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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING DATE
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL BY
JUNE 27, 1989
The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to
order by Mayor Pro Tem Imperial at 8:13 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 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: JUNE 13, 1989 - REGULAR MEETING
Councilman Bruesch requested a clarification on Page #4, Item
CC-A, to read " ..discussion about administrative costs and automatic
increases, this item was deferred...." There being no objection,
this was so directed.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 13, 1989, be approved as
amended. 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.
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Oscar Abarca, representing City of
James Castaneda, extended an invitation to
planning commissioners and city manager to
Southern California Association of Governor,
1989, at the West San Gabriel Valley Board
Boulevard, San Gabriel.
San Gabriel Councilman
the councilmembers,
attend a meeting with the
ants (SLAG) on July 13,
of Realtors, 221 E. Valley
B. Rita Bernier, 615 W. Mendocino St., Altadena, requested that
the Council adopt a resolution prohibiting the release of unclaimed
pound animals for use in human research facilities.
C. Robyne Harrington, 1426 N. Edgemont, Los Angeles, concurred
with Ms. Bernier and presented an informational packet to the Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Imperial referred this request to staff as a
possible agenda item.
Councilman Bruesch asked that provision for the humane disposition
of the animals be included.
D. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, asked about the agreement
between the City and the Chamber of Commerce and reported a problem
with leaking water at 2624 Del Mar Avenue.
Mayor Pro Tem Imperial directed that staff meet with Mr. Nunez to
discuss the water leakage and return a memo to the Council.
E. Al Pinon, 7644 Highcliff, was opposed to any raised medians
being considered for the Garvey Avenue beautification project.
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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 A REQUEST FROM RICHARD SIEN FOR
A 31-LOT SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2405 DEL MAR
AVENUE AND 7701-7713 GRAVES AVENUE, ROSEMEAD AND A ZONE
CHANGE FROM C-1D AND R-2 TO P-D FOR THE SPECIFIED SITE (ZC
88-162)
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant declined to speak.
1. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, asked about the proposed
widths of the lots and the flood control provisions.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was
closed.
Councilman Bruesch asked for clarification of the drainage for
this project.
Gary Chicots, Planning Director, stated that the drainage would be
by gravity to the public streets.
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for introduction:
ORDINANCE NO. 646
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-2 AND C-1D TO P-D FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2405 DEL MAR AVENUE AND 7701-7713 GRAVES
AVENUE
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that
Ordinance No. 646 be introduced on its first reading and that reading
in full be waived. Before vote could result Councilman Taylor stated
that he was in favor of the project but expressed concerns that the
backyard setbacks being provided were approximately ten feet for the
proposed homes facing Graves Avenue. Mr. Taylor asked that staff
review its policy on the size of yards being provided for large,
single-family dwellings and suggested that the,-engineering of the
drainage could have been more effective. There being no further
discussion, 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.
III.LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 89-30 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $659,640.76
NUMBERED 24876-24919 AND 25305 THROUGH 25433
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MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR that
Resolution No. 89-30 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 noted the amount of money now being spent for
graffiti removal was becoming exorbitant and suggested the Council
consider the adoption of an effective graffiti prevention and
enforcement program.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 89-31 - ADOPTION OF CITY OF ROSEMEAD'S 1989-90
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT AND ANNUAL BUDGET
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMITATION FOR THE 1989-90 FISCAL
YEAR AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1989-90,
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE AMOUNTS BUDGETED
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that
Resolution No. 89-31 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes:
DeCocker,
No:
Taylor
Absent:
McDonald
Abstain:
None
Imperial, Bruesch
The Mayor Pro Tem declared said motion duly carried and so
ordered.
Councilman Taylor requested the following verbatim remarks to be
entered into the record:
"Mr. Mayor. I'd like the record to show the reason for my "NO"
vote is that I objected to it in our budget study session and I
believe that there are inflationary factors and I'll give you a
specific example. In many of the salary arrangements and such,
and this isn't just within the City, it's other governmental
agencies, where there have been the 10% raise for the last three
years. I should clarify it as a 5% cost of living adjustment and
up to a 5% merit increase. Regardless, most of them get to be
10%. Over the past three years that has been an increase of
approximately 35% increase in wages. Next year, I'm going to say
that it will probably be another 10% and that's going to raise it
up to about a 47% increase in four years. There is no way that
the private segment of industry and the majority of minimum wage
earners and such can keep up with this type of competition. This
is no criticism on any individual employee, period. It's just a
policy statement that this is how wages, in some cases they
continue to get disproportionate, to what society at large is
doing. That's my reason for the "NO" vote. It's not against any
individual. I'd like that verbatim."
C. RESOLUTION NO. 89-32 - PROTESTING THE TREATMENT OF STUDENTS
IN CHINA
The following resolution was presented to the Council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-32
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
OPPOSING THE VIOLENT SUPPRESSION OF PROTESTING STUDENTS BY
THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that
Resolution No. 89-32 be adopted. 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.
Mayor Pro Tem Imperial requested that future agendas show the
persons being authorized to travel to the various conferences.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEM CC-G REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION)
CC-A AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
CONFERENCE, SACRAMENTO, JULY 7, 1989
CC-B SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR CITY TREASURER
CC-C AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND 26TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF
UNITED STATES/MEXICO SISTER CITIES, PORTSMOUTH, OHIO, AUGUST
16-20, 1989
CC-D ACCEPTANCE OF STREET EASEMENTS - FERN AVENUE (FALLING
LEAF/SAN GABRIEL), NEWMARK AVENUE (FALLING LEAF/PINE), AND
CHARLOTTE AVENUE (GARVEY/SOUTH END)
CC-E APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP 19326 - 3144-46 MUSCATEL AVENUE
CC-F APPROVAL OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS FOR DESIGN
SERVICES FOR SAN GABRIEL BRIDGE WIDENING
CC-H APPROVAL OF GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES
COUNTY
CC-I STEVENS AVENUE
DISTRICT
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH 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
CC-G APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR CDBG PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
Councilman Bruesch asked if the fees listed on Page #2 were
budgeted items and verified that Rosemead received the third highest
allocation of CDBG funds in the County.
Councilman DeCocker suggested that in the future, when the City
goes to bid, if sufficient bids are not returned that new companies be
found rather than extending the filing date and asked that the three
year program be extended at $40,000 per year.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that
the Council approve the agreements with Willdan Associates for
providing General Administration at $40,000, Residential
Rehabilitation at $50,000, and Commercial Rehabilitation at $28,000
for.the City's CDBG programs during fiscal year 1989-90 with the
option to extend for two additional years at those same amounts. 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 said motion duly carried and so
ordered.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION
A. SUNSHINE CANYON LANDFILL
Councilman Taylor requested that the council adopt a resolution in
support of Supervisor Schabarum's request to regulate and monitor
trash disposal and landfills in the San Gabriel Valley.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that the
staff return a resolution of support on the next agenda. 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.
B. HELLMAN AVENUE TRAFFIC STUDY
This item came from the Traffic Commission requesting that a study
be done of all the intersections of Hellman Avenue from Walnut Grove
to New Avenues. This would be outside of the normal contracted duties
of the Traffic Engineer and would cost an additional $3,900. The
study will identify locations where visibility is limited due to
on-street parking and will make recommendations on how to improve the
sight distance for drivers entering Hellman Avenue from cross streets.
Councilman DeCocker suggested this study should have been part of
the normal duties expected of the Traffic Engineer rather than an
additional expense.
Councilman Bruesch stated that Hellman and Walnut Grove Avenues
should be included in this study because of problems at rush hours
with vehicles blocking the intersection including suggested solutions
to the problem. Mr. Bruesch asked that staff return a cost proposal
for this additional study including the freeway off-ramp.
Councilman Taylor asked that the Traffic Commission be requested
to consider installing "DO NOT BLOCK THE INTERSECTION" signs on Walnut
Grove and Hellman Avenues as well as the freeway off-ramp with
selective enforcement in that area.
Donald J. Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated that Walnut Grove
Avenue would be included in the City-wide traffic study that is
currently being prepared.
. MOTION BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN BRUESCH that
the Council approve a traffic study of Hellman Avenue and the expense
of $3,900. 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.
Mayor Pro Tem Imperial requested that the following verbatim
remarks be entered into the record:
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I want my comment to be verbatim. I think the whole City, limit
to limit, should be looked at. The problem is within the whole
City and not just one area. We're back to point "A" again like we
have been. Thank you. I voted for this only because I think it's
a part of the problem in the City and even if we're only attacking
part of it we're neglecting the rest."
VI. STATUS REPORTS
A. AB 1290 (Hauser) and AB 2236 (Costa)
This item required no action.
VII.MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. COUNCILMAN DeCOCRER
1. Requested a memo on the proposed construction of GO-5 by
Southern California Edison Company.
2. Requested a sign-in sheet at the podium for those speakers who
neglect to fill in a Request to Speak form.
3. Asked the Mayor to respond to an erroneous letter in the San
Gabriel Valley Tribune misstating the council's position on the
Child-Pornography legislation that the Council supported. Councilman
DeCocker suggested that a copy of the minutes of that meeting be sent
with the letter to the editor of the Tribune and to Mr. Polanco, the
author of the bill.
B. COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
1. Asked for a progress report on the acquisition of the West
slope of Walnut Grove Avenue from Caltrans for maintenance.
2. Asked for the log of Code Enforcement activities and the
status of those activities.
3. Asked that a letter be sent to the non-profit, community based
organizations that would be willing to provide the mental health
services to the community that Ingleside Hospital will be curtailing
with the thought that the City could subsidize such organizations
instead of Ingleside.
Staff was directed to locate and contact these organizations.
C. COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
1. Asked staff to investigate a possible hazard at Rosemead and
Valley Boulevards, at the Mobil Station. A box has settled into the
ground and needs to be checked and repaired.
2. Requested a status report on the weeds and debris on Rosemead
Boulevard at the railroad underpass and at California Brick & Tile.
D_ MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL
1. Asked that every covered bus bench in the City be checked for
hazardous conditions.
2. Expressed his disapproval at the recent Supreme Court decision
regarding the legality of burning of the American flag. Mr. Imperial
asked the Council to adopt a resolution at the next meeting and send a
copy of it to the Supreme Court, the President of the United States,
and all local government entities stating Rosemead's support of a
constitutional amendment making it illegal to burn the flag.
3. Welcomed Sheriff's Department Lieutenant Niewisch back after
an absence.
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VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, reported there is graffiti on
the new wall at the Auto Auction and asked the procedure for making a
citizen's arrest for violators.
Mr. Nunez was advised to act in a prudent and cautious manner and
to call the proper authorities rather than to take physical action
himself.
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the
meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. The next regular meeting is
scheduled for July 11, 1989, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
C' y Clerk MAYOR
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