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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING DATE
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL BY
APRIL 11, 1989
The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to
order by Mayor Bruesch at 8:04 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 McDonald.
The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Carl Dreves of the Garvey
Assembly of God.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmen DeCocker, Imperial, Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem
McDonald, and Mayor Bruesch
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 28, 1989 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER that
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 28, 1989, be approved as
submitted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, questioned whether or not
residents received twice-a-week trash pickup. Mr. Nunez was assured
that residential pickup is only once a week and that commercial is
twice a week.
B. Lanny Aplanalp, 4746 Fendyke, asked again about the block wall
that is to be built between the residences on Ivar Avenue and the CPC
Alhambra Psychiatric Hospital. He added that the item has been
pending for a considerable amount of time.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, responded that letters have been
sent CPC notifying them that the wall must be completed by April 13,
1989, or risk having revocation of their Conditional Use Permit
considered at the next meeting of the Planning Commission.
Councilman Taylor requested copies of the letters that have been
sent or received in regard to this problem.
Councilman Taylor requested copies of the minutes when Mr.
Aplanalp first appeared to complain of this problem.
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 AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING
COMMISSION DECISION REGARDING A REQUEST FROM PHU LUC FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A GARMENT MANUFACTURING
BUSINESS AT 9123 E. GARVEY AVENUE, ROSEMEAD (CUP 88-450)
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
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Eugene Krestlake, 12350 Valley Blvd., E1 Monte, co-owner of the
subject property, asked that this appeal be granted and asked for an
explanation of Condition No. 4 requiring resurfacing of the parking
lot.
Gary Chicots, Director of Planning, stated that an inspector
would meet with the owner at the property and make the determination
as to what amount of resurfacing, if any, would be required at this
location.
Councilman DeCocker clarified the definition of condition No. 3
stating that only 12 employees, including the proprietor or family
members, may be on the premises at any one time. Mr. DeCocker also
noted that the parking plan being submitted at this time was not the
same plan that had been originally submitted to the Planning
Commission.
David Shoemaker, 130 E. Walnut, Monrovia, stated that the parking
now meets the standards required by the City of Rosemead. Mr.
Shoemaker also asked for the definition of Condition No. 5 requiring-
a trash enclosure to be built.
Gary Chicots, Director of Planning, stated that this would be a
6-foot block wall with a gate.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was
closed.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
that the council overturn the Planning Commission decision and
approve Conditional Use Permit Case No. 88-450 subject to the
conditions dated April 5, 1989. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, McDonald
No: Bruesch, Imperial
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Imperial requested that this business be closely
monitored by City staff for adherence to all conditions.
Mayor Bruesch noted his objection is because the number of
employees cannot be monitored effectively and that an exorbitant
amount of trash had accumulated at this location and was discovered
during the recent cleanup operation conducted in the City.
B. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING
COMMISSION DECISION REGARDING A REQUEST FROM CAMILO MUNEVAR
FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A PRESCHOOL AT 8365
GRAND AVENUE, ROSEMEAD (CUP 88-452)
The mayor opened the public hearing.
Camilo Munevar, 1137-S. Del Mar Avenue, San Gabriel, is the owner
and applicant. Mr. Munevar summarized his letter of appeal by
stating this property would no longer be used as rental property;
that all 24 children would not be in the school at one time; that the
adjacent property usage is not residential, citing the California
Christian Home, the water company, and the M-1 property adjacent on
Earle Avenue; presented a petition from the neighbors showing that 8
of the 12 immediate neighbors had no objection to this business
because of the need for licensed child care in the area; that the
neighboring properties on Grand Avenue to the west, while in the City
of San Gabriel, consist of a child care center, a boys club and the
Humane Society; noted that the heaviest traffic on Grand Avenue
appears to be between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., at which time the
preschool would not be open; showed an amended parking plan providing
parking in the rear and a turning radius to allow parents to pull
into the driveway and turn around to avoid backing out; and that it
would be considered to reduce the number of children from 24 to 18.
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Councilman DeCocker asked if the applicant had operated a
preschool before.
Mr. Munevar responded that his wife had the necessary licenses
and experience.
Luz Munevar, 1137 S. Del Mar Avenue, San Gabriel, wife of the
applicant, requested the Council to approve this request and cited
the need for qualified child care.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was
closed.
Mayor Pro Tem McDonald stated that he would be in favor of this
project and that this would appear to be a suitable use of the land
and would improve the property.
Councilman DeCocker expressed concerns with the problem of
inadequate off-street parking for the pickup and delivery of children
to this location during the day.
Mayor Pro Tem McDonald noted that the need for child care would
tend to outweigh the inconvenience caused by additional parking or
traffic.
Mayor Bruesch concurred with Mr. McDonald that there is a
tremendous need for reliable, licensed child care and would prefer 18
instead of 24 children at this time.
Councilman Imperial stated he could agree with 18 children and
review after six months instead of the usual one year.
Councilman Taylor expressed concerns that the City was setting a
precedent by allowing a commercial business to be operated in a
residential zone.
Councilman DeCocker requested that if this item were to be
approved that an additional condition requiring the area to the west
of the patio enclosure be made inaccessible to the children be added
to the aforementioned list of conditions.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the Council overturn the decision of the Planning Commission and
approve Conditional Use Permit Case No. 88-452 for six months; to
allow 18 children; and to be subject to the conditions dated March 6,
1989. At the end of the six months, the case would be reviewed for
impact on the neighborhood and consideration at that time of an
increase in the number of children from 18 to 24. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bruesch, McDonald, Imperial
No: DeCocker, Taylor
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor stated his objection was not to the applicant
or their intent but to the precedent that commercial businesses may
be located in the residential area.
Councilman Imperial stated the reason for his qualified approval
is that a church may be located in a residential area and that a
child care facility is a similar usage.
Councilman DeCocker stated his opposition is not to the preschool
but rather concerns over traffic and parking.
Mayor Bruesch stated the reason for his approval was that a
preschool would benefit the neighborhood.
Mayor Pro Tem McDonald noted that his approval was for the CUP.
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III.LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO.. 89-20 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
The following resolution was presented to the council for
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$527,305.60 NUMBERED 24740-24761 AND 24017 THROUGH 24104
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER
that Resolution No. 89-20 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 643 - SETTING COUNCIL SALARIES - ADOPT
The following ordinance was presented to the Council for
adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 643
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
SETTING CITY COUNCIL SALARIES
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
that Ordinance No. 643 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Imperial
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 89-21 - AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 86-16
ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NUMBER 4 (VALLEY
BOULEVARD)
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that Resolution No. 89-21 be adopted. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (CC-D REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION)
CC-A AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND 1989 LEGISLATIVE SEMINAR ON LOCAL
GOVERNMENT FINANCE, MAY 11, 1989 - SACRAMENTO
CC-B AUTHORIZATION TO SELL PARKING CONTROL JEEPS
CC-C AWARD OF BID - 33RD HANDYMAN BID PACKAGE TO TUZZOLINO
ENTERPRISE IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,684.00
CC-E REQUEST APPROVAL OF BID RESULTS - GARVEY POOL
REHABILITATION.PROJECT
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MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL that
the aforementioned items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote
resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Mayor Bruesch asked for a completed copy of the Contractor's
Qualification Statement for item CC-E, the Garvey Pool Rehabilitation
project.
CC-D APPROVAL OF CREDIT AGREEMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL LOAN PROGRAM
Councilman Taylor stated his intention to vote "NO" on this item;
the objection being to the set-aside of funds.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM McDONALD, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN DeCOCKER
that the Council approve two bank agreements between the City of
Rosemead and Sanwa Bank California for CDBG programs. Vote resulted:
Yes: DeCocker, Bruesch, McDonald, Imperial
No: Taylor
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION
A. NONE
VI. STATUS REPORTS
A. MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT
This item required no action.
VII.MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
1. SELECTION OF MAYOR
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, opened the nominations for the
office of Mayor for the City of Rosemead.
Councilman Bruesch placed the name of Dennis McDonald in
nomination for Mayor.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, that the nominations be closed and
a unanimous ballot be cast for Mr. McDonald. Vote resulted.
UPON ROLL CALL A UNANIMOUS VOTE WAS CAST.
Mr. Tripepi stated that with the casting of a unanimous vote Mr.
McDonald would now assume the duties of Mayor and congratulated Mayor
McDonald on his selection as Mayor.
2. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
Mayor McDonald opened the nominations for Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilman DeCocker placed the name of Councilman Imperial in
nomination for Mayor Pro Tem.
Nominations were closed and a unanimous vote was cast for Mr.
Imperial to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Rosemead.
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Councilman DeCocker commended Mr. Bruesch
given to the Council over the past year.
B. COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
1. Asked for the budget information
requested from the Greater E1 Monte Girls Club
recent funds that were allocated to the Club.
to see a copy of the contract between the City
.or the leadership
that had been
in relation to the
Mr. Taylor also asked
and the Club.
Donald J. Wagner, Assistant City Manager, stated that both items
should be forthcoming.
Mayor Pro Tem Imperial asked also for a copy of the proposed
programs and the schedule of these activities.
C. COUNCILMAN BRUESCH
1. Asked for a memo on the difference between the State trailer
park requirements and the Monrovia law.
2. Asked staff to investigate the possibility that an
underground gasoline storage tank was at one time located on the
north side of Garvey Avenue between walnut Grove and Willard Avenues.
3. Thanked the members of staff and the Council for their
cooperation during his tenure as Mayor.
Congratulations were given to City Attorney Robert Kress and his
wife Nancy on the recent birth of their son, Michael Travis Kress.
VIII.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
A. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, expressed concerns over the
speed on Del Mar Avenue.
Staff was directed to investigate.
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the
meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. The next regular meeting is
scheduled for April 25, 1989, at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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C' y Clerk
APPROVED:
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MAYOR
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