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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY OF ROSEI%IEAD
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL DATE
JULY 25, 1989 TlY
The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to
order by Mayor McDonald at 8:10 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City
Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Imperial.
The Invocation was delivered by City Treasurer Foutz.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmen Bruesch, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem Imperial, and
Mayor McDonald
Absent: Councilman DeCocker - Excused
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 11, 1989 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 11, 1989, be
approved. Vote resulted:
Yes: Taylor, McDonald, Imperial
No: None
Absent: DeCocker
Abstain: Bruesch
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Bruesch noted he had abstained because he had been
absent from that meeting.
A Proclamation naming August 8, 1989, as "Neighborhood Watch Day"
was presented by the Council to Captain Richard Walls, of the Temple
Station.
Captain Walls accepted the Proclamation on behalf of Sheriff Block
and expressed his appreciation of the support given to the Sheriff's
Department by the City of Rosemead.
A Plaque was presented by the Council to Sheriff's Department
Sergeant Gordon Carn in appreciation of.his efforts as Team Sergeant
for the City of Rosemead. Sergeant Carn is being transferred to the
Antelope Valley Station.
Sergeant Carn thanked staff and the Council for their support of
the Sheriff's Department.
Mayor McDonald introduced Sergeant Dan Edginton who will be
replacing Sergeant Carn as Team Sergeant.
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
A. Bonnie Culbertson thanked Mayor McDonald for addressing the
Chamber on the subject of Hazardous Waste.
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 A CITY-INITIATED ZONE CHANGE
FROM R-3 TO R-1 FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 8328 MISSION DRIVE;
4633-47 EARLE AVENUE; AND 4622-35 DELTA AVENUE (ZC 89-166)
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The public hearing was opened and there being no one wishing to
speak the public hearing was closed.
The following Ordinance was presented to the council for
introduction:
ORDINANCE NO. 647
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-3 TO R-1 FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 8328-8420 MISSION DRIVE, 4633-4647 EARLE AVENUE
AND 4622-4635 DELTA AVENUE (ZC 89-166)
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that
Ordinance No. 647 be introduced on its first reading and that reading
in full be waived. Vote resulted:
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. 89-39 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS FY 1988-89
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $251,062.49
NUMBERED 24950, 24958, AND 24959 and 25513 THROUGH 25652
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that
Resolution No. 89-39 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.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 89-40 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS FY 1989-90
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $162,240.14
NUMBERED 24947-24949, 24951-24957 AND 24960-24978 AND 25654
THROUGH 24977
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL that
Resolution No. 89-49 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 Bruesch asked for a memo in explanation of Check No.
25683 in the amount of $1,931.52.
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ORDINANCE NO. 645 - REGULATING BUSINESSES WHICH OPERATE
SPRAY BOOTHS ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL USES - ADOPT
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 645
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING BUSINESSES WHICH
OPERATE SPRAY BOOTHS ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL USES
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL
that ordinance No. 645 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. 89-37 - LIMITING THE USE OF POUND ANIMALS FOR
MEDICAL RESEARCH
Councilman Bruesch requested that a further disclaimer be added to
Section B to read "....or has been rendered sterile or has visible
sign of grooming or ear bobbing." There being no objection this was
so directed. .
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that
Resolution No. 89-37 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. 89-41 - FOR THE TRANSFER OF THE IVAR STORM
DRAIN NO. 1270 TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR MAINTENANCE
PURPOSES
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL that
Resolution No. 89-41 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.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (CC-H AND CC-I REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION)
CC-A ACCEPTANCE OF STREET EASEMENTS - FERN AVENUE (FALLING
LEAF/SAN GABRIEL), NEWMARK AVENUE (FALLING LEAF/PINE), AND
CHARLOTTE AVENUE (GARVEY/SOUTH END)
CC-B AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND CONTRACT CITIES LEGISLATIVE TOUR IN
SACRAMENTO, JANUARY 16-18, 1990
CC-C CITY SPONSORSHIP OF SHERIFF'S YOUTH FOUNDATION FIRST ANNUAL
GOLF TOURNAMENT
CC-D AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION'S (ICMA) 75th ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN DES MOINES,
IOWA - SEPTEMBER 24-28, 1989
CC-E ACCEPTANCE OF STREET EASEMENT FOR 7968 GARVEY AVENUE
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CC-F AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY TREASURER TO ATTEND THE 26th
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF UNITED STATES/MEXICO SISTER
CITIES IN PORTSMOUTH, OHIO - AUGUST 16-20, 1989
CC-G ACCEPTANCE OF WORK - GARVEY PARR POOL REHABILITATION PROJECT
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-H APPROVAL OF BID SPECIFICATIONS FOR BUS SHELTER
Councilman Bruesch asked that the removal of glass panels on
shelters at "problem" locations be added to the language of the scope
of work section of the general specifications. There being no
objection, this was so directed.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL
that the Council approved the bid specifications for bus shelter
maintenance and authorize staff to seek bids. 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 CROSSWALK EVALUATION ON GARVEY AVENUE AT WILLARD AVENUE
This item was deferred for reconsideration some time after the
school year begins in September 1989, so that the students may be
better informed that the crosswalk will be removed.
Councilman Bruesch asked for the information on an incident that
occurred in Alhambra when that City erected a stop sign against the
advice of their traffic consultant.
Mayor McDonald directed staff to obtain the report as well as
gathering further information on the usage of the crosswalk.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION - NONE
VI. STATUS REPORTS - NONE
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL
1. Asked for an emergency moratorium on the issuance of
alcoholic beverage licenses in the City.
Councilman Bruesch asked that this item include the possibility
of limiting the number of licenses that the Alcoholic Beverage
commission would issue within Rosemead's boundaries.
Mayor McDonald directed this subject to be on the next agenda.
2. Asked for a study on what types of businesses are
located on Valley and San Gabriel Boulevards and Garvey and Del Mar
Avenues.
3. Reported a problem with.weeds on the east side of
Rosemead Boulevard, north of Lower Azusa Avenue.
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Donald J. Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated that the
property in question belongs to Caltrans and that a letter has been
sent requesting them to remove the weeds.
B. COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
1. Asked for a progress report on the next agenda regarding
the investigation previously requested dealing with business license
fees.
2. Asked for a provision allowing a $500 reward for
information leading to the conviction of graffiti offenders to be on
the next agenda, including the provision to reimburse witnesses for
their time off from work to testify.
3. Asked that when Garvey Park is redone that a grass
infield be included in the proposal for consideration as an option.
4. Asked the Council to support a bill currently-before
Congress, introduced by Jim Bates, that would limit the use of
chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's) that are depleting the ozone layer of the
atmosphere and to limit the use of certain types of fire
extinguishers.
5. Asked for air conditioner service persons to have the
proper equipment to prevent freon from escaping into the air.
C. COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
1. Asked for a policy discussion on the next agenda
concerning a recent incident involving the.Sheriff's Department.
D. MAYOR MCDONALD
1. Added his support to the environmental concerns of
Councilman Bruesch.
2: Concurred with Mayor Pro Tem Imperial's concern that
some type of methodology is needed to evaluate the businesses that are
in the City including the numbers and types. Mr. McDonald reiterated
his opinion that a comprehensive business license program is needed in
the City and directed staff to begin steps to implement a study to
require every business in the City to have a license.
Mayor Pro Tem Imperial stressed the point that the City is not
after a business license fee, but rather an administrative fee to
cover the costs incurred in such a licensing program.
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 August 8, 1989, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
Ci Clerk MAYOR
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