue to pursue a lump
sum payment concept.
VI. STATUS REPORTS - NONE
VII.MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. "CITY PRIDE MOBILE BUY BACK PROGRAM" AND APPLICATION FOR
STATE FUNDING OF PROGRAM
This item was deferred to the next meeting to allow additional
information to be provided.
VIII.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the
meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m. The next regular meeting is
scheduled for September 26, 1989, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
e.~
ty Clerk
APPROVED:
MAYOR
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